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Kelty Meadow Campground

Sierra National Forest, California

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As of September 2026, Kelty Meadow Campground is a campground in Sierra National Forest, California with 15 campsites. Kelty Meadow Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Kelty Meadow Campground is located at 37.4400° N, 119.5437° W.

people allowed on 8 of 15 sites: 6

Kelty Meadow Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Taxes apply
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
Maximum stay: 14 days

Published by Recreation.gov for Kelty Meadow Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Kelty Meadow Campground

2-3467-8910234567911

Tent 8
Standard 7
Hookups 1

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, stargazing, horse riding.

All sites at Kelty Meadow Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Hookups
2-3	AREA KELTY MEADOW	Standard	-	-
004	AREA KELTY MEADOW	Standard	-	-
006	AREA KELTY MEADOW	Standard	-	-
7-8	AREA KELTY MEADOW	Standard	-	-
009	AREA KELTY MEADOW	Standard	-	-
010	AREA KELTY MEADOW	Standard	-	-
11-12	AREA KELTY MEADOW	Standard	-	-
2	Kelty Meadow	Tent	6	Electric, Water
3	Kelty Meadow	Tent	6	-
4	Kelty Meadow	Tent	6	-
5	Kelty Meadow	Tent	6	-
6	Kelty Meadow	Tent	6	-
7	Kelty Meadow	Tent	6	-
9	Kelty Meadow	Tent	6	-
11	Kelty Meadow	Tent	6	-

About Kelty Meadow Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Kelty Meadow Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Kelty Meadow Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Maximum vehicle size is 30 feet

No off-road vehicles allowed in the campground

Two pets per site and leashed at all times

Please Note: One vehicle per single tent site or two vehicles per double tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.

Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

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Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals.

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Kelty Meadow Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Kelty Meadow Campground?

Kelty Meadow Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Kelty Meadow Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Kelty Meadow Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Kelty Meadow Campground have?

Kelty Meadow Campground has 15 campsites.