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BIG MEADOWS / Big Pool

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About this place

44.49290
-121.98280
Fee Required
Yes, drinking water is available from a hand pump
Vault toilet(s)

More details

Big Meadows Horse Camp is near the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. Several miles of loop trails radiate from the campground through nearby forest areas. The campground provides access to: Duffy Lake Trail (see trail page for trail loop options), Big Meadows Lo Overview Big Pool is a small, shady, group site campground situated between Forest Service Road 18 and Fall Creek. Expect heavy use during summer weekends.

USGS Topo Good road labels

Nearby (≈ 5 miles)

Quick hits within ~8 km.

BIG MEADOWS LOOP (NORTH)
trailhead • 1.81 km
PIKA / FIR LAKE
trailhead • 2.4 km
DUFFY LAKE
trailhead • 2.61 km
TURPENTINE
trailhead • 2.62 km
MAXWELL BUTTE
trailhead • 3.43 km
GOLDHILL
trailhead • 6.25 km
PINE RIDGE
trailhead • 7.9 km
Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

Weather (5-day)

Thu, Jan 15
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Fri, Jan 16
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Sat, Jan 17
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Sun, Jan 18
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Mon, Jan 19
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