Pinecrest
Pinecrest is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.19083, -119.99722
- 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 Pinecrest
Overview Pinecrest features a large campground 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 recreation cabins. The campground caters to all ages and is within walking distance of the lake, an amphitheater, visitor center, swimming beach and spectacular hiking trails. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws. 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 Amenities for each site includes a paved parking pad, picnic table and campfire ring. Drinking water is handy and restrooms have flush toilets, sinks and a utility sink. No RV hookups area available and no showers. At the entrance of the campground is a kiosk to help with additional questions and where campground reservation check in will happne. Ice and fire wood is for sale here. Natural Features Many campsites are shaded by trees and sit near the southwest side of the 300-acre Pinecrest Lake in Stanislaus National Forest. In this beautiful mountain landscape, wildlife viewing opportunities include marmots, squirrels, coyotes and deer. Stanislaus National Forest is situated in the cent
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- National Park Service · 39 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron · 3.8 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 610 designated routes (778 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Pinecrest Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Meadowview Campground | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Meadowview | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Pioneer Trail | National forest group campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Meadowview Campground | Private campground | 0.6 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.