Frypan Meadow campground
Frypan Meadow
What's on-site at Frypan 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 Frypan Meadow, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep Creek | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sheep Creek - Kings Canyon National Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Sentinel - Kings Canyon National Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Sentinel Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Sentinel | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Frypan Meadow -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marble Fork Kaweah R Ab Horse C Nr Lodgepole Ca | 83 cfs | → |
| Sf Tule R Nr Cholollo Campground Nr Porterville Ca | 17 cfs | → |
| Hot C A Flume Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 56 cfs | → |
| San Joaquin R Bl Friant Ca | 452 cfs | → |
| Sf Tule R Nr Reservation Bndry Nr Porterville Ca | 27 cfs | → |
| Mf San Joaquin R Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 307 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Frypan Meadow -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackcap Basin Goes | 7.5 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Charlotte Lake | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Upper Burnt Corral Meadow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Tamarack Summit | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Kaiser Point | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cottonwood Lakes | 0.0 in | 0.0 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
- Sierra National Forest
- Wilderness Monarch
- Wilderness Jennie Lakes
- Wilderness Dinkey Lakes
- Manzanar National Historic Site
- John Krebs Wilderness (Draft Boundary)
Boat launches
Fishing spots
- Weaver Lake
- Big Meadows Creek
- Tenmile Creek
- Hume Lake Fishing Pier (South)
- Hume Lake
- Hume Lake Fishing Pier (North)
Points of interest
- Marble Mountain View
- Junction View
- Buck Rock Lookout
- Indian Basin Grove
- Boole Tree
- Converse Basin Grove
Paddle runs
- Lake 10,559 (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Wilderness Boundary Just Below Tokopah Falls
- Wilderness Boundary Just Below Tokopah Falls (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Confluence With The Middle Fork Kaweah River
- Outlet Of Martha Lake (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Northwestern Boundary Of Kings Canyon National Park
- Confluence Of Lone Pine And Hamilton (Deer) Creeks (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Wildernes Boundary
- Headwaters To Inlet At South Lake
- Headwaters To Wilderness Boundary
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 Frypan Meadow as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Frypan Meadow
Can I make reservations at Frypan 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 Frypan 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 Frypan Meadow.