Holey Meadow

Sequoia National Forest — riverside, hiking

Location: Porterville, CA, CA

Price: From $34 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (23 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world’s largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest’s lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres. Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/holey-meadow to be notified when sites open up.

A small, tranquil hidden gem in Sequoia National Forest with incredible starry nights and very clean facilities. Campers consistently praise its beauty and peaceful atmosphere, with a helpful camp host on-site.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Coastal Rosy Boa, Common Raccoon, and Townsend's Big-eared Bat within 8km.

Insider tips for Holey Meadow: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand. Sites 2 and 3 offer plenty of flat tent space despite being on a slope. Bring your own water — no on-site water available at most sites.

Skip Holey Meadow if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground.. You require on-site water access.. You prefer larger campgrounds with more amenities — this is a small, rustic facility..

Best time to visit Holey Meadow: May through October — Official operating season for the campground..

Nearby campgrounds: Redwood Meadow (Kernville, CA), Long Meadow Group (Kernville, CA), Fairview Campground (KERNVILLE, CA), Limestone Campground (KERNVILLEя, CA).