3.9994 reviewsPrice
$38/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$38/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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38.1865, -120.0038
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Learn more about alerts →Families or couples who want Pinecrest Lake access (swimming, trout fishing, the 4-mile lake loop trail) without the noise: reviewers consistently say this place stays calmer even on busy weekends. Starting summer 2026, book ahead for Memorial Day through Labor Day, as peak-seaso
No cell signal is the real catch here, so download maps and sort out navigation before you leave home. The cash-only, exact-change permit system also trips people up, and with no hookups or showers on-site, anyone who needs those basics should look at the Pinecrest area lodges in
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Rated higher than 9% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 30 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the warmest, most reliable weather and full access to Pinecrest Lake’s beach, marina, and trails — ideal for swimming, boating, and family camping. Expect daytime highs around 70–85°F and cool nights in the 40s–50s at 5,600 ft, with long daylight for hiking and biking; weekends can be busy so reserve a spot in loops 300–400. While summer brings occasional afternoon thunderstorms and elevated wildfire restrictions late in the season, it’s when lake recreation and on-site services (r Peak months: July, August, September, June Avoid: December, January, February
Fall noted as especially peaceful and quieter than summer; good shoulder-season experience.
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Each site includes a paved parking pad, picnic table, and campfire ring. Pets are welcome but must comply with Tuolumne County leash laws. A marina, small shopping center, and recreation cabins are located in the area.
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