Pinecrest

Campground · California · 196 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access

196
Bookable sites
48 ft
Max rig length
up to 6
People per site
5,597 ft
Elevation
Camp Kiosk
Photo: USFS · Recreation.gov

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 central Sierra Nevada Mountains, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. The area boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped mountain peaks and California's Great Central Valley.

Nearby Attractions

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.

The facts

  • 196 bookable sites
  • Vehicles up to 48 ft
  • Up to 6 people per site
  • Loops: A, B, C, D, E

Site types

  • 196 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available
  • Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

196 campsites at Pinecrest

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

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Getting there

From Sonora, take Highway 108 east for 30 miles, take the Pinecrest exit onto Pinecrest Lake Road and continue to the campground.

38.19083, -119.99722 · 38°11'27.0"N 119°59'50.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F495155617081898982705749
Low °F313133374451585753453631
Precip in9.78.37.43.92.60.80.30.10.42.74.68.3

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.

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Common questions about Pinecrest

Can you reserve a site at Pinecrest?
Yes, Pinecrest is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Pinecrest have?
196 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Pinecrest?
48 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Pinecrest?
Yes, pets are allowed at Pinecrest.
Does Pinecrest have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Pinecrest?
Campfires are allowed at Pinecrest. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

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