Pinecrest Day Use Area
This is a day-use only facility; overnight camping is prohibited. Open year-round from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Group picnic sites are reservable via Recreation.gov at $60 per day. Pets are restricted from the fenced day use area May 15 through September 15.
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Woodcut/PAL Information
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About
Pinecrest Day Use Area sits along the shores of Pinecrest Lake in California's Stanislaus National Forest at 5,630 feet elevation, approximately 35 miles east of Sonora via Highway 108. This is strictly a day-use facility; overnight camping is prohibited, and the area operates from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily year-round. The day use area offers group picnic sites (Pine, Fir, and Cedar) with tables, pedestal grills, food prep tables, and food storage boxes. Flush toilets are available. Potable water availability is inconsistent; visitors should bring their own water supply. The nearby lake provides swimming, fishing, kayaking, and sailing opportunities, with a Forest Service boat ramp and dock. A nearby resort offers boat rentals, lodging, and groceries. Pets are restricted from the fenced day use area between May 15 and September 15, though the Cedar Group site allows dogs year-round. Two separate campgrounds (Pinecrest Campground and Pioneer Trail Group Campground) are located within one mile for those seeking overnight accommodations.
Directions
From Sonora, CA, drive approximately 35 miles east on Highway 108. Turn onto Pinecrest Lake Road and continue 1 mile to the day use area.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 459-9236 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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