Meadowview Campground
Meadowview Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.18646, -120.00383
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Disc Golf, Evening Programs, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (209) 965-3116
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Meadowview Campground
Overview IMPORTANT CAMPGROUND UPDATE — RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Beginning Summer 2026, ALL CAMPSITES at Meadowview Campground will require advance reservations during peak season. Peak Season: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend These sites were previously first-come, first-served and will no longer be available without a reservation during this time period. Please plan ahead to secure your site. Meadowview campground is located by Pinecrest Lake, just 30 miles east of Sonora, at an elevation of 5600 feet. The area includes a day-use beach and a marina, a small shopping center and Coffee Shop. The campground caters to all ages and is within walking distance of the lake, an amphitheater, visitor center, swimming beach and spectacular hiking trails. Meadowview offers a variety of tent, trailer, and RV camping with access to all the fishing, hiking, swimming, paddling and everything else that Pinecrest Lake is famous for. The area is mostly forested and each site has a paved parking pad, picnic table, and fire ring. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws and never be left unattended. Recreation The Pinecrest Lake National Recreation Trail takes hikers on an easy 4-mile stroll around Pinecrest Lake. Rainbow trout is a common catch in the lake and swimming is enjoyed at the sandy beach. Educational programs are also a highlight of the recreation area. Bike rentals are on hand so campers can bike around the area. Facilities Ameni
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- National Park Service · 39 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron · 3.3 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 617 designated routes (782 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowview | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Meadowview Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| B Circle | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| C Circle | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| D Circle | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Pinecrest | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.