Meadow Group Campground

General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest!

Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go!: These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S'mores. 

Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips. 

Overview of Site: 

Elevation: 5,200-foot Elevation

Amenities: 2 Group campsites can accommodate up to 24 people in site 1; up to 80 people in site 2. Vault toilets. There is no water available. Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, and drinking. 

Hiking: The Silver Moccassin Trail is just a 1 mile hike to the trailhead; Chilao Visitor Center 1.5 miles away.  

Fees: Camping - This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov. 

RV’s: Maximum RV length is 30' - No hookups.

The campground will accomodate groups as large as 104 campers. The fees range from $36 - $120 per night depending on the number of areas reserved. Area #1 is $36 per night and can accomodate up to 24 campers. Area #2 is $120 per night and can accomodate up to 80 campers. Maximum RV length is 30 feet. Checkout time is at 11 am. Check-in time is 2 pm. Be Bear Aware.