Mill Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest with a stand of
beautiful aspens. It is located on Highway 108, about 14 miles from the Summit
Ranger Station. There are 17 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The
main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available.
Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.

<div id="slider"><img alt="Mill Creek Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525184.jpg" title="Mill Creek Campground"/> <img alt="Mill Creek Campground Information Board" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525185.jpg" title="Mill Creek Campground Information Board"/> <img alt="Mill Creek Campground Stream" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525186.jpg" title="Mill Creek Campground Stream"/><img alt="Mill Creek Campground Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525187.jpg" title="Mill Creek Campground Restroom"/></div><p> </p><p>Mill Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest with a stand of beautiful aspens. It is located on Highway 108, about 14 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 17 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Mill Creek Campground

Niagara Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest. It is located on
Forest Road 5N01. Turn right off of Highway 108 at Eagle Meadow Road (5N01),
about 15 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 10 sites; each site
has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced.
Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra
vehicle parking.

<div id="slider"><img alt="Niagara Creek Campground Information Board" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525207.jpg" title="Niagara Creek Campground Information Board"/> <img alt="Niagara Creek Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525205.jpg" title="Niagara Creek Campground"/> <img alt="Niagara Creek Campground Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525198.jpg" title="Niagara Creek Campground Sign"/> <img alt="Niagara Creek Campground Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525201.jpg" title="Niagara Creek Campground Restroom"/></div><p> </p><p>Niagara Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest. It is located on Forest Road 5N01. Turn right off of Highway 108 at Eagle Meadow Road (5N01), about 15 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 10 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.</p>

Niagara Creek Campground

Cascade Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest and is located on
Highway 108, about 11 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 14
sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads
are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault-style.
Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd525183" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Cascade Creek Campground Stream" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525183.jpg" title="Cascade Creek Campground Stream"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd525182" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Cascade Creek Campground Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525182.jpg" title="Cascade Creek Campground Sign"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd525181" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Cascade Creek Campground Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525181.jpg" title="Cascade Creek Campground Restroom"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd525179" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Cascade Creek Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525179.jpg" title="Cascade Creek Campground"/></a></div><p> </p><p>Cascade Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest and is located on Highway 108, about 11 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 14 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.</p>

Cascade Creek Campground

Niagara OHV Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest. It is located on
Forest Road 5N01. Turn right off of Highway 108 at Eagle Meadow Road (5N01),
about 15 miles from the Summit Ranger Station and follow Eagle Meadow Road
approximately 3 miles to the campground. There are 10 sites; each site has a
table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced.
Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra
vehicle parking.

For more information and other OHV riding opportunities on Forest Service
lands, please visit the California State Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation
Website at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.

<div id="slider"><img alt="Niagara Creek OHV Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525210.jpg" title="Niagara Creek OHV Campground"/> <img alt="Niagara Creek OHV Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525203.jpg" title="Niagara Creek OHV Campground"/> <img alt="Niagara Creek Campground Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525201.jpg" title="Niagara Creek Campground Restroom"/></div><p> </p><p>Niagara OHV Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest. It is located on Forest Road 5N01. Turn right off of Highway 108 at Eagle Meadow Road (5N01), about 15 miles from the Summit Ranger Station and follow Eagle Meadow Road approximately 3 miles to the campground. There are 10 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.</p><p>For more information and other OHV riding opportunities on Forest Service lands, please visit the <a href="http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/" rel="nofollow">California State Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Website</a> at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.</p>

Niagara OHV Campground

Herring Reservoir Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest near Herring
Reservoir. It is located on Forest Road 4N12; turn right onto Herring Creek
Road (4N12) off of Highway 108, about 3 miles from the Summit Ranger Station.
The campground is approximately 9 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There
are 9 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking
pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault-
style.

<p>Herring Reservoir Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest near Herring Reservoir. It is located on Forest Road 4N12; turn right onto Herring Creek Road (4N12) off of Highway 108, about 3 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. The campground is approximately 9 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 9 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault-style.</p>

The Forest Service operates the Herring Reservior Campground and charges the
following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $15 per night and fee
raises to $20 per night in 2026.   The America the Beautiful, Interagency
Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate.
Only applicable to the single site the pass holder occupies.  Pass number must
be written on fee envelope. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not
provide any discounts on camping.

Herring Reservoir Campground

Herring Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest near Herring
Creek. It is located on Forest Road 4N12; turn right onto Herring Creek Road
(4N12) off of Highway 108, about 3 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. The
campground is approximately 9 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are
7 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads
are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault.

