Kelty Meadow
Campground · California · 15 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sierra National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 15
- Bookable sites
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 12
- People per site
- 5,845 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Kelty Meadow Campground is located in a mountainous area near Bass Lake. This horse-friendly camp is shaded by pine and cedar trees alongside Kelty Creek, with campsites wide and open enough to accommodate small horse trailers, slide-ins, tent trailers or tents.Recreation
Visitors enjoy horseback riding on logging and forest roads in the surrounding area. Most other recreational activities in the area are centered around Bass Lake.Bass Lake offers a beach and boat ramp. Popular activities include hiking, swimming, motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, sailing and fishing for bass, trout, bluegill and catfish.
Facilities
Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Some sites have hitching posts.Vault toilets are available. Drinking water is not provided, but a stock water supply is available from the creek.
Natural Features
The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.Kelty Meadow Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District at an elevation of 3,400 feet. Bass Lake is a very popular area known for its variety of fish, as well as the bald and golden eagles that make their home here.
Nearby Attractions
A trailhead for the Shadow of the Giants National Recreation Trail is a few miles south of the campground. This 1-mile interpretive trail gives visitors the opportunity to learn about giant sequoias that grow in this forest.Charges & Cancellations
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
The facts
- Season: June – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 15 bookable sites
- 18 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 12 people per site
- Loops: AREA KELTY MEADOW, Kelty Meadow
Site types
- 8 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 7 Standard Nonelectric
- 3 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
18 campsites at Kelty Meadow
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 004 | AREA KELTY MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 006 | AREA KELTY MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 009 | AREA KELTY MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 010 | AREA KELTY MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 11-12 | AREA KELTY MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 2-3 | AREA KELTY MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 7-8 | AREA KELTY MEADOW | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| FS1-30 | AREA KELTY MEADOW | Management | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| FS2-30 | AREA KELTY MEADOW | Management | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Kelty Meadow | Management | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 11 | Kelty Meadow | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 2 | Kelty Meadow | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 3 | Kelty Meadow | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 4 | Kelty Meadow | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 5 | Kelty Meadow | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 6 | Kelty Meadow | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 7 | Kelty Meadow | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 9 | Kelty Meadow | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 |
Getting there
Traveling north on Highway 41, approximately 3 miles out of Oakhurst, take Road 632
(aka Sky Ranch Road) 8 miles to the Y junction of 632 and 6S40. Stay left at the Y
and go 3 miles to Kelty Meadow Campground on the left
side of the road.
37.43999, -119.54372 · 37°26'24.0"N 119°32'37.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 63 | 73 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 64 | 53 | 44 |
| Low °F | 27 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 37 | 44 | 51 | 49 | 45 | 37 | 30 | 26 |
| Precip in | 7.6 | 6.7 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 3.3 | 5.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7 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 Kelty Meadow
- Can you reserve a site at Kelty Meadow?
- Yes, Kelty Meadow is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Kelty Meadow have?
- 18 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Kelty Meadow?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Kelty Meadow?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Kelty Meadow.
- Are campfires allowed at Kelty Meadow?
- Campfires are allowed at Kelty Meadow. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Kelty Meadow also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Kelty Meadow's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $27.03 ($30.00)* per night for single site $54.05($60.00)* per night for double site $10.00 per night, per additional vehicle *(taxes included)
Restrictions:
- Reservations can be made up to 3 days prior to your arrival. There is a 2 night minimum stay on weekends and a 3 night minimum stay on holidays. Maximum group size per site = 6. Maximum length of stay = 14 nights.
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Contact
- Phone 559-642-3212
- Email clm@clm-services.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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