Recreation area

Rowell Meadow Trailhead

Sequoia National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Off of Big Meadows Road, the Rowell Meadow trailhead offers excellent access to the entire Jennie Lakes Wilderness, as well as several routes into and out of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park. The old snow survey cabin at the meadow itself is a great stop along the way. The nearby Rowell Meadow Horse Corral offers rentals and rides throughout this area.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.