Kelty Meadow

Sierra National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: Oakhurst, CA, CA

Price: From $41 per night

Price range: $41–$82 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (22 reviews)

Season: May through October

Kelty Meadow Campground is located in a mountainous area near Bass Lake. This horse-friendly camp is shaded by pine and cedar trees alongside Kelty Creek, with campsites wide and open enough to accommodate small horse trailers, slide-ins, tent trailers or tents.Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Some sites have hitching posts.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Boat Launch

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

Kelty Meadow is a horse-friendly campground shaded by pine and cedar trees alongside Kelty Creek, offering access to horseback riding on logging and forest roads and recreation centered around nearby Bass Lake with beach and boat ramp.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — use bear boxes for food storage. Also: Mule Deer, Douglas' Squirrel, Lewis's Woodpecker, Red-tailed Hawk, Black-throated Gray Warbler, American Robin, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Sharp-tailed Snake.

Insider tips for Kelty Meadow: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 8 sites Bring drinking water in 5-gallon jugs; stream water available for washing dishes Use small ice chests that fit inside bear boxes for food storage Road is mixed paved/dirt (last 4 miles dirt) — drive slowly

Skip Kelty Meadow if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You need amenities beyond vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, drinking water, and boat launch.

Best time to visit Kelty Meadow: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Texas Flats (Oakhurst, CA), Soquel Campground (Bass Lake, CA), Chilkoot (Bass Lake, CA), Summerdale Campground (FISH CAMP, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Kelty Meadow

Cell signal at Kelty Meadow (Oakhurst, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Oakhurst, CA, CA★ 4.1 (22 reviews)From $41/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Kelty Meadow Campground is located in a mountainous area near Bass Lake. This horse-friendly camp is shaded by pine and cedar trees alongside Kelty Creek, with campsites wide and open enough to accommodate small horse trailers, slide-ins, tent trailers or tents.Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Some sites have hitching posts.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available✕ You need amenities beyond vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, drinking water, and boat launch

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 8 sites

Bring drinking water in 5-gallon jugs; stream water available for washing dishes

Use small ice chests that fit inside bear boxes for food storage

Road is mixed paved/dirt (last 4 miles dirt)

drive slowly

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear present in area — use bear boxes for food storage. Also: Mule Deer, Douglas' Squirrel, Lewis's Woodpecker, Red-tailed Hawk, Black-throated Gray Warbler, American Robin, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Sharp-tailed Snake.

Location

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Getting there →

Traveling north on Highway 41, approximately 3 miles out of Oakhurst, take Road 632 (aka Sky Ranch Road) 8 miles to the Y junction of 632 and 6S40. Stay left at the Y and go 3 miles to Kelty Meadow Campground on the left side of the road.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sierra National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Sierra National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Kelty Meadow cost per night?+
Kelty Meadow costs $41–$82 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Kelty Meadow open?+
Kelty Meadow is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Kelty Meadow have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Kelty Meadow?+
Kelty Meadow is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Kelty Meadow?+
Kelty Meadow is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Kelty Meadow?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Kelty Meadow is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Kelty Meadow open, and what are check-in times?+
Kelty Meadow is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$41 /night★ 4.1 (22)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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