Sightseeing & food
| Location | Pinecrest, California |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $40/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (915 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 48 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 196 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
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Pinecrest is a Recreation.gov campground in Pinecrest. It lists 196 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 48 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 19 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 195 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| E008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| C029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| A011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| C036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| C003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| D021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| D004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| C031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| D033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| A053 |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (915 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Absolutely loved it at Pinecrest. Brought our 26ft travel trailer and had a great time with my wife. Weather was awesome, campgrounds were quiet and clean. Easy walk to the lake. Plan on coming back many more times.”
“The campground itself was really clean and so were the bathrooms, surprisingly. Staff was not there upon entering at 2pm, but we did see one attendant the day we checked out. The lot we chose was right next to the restroom and it was super convenient. ”
“I love the place is full of trees and is very quiet and relaxing I recommend it thank you ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 48 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
18 Pinecrest Lake Road
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Pinecrest Campground sits at about 5,600 feet on the southwest shore of 300-acre Pinecrest Lake, placing campsites within easy walking distance of the lake's sandy swim beach, a small marina and day-use beach, an amphitheater and the visitor center. The campground has 195 sites that accommodate both tents and RVs, arranged across five loops A (59 sites), B (31), C (36), D (52) and E (17) so groups can choose a busier lakeside loop or a quieter interior spot depending on availability. Each site comes with a paved parking pad, picnic table and campfire ring; there are no electrical or sewer hookups, but drinking water is available and restrooms feature flush toilets, sinks and a utility sink. Pets are permitted when kept under control in accordance with Tuolumne County leash laws. Access is straightforward from Sonora: follow Highway 108 east about 30 miles and take the Pinecrest exit onto Pinecrest Lake Road to reach the campground area. The recreation options at Pinecrest and around Stanislaus National Forest are wide-ranging: the Pinecrest Lake National Recreation Trail circles the lake in an easy four-mile loop, bike rentals and boat rentals are available nearby, and anglers will commonly catch rainbow trout from the lake. Camp programs and interpretive events are run from the visitor center and amphitheater in the summer, and Dodge Ridge a ski area in winter operates in summer as a base for mountain biking, hiking and disc golf. Within a short drive you'll find Aspen Meadow Pack Station for horseback rides and trail access (about three miles away), and Kennedy Meadows roughly 30 miles east for additional fishing, riding and hiking opportunities; Sonora Pass offers a scenic route across the Sierra. The broader forest supports boating, fishing, winter sports, OHV use, picnicking and more, but specifics such as fees, reservation windows and seasonal road conditions change year to year, so check current Forest Service information before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
Picks are 48 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Reno (Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)), about 91 mi straight-line from Pinecrest. RV rentals in Reno
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| $40 |
| C007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| D003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| C009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| C008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| A043 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| D050 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| D008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| C017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| C016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| D032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| D051 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| A026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| D005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| A028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| D045 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| B007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| C022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| A042 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| B002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| A037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| A036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| A024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| B006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| E015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| C018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| C023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| D009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| A030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| D011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| D019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Pinecrest. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Pinecrest, not driving.
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