Jackass Meadow Campground
Surrounded by the craggy peaks of the John Muir Wilderness, Jackass Meadow Campground is situated below Florence Lake on the San Joaquin River. Campsites are shaded by a stand of Aspen and Lodgepole pine and each campsite has a table, fire ring and grill. Bear-proof food lockers, water and accessible vault toilets are provided. The South Fork of the San Joaquin runs through the campground. Most of the recreation opportunities here can be found in and around Florence Lake. There is a boat ramp and boat rentals at the Florence Lake Store. Paved and dirt roads provided access to the campground and large RV's are not recommended on Kaiser Pass Road.
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At a Glance
Current Conditions: | CLOSED BY FOREST ORDER |
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Reservations: | No reservations, first come, first serve. |
Rentals & Guides: | Boat rentals, store, and ferry service available at Florence Lake Resort located 1/2 mile from the campground. |
Area Amenities: |
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Open Season: | June - September |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | Maximum length of stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 25' Maximum group size = 6 per site |
Water: | NO |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
Operated By: | Concessionaire - California Land Management |
Information Center: | Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777 for reservations California Land Management for campground information. Dates of Operation: Open Memorial Day weekend through September (tentatively). Closest Ranger Station High Sierra Ranger District 29688 Auberry Rd P.O. Box 559 Prather, CA 93651 (559) 855-5355 Hearing Impaired California Relay Service 711 Open: Monday-Friday Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm For more information click here. |
General Information
Directions:Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue thru Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. At Eastwood Visitor Center, turn right on Kaiser Pass Road and travel 23 miles to Jackass Campground near Florence Lake.
General Notes:
Campfire wood is available for purchase from the Campground Host.
Supplies and groceries can be purchased half a mile from the campground at the Florence Lake Store.
This is Bear Counrty. Please store food properly and don't feed the bears. Bring mosquito repellent.
Activities
Campground Camping
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
There is a .7 mile accessible hiking trail near the campground. Nature walks are held every Saturday during the summer.
A popular activity is to take a ferry from Florence Lake to the John Muir Trail, which is part of the Pacific Crest Trail, which stretches from Mexico to Canada. Ferry tickets can be purchased at the Florence Lake Store.
Picnicking
Boating - Non-Motorized
Alerts & Warnings
- 05-15-52-24-26 SNF Courtright Reservoir Area Closure
- 05-15-00-24-25 SNF-Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
- 05-15-00-24-24 SNF Fire Restrictions
- 05-15-52-24-19 SNF Basin Fire Closure Termination
- 05-15-51-24-11 Nelder Grove Historic Area Closure Order
- 05-15-00-24-09-SNF Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
- 05-15-00-24-07-SNF Wilderness Use Restrictions Order
- 05-15-00-24-05-SNF Food Refuse Storage Order
- 05-15-00-23-31-SNF Parking Limits
- 05-15-00-23-30-SNF Camping Limits
- 05-15-00-23-27-SNF-Wilderness Food Refuse Storage