Can you reserve a site at Holey Meadow?

Yes, Holey Meadow is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Holey Meadow?

20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Holey Meadow?

Yes, pets are allowed at Holey Meadow.

Are campfires allowed at Holey Meadow?

Campfires are allowed at Holey Meadow. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Holey Meadow, California — 9 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres.

Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River.

This remote campground is popular with hikers and people who want to tour the giant sequoias, including the Trail of a Hundred Giants.

Recreation

Activities in this remote area include hiking and touring giant sequoias. Trails in the monument, open to hikers, horses and bikes, wind through giant sequoia groves, up mountains, and alongside wild rivers. Plenty of hiking is offered nearby, including a wheelchair-accessible nature trail, the Trail of a Hundred Giants.

Facilities

This campground accommodates tents only and has 10 individual campsites. It is primitive with no available water. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring; vault toilets are available at the campground.

This facility is operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a division of ExplorUS and comments are welcome; comment forms are available from campground hosts or online.

Natural Features

This primitive campground sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet southeast of Porterville, California, within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. It is a short drive to the the Trail of a Hundred Giants, through the Redwood or Long Meadow sequoia grove.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010.

Nearby Attractions

The Redwood and Long Meadow Sequoia groves and the Trail of a Hundred Giants are a short drive away.

The facts

Season: May 15 – Oct 15 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
9 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 20 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: HOLEY MEADOW

Site types

9 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

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9 campsites at Holey Meadow

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
01	HOLEY MEADOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
02	HOLEY MEADOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
03	HOLEY MEADOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
04	HOLEY MEADOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
05	HOLEY MEADOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
06	HOLEY MEADOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
07	HOLEY MEADOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
08	HOLEY MEADOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾
09	HOLEY MEADOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Slight	20 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Highway 99, turn east on J22. Travel on J22 through California Hot Springs, then turn left at onto M50. After approximately 10 miles turn left at M107. The entrance to Holey Meadow Campground is on the left about a mile after the turn.

35.95350, -118.61857 · 35°57'12.6"N 118°37'6.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 99°F in Jul, down to 60°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	61	63	67	72	80	91	99	98	92	81	69	60
Low °F	32	33	36	41	48	56	63	62	56	46	36	31
Precip in	2.3	2.4	1.7	0.7	0.4	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.6	1.4	1.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 15.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Holey Meadow

Can you reserve a site at Holey Meadow?: Yes, Holey Meadow is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Holey Meadow have?: 9 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Holey Meadow?: 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Holey Meadow?: Yes, pets are allowed at Holey Meadow.
Are campfires allowed at Holey Meadow?: Campfires are allowed at Holey Meadow. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Holey Meadow also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Holey Meadow's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Campsite fees range from $32/night for single unit.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Holey Meadow

Redwood Meadow 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Long Meadow Group 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fairview Campground 7.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Limestone Campground 7.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Poso Guard Station Cabin 10.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Goldledge Campground 10.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Leavis Flat Campground 6 mi · Campground
Johnsondale Bridge River Access Boating Site 7.3 mi · Facility
White River Campground 7.5 mi · Campground
Brush Creek Dispersed Camping 7.9 mi · Campground
Upper Peppermint Dispersed Area 10.4 mi · Facility
Corral Creek Dispersed Camping 11.6 mi · Facility

Contact

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

Holey Meadow