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.
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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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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 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.
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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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