Meadowview Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically operates from mid-May through mid-October, with exact dates dependent on snow conditions and Highway 108 access.
Termination of High Hazard Fire Restrictions
Termination of Forest Order STF-16-2025-11High Hazard Fire RestrictionsStanislaus National Forest Stanislaus National Forest Order No. 2025-11, dated July 1, 2025, is hereby terminated.
Termination of Moderate Hazard Fire Restrictions
Termination of Forest Order STF-16-2025-14Moderate Hazard Fire RestrictionsStanislaus National Forest Stanislaus National Forest Order No. 2025-14, dated August 20, 2025, is hereby terminated.
Temporary Road Closures
This Forest Order closes the below listed roads beginning Aug 7, expiring on Dec 31, 2026.
Stanislaus National Forest Terminates Deer Valley Road Closures Early
With the publication of the Termination Notice, Deer Valley Road, FSR 8N02 between the Stanislaus and ElDorado National Roads previously closed under Forest Order STF-16-2025-08 is now open.
Termination Notice - FO STF-16-2025-10
With this termination, roads previously closed by Forest Order STF-16-2025 10 are now open.
Forest Order STF-16-2025-03 - Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Forest Order STF-16-2025-02 - Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
Flood Advisory issued January 4 at 6:22PM PST until January 4 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following counties, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tuolumne. * WHEN...Until 900 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. Risk of mud and rock slides in the foothills. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 617 PM PST, Local law enforcement reported roadway flooding from heavy rain in the advisory area and overflowing poor drainage areas. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen over the past 36 hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include...Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Turlock, Ceres, Oakdale, Sonora, San Andreas, Manteca, Riverbank, Patterson, Lathrop, Ripon, Waterford, Escalon, East Oakdale, Empire, Del Rio, Eugene and Bystrom. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Winter Storm Warning issued January 4 at 12:45PM PST until January 5 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 4500 feet. 1 to 2 feet above 5000 feet, and 2 to 3 feet above 6000 feet. Locally higher amounts over the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact travel today and the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 5000 to 6000 today, lowering further to around 4000 to 5000 feet by early Monday morning. Heaviest snow expected today.
About
Meadowview Campground is situated in the Pinecrest Basin approximately one mile from the Pinecrest Lake Day Use Area and half a mile off Highway 108 near the Summit Ranger Station. This established campground offers 100 camping sites, each equipped with a metal stove/fire pit and picnic table. The campground features paved roads and parking areas of varying lengths to accommodate different vehicle sizes. Water hydrants are strategically located throughout to serve multiple sites, and all restrooms are equipped with flush toilets and sinks. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations accepted. Due to its proximity to Pinecrest Lake and the scenic Pinecrest Recreation Area, Meadowview fills nightly on weekends and many weekdays during the peak summer season between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Early arrival is strongly recommended if you plan to secure a site during busy periods. The campground is operated by Dodge Ridge Corporation under a special use permit administered by the Stanislaus National Forest.
Directions
From Sonora, take Highway 108 east for approximately 30 miles. Take the Pinecrest exit onto Dodge Ridge Road (Pinecrest Lake Road) and continue approximately half a mile to the campground.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $34 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 264-8317 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Meadowview Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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