Pinecrest
Open for first-come, first-served camping through May 6, 2026 with loops C, D, and E available. Reservations via Recreation.gov begin May 7. The kiosk has limited hours; bring cash for payment. Season runs April through October.
From Recreation.gov
Pinecrest Campground is open for First come First Serve through May 6th. Currently, just C,D, and E loops are open. The kiosk has limited hours at this time, please be ready to pay for site with cash. Thank you
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Mtn. Tunnel Project Temporary Road Closure of Forest Road No. 1S28B
Temporary road closure of Forest Service Road 1S28B for Mountain Tunnel Improvement Projects
Extension of Seasonal Road Closures
Following a series of evaluations by Stanislaus National Forest Recreation Specialists, the Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-04 cleaving closed several roads in the forest’s higher elevations. Conditions will continue to be monitored on a regular basis and when applicable, roads will…
Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp Closure thru June 15
At the request of Tri-Dam, the Stanislaus National Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-03; effective April 15 through June 15, 2026, closing the Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp for all use.
Temporary Road Closures
This Forest Order closes the below listed roads beginning Aug 7, expiring on Dec 31, 2026.Calaveras District Roads (Exhibit A):• Forest Road No. 4N40• Forest Road No. 4N80Y (Candy Rock Road), from the gate at approximately 3.5 miles fromHighway 4 then continuing to its terminus. 36 CFR…
Cherry Lake Camping Restrictions
Camping, cooking, building a campfire, or storing fuel on National Forest Lands at, below or within 100 feet above the Cherry Lake high water mark (4702 feet elevation), or on the island within Cherry Lake
About
Pinecrest Campground is a well-developed Forest Service campground situated on the southwest shore of 300-acre Pinecrest Lake at an elevation of 5,600 feet. The campground has 200 sites spread across five loops (A through E), each with a paved parking pad, metal fire ring, and picnic table. Flush toilet restrooms with sinks are located throughout, and most have electricity. Potable water is available from hydrants serving multiple sites. The Pinecrest Lake Recreation Area offers extensive recreation opportunities. The Pinecrest Lake National Recreation Trail provides an easy 4-mile loop around the lake. Rainbow trout fishing is popular, and a sandy swimming beach with day-use facilities is within walking distance. The nearby marina offers boat rentals, and the area has restaurants, stores, and an outdoor movie theater. Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort is nearby for winter skiing and summer mountain biking. The campground operates seasonally from April through October and books quickly during summer months. Maximum vehicle length is 40 feet. Sites accommodate up to 6 people with 2 vehicles maximum. Pets are welcome but must comply with Tuolumne County leash laws and are prohibited on beaches.
Directions
From Sonora, take Highway 108 east for 30 miles. Take the Pinecrest exit onto Pinecrest Lake Road and continue to the campground, located one mile east of the Highway 108/Pinecrest Lake Road junction.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Info@DodgeRidge.com | |
| Phone | +1 (209) 965-3116 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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