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 18 campsites.

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Kelty Meadow Campground

Sierra National Forest, California

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Next Open Dates

Aug 27Aug 28Aug 29

7 sites open on Aug 27 at Kelty Meadow Campground. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.

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.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

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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.

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on August 25, 2026. Check Kelty Meadow Campground on Recreation.gov

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Taxes applyMaximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive daysMaximum stay: 14 days

Published by Recreation.gov for Kelty Meadow Campground, read on August 25, 2026.