Kelty Meadow
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.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 8 |
| Standard, no hookups | 7 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
7 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site |
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| 004 |
| 006 |
| 009 |
| 010 |
| 2-3 |
| 7-8 |
| 11-12 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 0:00 AM, checkout 0:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Some sites have hitching posts. Vault toilets are available.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | June to September |
| Forest | Sierra National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $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) |
| Rules | 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. |
Weather by month
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.
| Coordinates | 37.4400° N, 119.5437° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Drinking water is not provided, but a stock water supply is available from the creek.
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
10 mi from the campground · 6,788 acres · 95% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sierra Nevada Trading Company ↗ | 7.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Kelty Meadow Campground Overview | Sierra National Forest | California
Worth a stop
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.
- 2.9 mi
- 4.9 miLewis Creek Trail Nrt Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5.9 miWestfall Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 7.7 miThe Falls Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 9.1 miWawona Visitor Center At Hill's Studio ↗Visitor center
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miSky0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD and 1 more
- 0.9 miInsipid0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD and 1 more
- 1.1 miFresno Dome0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miTexas0.3 mi trail · ATV, e-bike
- 2 miRancho0.4 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, e-bike
- 2.1 miChimney Tree1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.9 miShadow Of The Giants Nrt Trailhead ↗Sierra National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Sierra National Forest.
- inSierra National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,418,790 acres
- 10.1 miYosemite Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 704,624 acres
- 11.8 miAnsel Adams Wilderness ↗Wilderness · FS/NPS · 231,619 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Mariposa Grove MuseumBuilding · Wawona · 5.9 mi
- Sachse Spring Snow Survey ShelterBuilding · Yosemite · 8.8 mi
- Acting Superintendent's HeadquartersBuilding · Wawona · 9.2 mi
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Kelty Meadow?
Sites at Kelty Meadow are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) @ 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Kelty Meadow?
$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)
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Kelty Meadow?
Check-in 0:00 AM, checkout 0:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Kelty Meadow open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season June to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Kelty Meadow have?
18 sites, including 8 tent-only sites and 7 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Kelty Meadow?
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Kelty Meadow?
Yes, pets are allowed at Kelty Meadow. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Kelty Meadow?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Reservations can be made up to 3 days prior to your arrival.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Kelty Meadow?
Visitors enjoy horseback riding on logging and forest roads in the surrounding area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Kelty Meadow is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Texas Flats (1 mi), Texas Flat Group Campground (1 mi), and Fresno Dome Campground (1.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby