About Big Meadows Cabin (CA)
Number of accommodations: 1
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
Kitchen
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Cabin Interior
- Kitchen
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Reviews (24)
What Guests Are Saying
Big Meadows Cabin offers a wonderful experience with its nostalgic charm, beautiful location, and comfortable amenities, making it a favorite for many returning guests. The cabin is clean and well-equipped for a peaceful stay, with easy access to nearby hikes. However, guests should be aware of the need to boil water before drinking, manage supplies, and take precautions against insects and critters.
What Guests Are Saying
Big Meadows Cabin offers a wonderful experience with its nostalgic charm, beautiful location, and comfortable amenities, making it a favorite for many returning guests. The cabin is clean and well-equipped for a peaceful stay, with easy access to nearby hikes. However, guests should be aware of the need to boil water before drinking, manage supplies, and take precautions against insects and critters.
Review Summary
Melissa L
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG MEADOWS CABIN
We had a great stay! Beautiful location. Enjoyed the hike to weaver lake. Good family memories.
Boil water notice - I wish we knew that we needed to boiled the water before drinking. I would have brought a few gallons of drinking water. Hot water heater was working.
Supplies- we had plenty of toilet paper, but the house was getting low on paper towels, tall kitchen garbage bags, dish soap, all purpose cleaner/ disinfectant wipes. I would bring plenty of back up supplies, the cabin is fairly remote.
Mice and critters- the house was clean when we arrived (thank you prior guests), but we could hear critters in the walls and attic. We didn’t find any droppings. We did keep food in plastic totes.
Melissa L
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG MEADOWS CABIN
We had a great stay! Beautiful location. Enjoyed the hike to weaver lake. Good family memories.
Boil water notice - I wish we knew that we needed to boiled the water before drinking. I would have brought a few gallons of drinking water. Hot water heater was working.
Supplies- we had plenty of toilet paper, but the house was getting low on paper towels, tall kitchen garbage bags, dish soap, all purpose cleaner/ disinfectant wipes. I would bring plenty of back up supplies, the cabin is fairly remote.
Mice and critters- the house was clean when we arrived (thank you prior guests), but we could hear critters in the walls and attic. We didn’t find any droppings. We did keep food in plastic totes.
Audrey M
VerifiedJuly 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG MEADOWS CABIN
We were a family of 5 adults- the location was great- the cabin was very comfortable. The bugs are crazy so bring your bug spray- due to the bug activity we did not sleep with the windows open! Also, make sure to keep your food in sealed containers- lots of little mice in the cabin.
Audrey M
VerifiedJuly 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG MEADOWS CABIN
We were a family of 5 adults- the location was great- the cabin was very comfortable. The bugs are crazy so bring your bug spray- due to the bug activity we did not sleep with the windows open! Also, make sure to keep your food in sealed containers- lots of little mice in the cabin.
Yukiko C
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG MEADOWS CABIN
You need to turn on a water heater. Who wants to take a cold shower?
Yukiko C
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG MEADOWS CABIN
You need to turn on a water heater. Who wants to take a cold shower?
Ryan B
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG MEADOWS CABIN
This is a great little place for families and small parties. The kitchen is fully stocked and the wood stove works like a charm. On the down side the water heater did not work which kinda sucked in December, the oven display is broken (we figured out it starts at 350 and moves in increments of 5), and you could hear critters in the walls but not the end of the world. Still 4/5 stars for me.
Ryan B
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG MEADOWS CABIN
This is a great little place for families and small parties. The kitchen is fully stocked and the wood stove works like a charm. On the down side the water heater did not work which kinda sucked in December, the oven display is broken (we figured out it starts at 350 and moves in increments of 5), and you could hear critters in the walls but not the end of the world. Still 4/5 stars for me.
Jeffrey J
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG MEADOWS CABIN
The cabin is in a great, isolated location; the kitchen was nicely equipped.
The downside of our visit in October 2019: the baseboard heaters in the bedroom did not work; and there was no hot water. Needless to say, the first night (before the woodburning stove had a chance to heat the 45 degree house) was uncomfortably cold. The kitchen stove heated water very quickly, to allow for washing and bathing.
I'd stay here again if visiting during the summer, or I'd bring an electric heater for the bedroom.
Jeffrey J
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BIG MEADOWS CABIN
The cabin is in a great, isolated location; the kitchen was nicely equipped.
The downside of our visit in October 2019: the baseboard heaters in the bedroom did not work; and there was no hot water. Needless to say, the first night (before the woodburning stove had a chance to heat the 45 degree house) was uncomfortably cold. The kitchen stove heated water very quickly, to allow for washing and bathing.
I'd stay here again if visiting during the summer, or I'd bring an electric heater for the bedroom.
Location Big Meadows Cabin (CA)
Address:
35860 Kings Canyon Rd
Dunlap, CA, 93621
United States
Take Highway 180 east to the Kings Canyon National
Park entrance, where you will be required to purchase a forest/park
permit. After entering the park, continue 2 miles to the park Wye. At the
Wye, turn right as though you were going to Sequoia National Park and
continue on the General's Highway approximately 6 miles to the turn off to Big
Meadows. The Big Meadows Road (Forest Road 14S11) is located on the left-hand side of the road. Follow this road approximately 4 miles, where you
will find the Guard Station on the left side of the road. Please refer to
the small scale map, or contact the Hume Lake District office for more
specific directions.
Big Meadows Cabin is accessible via Highway 180, which leads to the Kings Canyon National Park entrance. After entering the park, the General's Highway provides further access.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.7189 / -118.835
Elevation: 2316 feet
Nearby National Park
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Approximate driving time: 1 hr 31 min
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Guests need to call ahead to get the cabin lock combination before arrival.
- Guests must provide their own linens and sleeping gear; special arrangements can be made for out-of-state guests.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Local regulations
- Guests must buy a forest/park permit upon entry to the national forest.
Fees & deposits
- Guests can buy a 7-day pass for $35 or an annual pass for $70.
Site capacity
- The cabin accommodates six guests, with space for two additional tent campers outside.
Pets
- Pets are not permitted on the property.
Vehicles & parking
- Only one RV can be parked at the cabin; no extra RVs are allowed.
Site types & loops
- The cabin is not suitable for large gatherings or events.
Safety & rules
- Guests must check with the Ranger District for any conditions that could impact their stay.
Wildlife & food storage
- Proper food storage is required due to bear activity in the area.
Fires & fuel
- Guests must buy firewood locally and burn it on-site to protect local forests.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