<div id="slider"><img alt="Herring Creek Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525175.jpg" title="Herring Creek Campground"/> <img alt="Herring Creek Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525173.jpg" title="Herring Creek Campground"/> <img alt="Herring Creek Campground Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525174.jpg" title="Herring Creek Campground Sign"/> <img alt="Herring Creek Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525177.jpg" title="Herring Creek Campground"/> <img alt="Herring Creek Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd525176.jpg" title="Herring Creek Campground"/></div><p> </p><p>Herring Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest near Herring Creek. It is located on Forest Road 4N12; turn right onto Herring Creek Road (4N12) off of Highway 108, about 3 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. The campground is approximately 9 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 7 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault.</p>

Herring Creek Campground

Boulder Flat Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks
of the Stanislaus River. It is located 20 miles east of the Summit Ranger
Station on Highway 108. There are a total of 20 camping sites; one is a double
site and two are walk-in sites. The main road is paved with dirt-surfaced
parking pads. Restrooms are vault toilets. Water is piped; each hydrant serves
several sites. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There is no
designated trail down to the river.

<link href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5318146.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /><script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.8.3/jquery.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5317644.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">var $j = jQuery;$j.noConflict();$j(window).load(function() {$j('#slider').nivoSlider( {effect: 'fade',startSlide: 0,animSpeed: 750,pauseTime: 8000});});</script><div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522759"><img alt="Boulder Flat Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522759.jpg" title="Boulder Flat Sign" /></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522760"><img alt="Boulder Flat Bench" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522760.jpg" title="Boulder Flat Bench" /></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522762"><img alt="Boulder Flat Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522762.jpg" title="Boulder Flat Campground" /></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522763"><img alt="Boulder Flat Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522763.jpg" title="Boulder Flat Campground" /></a></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Boulder Flat Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 20 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. There are a total of 20 camping sites; one is a double site and two are walk-in sites. The main road is paved with dirt-surfaced parking pads. Restrooms are vault toilets. Water is piped; each hydrant serves several sites. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There is no designated trail down to the river.</p>

Dodge Ridge Corporation operates Boulder Flat Campground and charges the
following fees: Cash only.

  * $25.00 for a single-family site
  * $50.00 for a double-family site

The Interagency Senior and Interagency Access Passes are honored and provide a
50 percent discount on camping fees in the campground.  Pass number must be
written on fee envelope or Pass must be shown to Host. The Interagency Annual
and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping. Dodge Ridge
Corporation operates this campground under a special use permit administered
by the Forest Service. The fees paid by concessionaires finance the
refurbishment of facilities in the campgrounds they operate.

Boulder Flat Campground

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Eagle Meadow Horse Camp

Fence Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest high above the Clark
Fork of the Stanislaus River. It is located on Forest Road 6N06 off of Clark
Fork Road. Turn left off of Highway 108 at Clark Fork Road, about 20 miles
from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 38 sites; each site has a table and
a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water
is not available. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle
parking.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522822" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Fence Creek Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522822.jpg" title="Fence Creek Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522823" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Fence Creek Campground Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522823.jpg" title="Fence Creek Campground Sign"/></a></div><p>Fence Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest high above the Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River. It is located on Forest Road 6N06 off of Clark Fork Road. Turn left off of Highway 108 at Clark Fork Road, about 20 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 38 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.</p>

Fence Creek Campground

Brightman Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of
the Stanislaus River. It is located 21 east of the Summit Ranger Station on
Highway 108. There are two entrances to the campground and a total of 33
sites. The main road and parking pads are dirt. Restrooms are vault toilets.
Each site has a table and metal fire ring. Potable water is not available. A
fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There is no designated trail down to
the river.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522767" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Brightman Flat Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522767.jpg" title="Brightman Flat Sign"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522768" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Brightman Flat Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522768.jpg" title="Brightman Flat Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522769" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Brightman Flat View" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522769.jpg" title="Brightman Flat View"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522765" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Brightman Flat Restrooms" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522765.jpg" title="Brightman Flat Restrooms"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd52276" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Brightman Flat Information Board" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522766.jpg" title="Brightman Flat Information Board"/></a></div><p> </p><p>Brightman Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 21 east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. There are two entrances to the campground and a total of 33 sites. The main road and parking pads are dirt. Restrooms are vault toilets. Each site has a table and metal fire ring. Potable water is not available. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There is no designated trail down to the river.</p>

