Pinecrest
Pinecrest is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.18971, -119.99751
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232254
About Pinecrest
Pinecrest Campground is situated in the Pinecrest Basin adjacent to the Pinecrest Lake Day Use Area. It has 200 campsites, each of which has a metal fire ring and a picnic table. Roads and parking areas, which vary in length, are paved. Water hydrants are located to serve several sites. All restrooms have flush toilets and sinks. All restrooms, except for 3 in "D" loop, have electricity for light and electrical appliances. Some restrooms are fully accessible. This campground is on a reservation system with the National Recreation Reservation Service (1-877-444-6777). It is essential that you have a reservation if you intend to camp in Pinecrest between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. Plan early - this campground fills up fast in the summer months!
Cell coverage
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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
- 608 designated routes (776 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Pinecrest Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Meadowview Campground | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Meadowview | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Meadowview Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Pioneer Trail | National forest group campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.