Campground · California · 196 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access

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.
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.
Located in the nearby area are several activities. There are ample hiking trails, horseback riding, fishing, mountain bike riding, and water activities. Pinecrest lake is a boating and swimming recreation area with restaurants, stores, boat rentals, and an outdoor movie theater. Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort is a ski area in the winter and in the summer is a basecamp for mountain biking, hiking, and a great indoor/outdoor BBQ. Aspen Meadow Pack Station is three miles from Pinecrest Lake and offers horseback rides and trail head for hiking. Kennedy Meadows is 30 miles east of Pinecrest and offers great river access for fishing, horse bike rides, hiking, and restaurants. Sonora Pass, a scenic winding highway that has guided people across the Sierra Nevada since 1852, is located nearby.
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A001 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A002 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A003 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A004 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A005 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A006 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A007 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A008 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A009 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A010 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A011 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A012 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A013 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A014 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A015 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A016 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A017 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A018 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A019 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A020 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A021 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A022 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A023 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A024 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A025 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A026 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A027 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A028 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A029 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A030 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A031 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A032 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A033 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A034 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A035 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A036 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A037 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A038 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A039 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A040 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A041 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A042 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A043 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A044 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A045 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A046 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A047 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A048 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A049 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A050 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A051 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A052 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A053 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A054 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A055 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A056 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A057 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A058 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| A059 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B002 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B003 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B004 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B005 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B006 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B007 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B008 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B009 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B010 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B011 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B012 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B013 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B014 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B015 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B016 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B017 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B018 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B019 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B020 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B021 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B022 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B023 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B024 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B025 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B026 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B027 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B028 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B029 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B030 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B031 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| B032 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C002 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 44 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C003 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 48 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C004 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C005 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C006 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C007 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C008 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C009 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C010 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C011 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C012 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C013 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C014 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C015 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C016 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C017 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C018 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C019 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C020 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C021 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C022 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C023 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C024 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C025 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C026 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C027 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C028 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C029 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C030 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C031 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C032 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C033 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C034 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C035 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C036 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C037 | C | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D001 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D002 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D003 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D004 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D005 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D006 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D007 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D008 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D009 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D010 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D011 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D012 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D013 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D014 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D015 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D016 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D017 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D018 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D019 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D020 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D021 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D022 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D023 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D024 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D025 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D026 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D027 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D028 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D029 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D030 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D031 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D032 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D033 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D034 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D035 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D036 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D037 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D038 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D039 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D040 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D041 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D042 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D043 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D044 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D045 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D046 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D047 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D048 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D049 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D050 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D051 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D052 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| D053 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E001 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E002 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E003 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E004 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E005 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E006 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E007 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E008 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E009 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E010 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E011 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E012 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E013 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E014 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E015 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 23 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E016 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| E017 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 27 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
38.19083, -119.99722 · 38°11'27.0"N 119°59'50.0"W
Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 49 | 51 | 55 | 61 | 70 | 81 | 89 | 89 | 82 | 70 | 57 | 49 |
| Low °F | 31 | 31 | 33 | 37 | 44 | 51 | 58 | 57 | 53 | 45 | 36 | 31 |
| Precip in | 9.7 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 3.9 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 4.6 | 8.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 15.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.


Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-07.
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