Brightman Flat Campground

Dardanelle Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of
the Stanislaus River. It is located 23 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station
on Highway 108, opposite the Dardanelle Resort. There are a total of 28
camping sites; two double sites and four walk-in sites. The main road and
parking pads are paved. Restrooms are vault toilets. Water is piped; each
hydrant serves several sites. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. Two
trails travel from the campground to the Stanislaus River.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522804" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Dardanelle Site" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522804.jpg" title="Dardanelle Site"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522799" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Dardanelle View" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522799.jpg" title="Dardanelle View"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522801" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Dardanelle Site" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522801.jpg" title="Dardanelle Site"/></a></div><p> </p><p>Dardanelle Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 23 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108, opposite the Dardanelle Resort. There are a total of 28 camping sites; two double sites and four walk-in sites. The main road and parking pads are paved. Restrooms are vault toilets. Water is piped; each hydrant serves several sites. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. Two trails travel from the campground to the Stanislaus River.  </p>

Dardanelle Campground

Timbered setting near the shore of Spicer Reservoir.

Spicer Reservoir Campground is operated by Royal Elk Park Management; Royal
Elk Park Management - Camping, Campgrounds, Campsite

<p><img alt="Spicer Reservoir" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd498262.jpg" title="Spicer Reservoir" /></p><p>Timbered setting near the shore of Spicer Reservoir.</p><p>Spicer Reservoir Campground is operated by Royal Elk Park Management;&nbsp;<a href="https://royalelkparkmanagement.com/">Royal Elk Park Management - Camping, Campgrounds, Campsite</a></p>

Spicer Reservoir Campground

Pigeon Flat Campground is a walk-in campground situated along the banks of the
Stanislaus River. It is located 24 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on
Highway 108. NO cars are allowed past the main gate into the camping area.
There are a total of 7 sites. Each site has a table and metal fire ring. The
parking area is dirt-surfaced. Restrooms are vault toilets. Potable water is
not available. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522883" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Pigeon Flat Nearby River" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522883.jpg" title="Pigeon Flat Nearby River"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522881" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Pigeon Flat Trail" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522881.jpg" title="Pigeon Flat Trail"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522880" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Pigeon Flat Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522880.jpg" title="Pigeon Flat Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522879" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Pigeon Flat Information Board" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522879.jpg" title="Pigeon Flat Information Board"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522877" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Pigeon Flat Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522877.jpg" title="Pigeon Flat Sign"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522876" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Pigeon Flat Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522876.jpg" title="Pigeon Flat Restroom"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522875" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Pigeon Flat View" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522875.jpg" title="Pigeon Flat View"/></a></div><p> </p><p>Pigeon Flat Campground is a walk-in campground situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 24 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. NO cars are allowed past the main gate into the camping area. There are a total of 7 sites. Each site has a table and metal fire ring. The parking area is dirt-surfaced. Restrooms are vault toilets. Potable water is not available. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking.</p>

Pigeon Flat Campground

## Overview

Pinecrest Lake is located 40 minutes east of Sonora, California, and is within
a 3-hour drive from major metropolitan areas including San Francisco,
Sacramento and many valley cities. The lake is located at 5,600 feet elevation
and provides cool summer relief, spectacular scenery, and lake shore beaches
for relaxing, swimming and picnics.

## Recreation

Pinecrest Lake is popular for swimming, hiking, kayaking, fishing and sailing
(small boats). A nearby resort offers boat rentals, lodging and groceries.
Movies and interpretive programs are provided in the evenings at the
amphitheater, also located in the day use area. Two campgrounds within the
Pinecrest Basin offer opportunities at nearly 300 campsites within one mile
from the Pinecrest Day Use Area. ***Outdoor movie showings and interpretive
programs typically end for the season by mid-October due to weather. Please
check for availability.**

## Facilities

Group use sites are fully accessible and provide group size pedestal grills,
food storage boxes, group picnic tables and food prep table. Water hydrants
and recycle and garbage cans are also located within the sites. Flush toilets
are located nearby.

*** Water hydrants are not available during the winter months due to freezing.
** Group sites may be under snow during winter months. Please plan accordingly
as accessibility may be limited after heavy snowfall.**

## Natural Features

**The day use area is surrounded by mixed conifer, providing shade during warm
summer days. The group picnic sites are located within sight of the lake
offering easy access to the lake, beach and hiking trails.**

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (209) 459-9236.

