Buck Meadow campground
Buck Meadow
What's on-site at Buck Meadow
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Buck Meadow, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buck Meadow Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Gigantea Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Gigantea | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Sawmill Flat | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Ross Crossing Camping Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Buck Meadow -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marble Fork Kaweah R Ab Horse C Nr Lodgepole Ca | 149 cfs | → |
| San Joaquin R Bl Friant Ca | 520 cfs | → |
| Nf Willow C Nr Sugar Pine Ca | 416 cfs | → |
| Mf San Joaquin R Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 579 cfs | → |
| Big C Div Nr Fish Camp Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Hot C A Flume Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 65 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Buck Meadow -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Tamarack Summit | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Upper Burnt Corral Meadow | 17.8 in | -0.1 in | → |
| Blackcap Basin Goes | 22.4 in | -2.1 in | → |
| Huntington Lake | 1.5 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Kaiser Point | 0.6 in | 0.2 in | → |
| Nohrsc Graveyard Meadow | 0.5 in | 0.1 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Dinkey Lakes
- Wilderness Kaiser
- Wildlife Area Kinsman Flat
- Wilderness Ansel Adams
- Sierra National Forest
- Wilderness Monarch
Boat launches
- Hume Lake Boat Launch (East Dam)
- Sandy Cove Road Fresno County
- Huntington Boat Ramp & Launching Site
- Sunnyslope Road 30796, Sanger
- Florence Lake Campground
- Florence Lake Boating Site
Fishing spots
- Spillway Fishing Site
- Wishon Reservoir
- Hatch Lake
- Dinkey Meadow Creek
- Courtright Reservoir
- Chimney Lake
Points of interest
- Blue Canyon Vista Observation Site
- Boole Tree
- Delilah Lookout
- Converse Basin Grove
- Junction View
- Indian Basin Grove
Paddle runs
- Blarney Meadows To South End Of Florence Lake
- Hot Springs Area To West End Of Blarney River
- Outlet Of Martha Lake (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Northwestern Boundary Of Kings Canyon National Park
- Northwest Boundary Of Nf/Kings Canyon Np To Hot Springs Area
- Headwaters To Inlet At South Lake
- Confluence With North Fork San Joaquin River To Hells Half Acre
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Buck Meadow as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Buck Meadow
Can I make reservations at Buck Meadow?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Buck Meadow?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Buck Meadow.