Big Meadows Guard Station is located 75 miles east of Fresno and 70 miles northeast of Visalia, taking Hwy 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 Hwy 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.
