Meadows

Estimated location

No source publishes exact coordinates for Meadows. Its map marker is estimated from the surrounding area and can be miles from the actual site — don't navigate to it. Its official page may have the detail needed to find it on the ground.

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Camp site features

Directions

From Winthrop, drive west on Highway 20 for 15 miles, turn right onto Lost River Road 9140 for 7.5 miles. Paved road turns into gravel Forest Service Harts Pass Road 5400. Follow gravel road for 13 miles then turn left onto Forest Road #5400-500 and drive one mile turn left into campground. WARNING: Harts Pass Road #5400 is a narrow, windy mountain road with steep side cliffs in places. Yield to trucks. Trailers are not allowed on Harts Pass #5400 Road or on Chancelor Road 5400-700 from June 1 to December 31 except snowmobile trailers are allowed November 1 to December 31.

Reviews

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Michael P

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Nice and quiet easy access to the PCT.

Anne D

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Reviewed 3 months ago

While getting to this spot is challenging, the camp is lovely. The sites are spaced well and the bathrooms are clean despite being pit toilets. I don't know how they are doing it but they actually smelled good! Bring water or a filter as there are no spigots. It is a great place for star gazing - they even have an astronomy pad.

Chris L

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Despite the fire from a decade ago, the campground is very beautiful and pleasant. The vault toilets were exceptionally clean and well taken care of. We had a great time here and did a lot of hiking north and south on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Brad P

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Reviewed a year ago

Great place to stay a couple nights! Lots of pit toilets. Hiking the PCT in this area is fantastic!

Vincent H

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Reviewed a year ago

Clean facilities, pack toilet paper for outhouses

Francis W

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Reviewed a year ago

Nice campground, road can be a little intimidating.

Availability

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Season dates

Peak season

May 1, 2027 – Nov 1, 2027

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Peak season

May 1, 2028 – Nov 1, 2028

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