Redwood Meadow

Sequoia National Forest — riverside, hiking

Location: Kernville, CA, CA

Price: From $36 per night

Price range: $36–$116 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (105 reviews)

Season: May through October

Redwood Meadow Campground located 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.Touring the Sequoia National Monument is the area’s most popular activity. Hikers enjoy the Trail of a Hundred Giants as it wanders through the ong Meadow Giant Sequoia Grove.

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

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

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

Redwood Meadow offers excellent access to the Trail of a Hundred Giants within Giant Sequoia National Monument, with highly praised camp hosts and a 4.5/5 Google rating from 66 reviews. Campers consistently highlight the knowledgeable hosts and the wonderful nearby walking opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Coastal Rosy Boa, Sierra Alligator Lizard, Golden Eagle, Common Raccoon, California Ground Squirrel

Insider tips for Redwood Meadow: Book early—it's a federal campground with limited 12 sites On-site gift shop has drinks and camp necessities, though no ice or larger meal items available Camp hosts Darin and Michell are knowledgeable about the surrounding area and Trail of a Hundred Giants

Skip Redwood Meadow if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; bring self-contained unit or tent camp. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You want a large campground—only 12 total sites.

Best time to visit Redwood Meadow: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Redwood Meadow

Cell signal at Redwood Meadow (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.

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Kernville, CA, CA★ 4.5 (105 reviews)From $36/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Redwood Meadow Campground located 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.Touring the Sequoia National Monument is the area’s most popular activity. Hikers enjoy the Trail of a Hundred Giants as it wanders through the ong Meadow Giant Sequoia Grove.

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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. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
ADA sites6 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
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 RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; bring self-contained unit or tent camp✕ You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only✕ You want a large campground—only 12 total sites

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

it's a federal campground with limited 12 sites

On-site gift shop has drinks and camp necessities, though no ice or larger meal items available

Camp hosts Darin and Michell are knowledgeable about the surrounding area and Trail of a Hundred Giants

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

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: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Coastal Rosy Boa, Sierra Alligator Lizard, Golden Eagle, Common Raccoon, California Ground Squirrel

Location

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559-539-5230· Sequoia National Forest
Getting there →

From Highway 99 turn east on J22. Travel on J22 through California Hot Springs to the "T" intersection and turn left on M50. Travel on M50, 10 miles. Turn left at M107 and travel approximately 4 more miles to the campground entrance on the right.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Redwood Meadow cost per night?+
Redwood Meadow costs $36–$116 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What season is Redwood Meadow open?+
Redwood Meadow is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Redwood Meadow have hookups?+
No hookups. Bring self-contained unit or tent camp.
What is the maximum RV length at Redwood Meadow?+
Redwood Meadow can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Redwood Meadow?+
Redwood 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 Redwood Meadow?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Redwood Meadow is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Redwood Meadow open, and what are check-in times?+
Redwood 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
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
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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$36 /night★ 4.5 (105)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Long Meadow Group

Kernville, CA

From $171/night

Holey Meadow

Porterville, CA

From $34/night

Limestone Campground

KERNVILLEя, CA

From $36/night

Fairview Campground

KERNVILLE, CA

From $36/night

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