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Big Meadow Cabin

Big Meadows Cabin is nestled at the edge of Big Meadows at an elevation of 7,600 feet and provides a wonderful view of the meadow and surrounding mountains. You will enjoy moments of sitting on the front porch, taking in the views and breathing the fresh air.

Big Meadows Guard Station was constructed between 1933 and 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, (CCC) to provide a residence for Forest Service fire patrolmen stationed in that area. In 1964, the Forest Service no longer needed the use of the cabin. The cabin is 900 square feet, single story and consists of a bedroom with a closet, a bathroom, a living room and a kitchen with a service porch. The original cabinets, living room and bedroom flooring, and bath fixtures remain. The interior has been slightly modified. The cabin is available for overnight rental from June 15 to Oct. 15 (depending on weather, the reservation period may be extended).

Restrooms inside the cabin

Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at Campfire Permit - Ready for Wildfire.

Reservations

Reservations for this campground can be made by visiting Recreation.gov or calling 877-444-6777.

General Information

The one-story cabin measures 900 square feet and consists of one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room and a kitchen with a service porch. The original cabinets, living room and bedroom flooring and bath fixtures remain. The bedroom provides a queen size bed, twin bunk beds, a bookcase, a nightstand and small closet. The kitchen is fully equipped with pots and pans, utensils, coffee maker, microwave, along with paper towels and cleaning supplies. There is a refrigerator with freezer, stove and oven, and a kitchen table with four chairs with four additional folding chairs. The living room has end tables, coffee table, bookcase, rocking chair, an overstuffed chair, a double sofa sleeper that sleeps two and a desk. There is also an outdoor fire ring/barbecue and picnic table. (Click here for a photo and details). Guests should plan on bringing bedding and linens.

The cabin sits across the road from Big Meadows, a large meadow surrounded by a forest of Lodgepole, Jeffery pines and Red fir. A creek runs through the meadow and the Big Meadows Trailhead provides access to the Jennie Lakes Wilderness. There are multiple Giant sequoia groves in the area.

Buck Rock is a granite dome, topped with a fire lookout, only a short drive away and Hume Lake is approximately 15 miles from the cabin.

Reservable for dates between June 20 to Sept 21. 

$125.00 Per Night

Contact Name: ExplorUs - Hospitality Management (goexplorus.com)

Contact Phone: 559-745-4209

Photo of Hume Lake Ranger District taken June 24, 2025

Address: 35860 East Kings Canyon Road Dunlap, CA 93621
Phone: 559-338-2251
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.71891172

Longitude: -118.8343063

Facility and Amenity Information

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated September 16, 2026