Can you reserve a site at Deer Meadow Trailhead?

No. Deer Meadow Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Deer Meadow Trailhead

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,745 ft
Elevation

NOTE: This area was seriously affected by the 2015 Rough Fire. Due to safety concerns, the Monarch Wilderness will be closed to the public until further notice. This Trail is only open up to the wilderness boundry.

Located towards the end of the Big Meadows Road, the Deer Meadow Trail takes you up into the southern edge of the Monarch Wilderness and offers some excellent views into Kings Canyon. It is part of loop connecting to the Kanawyer Trail in the Boulder Creek area, but some sections of the loop were severely impacted by wildfire and have not been repaired. This is a great isolated area for both short day hikes and easy overnight backpacking trips.

Getting there

36.75850, -118.76500 · 36°45'30.6"N 118°45'54.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 76°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	41	45	50	58	68	76	76	70	59	47	37
Low °F	17	18	22	26	33	40	46	44	39	31	23	17
Precip in	8.7	7.9	6.4	3.2	2.0	0.7	0.6	0.1	0.7	2.3	3.6	6.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Member photos

Add a photo

Common questions about Deer Meadow Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Deer Meadow Trailhead?: No. Deer Meadow Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Deer Meadow Trailhead

Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA) 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Meadows Cabin (CA) 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sentinel Campground 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Marvin Pass Trailhead 1.9 mi · Facility
Rowell Meadow Trailhead 2.5 mi · Facility
Lookout Peak Trailhead 2.8 mi · Facility
Kennedy Meadows Trailhead 3.8 mi · Facility
Deer Cove Trailhead 4.1 mi · Facility
Jennie Lakes Wilderness 4.4 mi · Facility
Big Meadow Trailhead 4.7 mi · Facility
Buck Rock Campground 5.3 mi · Campground
Buck Rock Lookout 5.5 mi · Facility

Comments

Contact

Info Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.