Long Meadow Group
Sequoia National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: Kernville, CA, CA
Price: From $171 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Long Meadow Group Campground is a remote facility within Sequoia National Forest, in the southern portion of Giant Sequoia National Monument. The area is named for the giant sequoia, the world’s largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest’s lower slopes.Sequoia National Monument offers numerous hiking trails through scenic sequoia groves. The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise that will serve
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups
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Long Meadow Group Campground is a remote facility within Sequoia National Forest ideal for large groups, featuring beautiful giant sequoia groves and the popular Trail of a Hundred Giants for hiking. Campers praise the gorgeous, untouched forestry and great campfire areas with picnic tables.
Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Golden Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Coastal Rosy Boa, and Sierra Alligator Lizard present in area. Raccoons also documented—reviewers note lack of bear boxes.
Insider tips for Long Meadow Group: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. Pack water—no running water available on-site. Bring self-contained unit or tent; no hookups at most sites despite amenity listing.
Skip Long Meadow Group if: You require RV hookups or running water.. You prefer improved bathroom facilities (vault toilets only).. You're visiting outside May-October season..
Best time to visit Long Meadow Group: May-October — Official operating season for this seasonal campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Redwood Meadow (Kernville, CA), Holey Meadow (Porterville, CA), Limestone Campground (KERNVILLEя, CA), Fairview Campground (KERNVILLE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Long Meadow Group
Cell signal at Long Meadow Group (Kernville, 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.
Long Meadow Group Campground is a remote facility within Sequoia National Forest, in the southern portion of Giant Sequoia National Monument. The area is named for the giant sequoia, the world’s largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest’s lower slopes.Sequoia National Monument offers numerous hiking trails through scenic sequoia groves. The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise that will serve to make trips to the monument more memorable.Touring the Sequoia National Monument is the area’s most popular activity.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
Pack water
no running water available on-site.
Bring self-contained unit or tent; no hookups at most sites despite amenity listing.
Official operating season for this seasonal campground.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Highway 99 turn east on J22. Travel on J22 through California Hot Springs to the "T" intersection, turn left on M50. Travel on M50 for 10 miles to the next left turn at M107. Travel on M107 approximately 6 miles to the entrance to Long Meadow on the right.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sequoia National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sequoia National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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