## Nearby Attractions

The Pinecrest National Recreation Trail traverses Pinecrest Lake for an easy
four mile hike. Numerous opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating and lake
play are within 100 feet from each group use picnic site.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Pinecrest Lake is located 40 minutes east of Sonora, California, and is within a 3-hour drive from major metropolitan areas including San Francisco, Sacramento and many valley cities.  The lake is located at 5,600 feet elevation and provides cool summer relief, spectacular scenery, and lake shore beaches for relaxing, swimming and picnics.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Pinecrest Lake is popular for swimming, hiking, kayaking, fishing and sailing (small boats).  A nearby resort offers boat rentals, lodging and groceries. Movies and interpretive programs are provided in the evenings at the amphitheater, also located in the day use area.  Two campgrounds within the Pinecrest Basin offer opportunities at nearly 300 campsites within one mile from the Pinecrest Day Use Area. <strong>*Outdoor movie showings and interpretive programs typically end for the season by mid-October due to weather. Please check for availability.</strong></p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Group use sites are fully accessible and provide group size pedestal grills, food storage boxes, group picnic tables and food prep table.  Water hydrants and recycle and garbage cans are also located within the sites. Flush toilets are located nearby. </p>
<p><strong>* Water hydrants are not available during the winter months due to freezing. ** Group sites may be under snow during winter months. Please plan accordingly as accessibility may be limited after heavy snowfall.</strong></p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<b>The day use area is surrounded by mixed conifer, providing shade during warm summer days.  The group picnic sites are located within sight of the lake offering easy access to the lake, beach and hiking trails.</b>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (209) 459-9236.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Pinecrest National Recreation Trail traverses Pinecrest Lake for an easy four mile hike.  Numerous opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating and lake play are within 100 feet from each group use picnic site.

Pinecrest "Fir" Group Picnic Site

Map of the Pinecrest Day Use Area

Pinecrest Recreation Area

Pinecrest Day Use Restroom Facilities

Pinecrest Day Use Area

## Overview

Pinecrest features a large campground by Pinecrest Lake, just 30 miles east of
Sonora, at an elevation of 5600 feet. The area includes a day-use beach and a
marina, a small shopping center and recreation cabins. The campground caters
to all ages and is within walking distance of the lake, an amphitheater,
visitor center, swimming beach and spectacular hiking trails. Pets are
welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.

## Recreation

The Pinecrest Lake National Recreation Trail takes hikers on an easy 4-mile
stroll around Pinecrest Lake. Rainbow trout is a common catch in the lake and
swimming is enjoyed at the sandy beach. Educational programs are also a
highlight of the recreation area. Bike rentals are on hand so campers can bike
around the area.

## Facilities

Amenities for each site includes a paved parking pad, picnic table and
campfire ring. Drinking water is handy and restrooms have flush toilets, sinks
and a utility sink. No RV hookups area available and no showers. At the
entrance of the campground is a kiosk to help with additional questions and
where campground reservation check in will happne. Ice and fire wood is for
sale here.

## Natural Features

Many campsites are shaded by trees and sit near the southwest side of the
300-acre Pinecrest Lake in Stanislaus National Forest. In this beautiful
mountain landscape, wildlife viewing opportunities include marmots, squirrels,
coyotes and deer.  
  
Stanislaus National Forest is situated in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains,
between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. The area boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped
mountain peaks and California's Great Central Valley.

## Nearby Attractions

Located in the nearby area are several activities. There are ample hiking
trails, horseback riding, fishing, mountain bike riding, and water activities.
Pinecrest lake is a boating and swimming recreation area with restaurants,
stores, boat rentals, and an outdoor movie theater. Dodge Ridge Mountain
Resort is a ski area in the winter and in the summer is a basecamp for
mountain biking, hiking, and a great indoor/outdoor BBQ. Aspen Meadow Pack
Station is three miles from Pinecrest Lake and offers horseback rides and
trail head for hiking. Kennedy Meadows is 30 miles east of Pinecrest and
offers great river access for fishing, horse bike rides, hiking, and
restaurants. Sonora Pass, a scenic winding highway that has guided people
across the Sierra Nevada since 1852, is located nearby.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Pinecrest features a large campground by Pinecrest Lake, just 30 miles east of Sonora, at an elevation of 5600 feet. The area includes a day-use beach and a marina, a small shopping center and recreation cabins. 
  
The campground caters to all ages and is within walking distance of the lake, an amphitheater, visitor center, swimming beach and spectacular hiking trails.

Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.  <h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The Pinecrest Lake National Recreation Trail takes hikers on an easy 4-mile stroll around Pinecrest Lake. Rainbow trout is a common catch in the lake and swimming is enjoyed at the sandy beach. Educational programs are also a highlight of the recreation area. Bike rentals are on hand so campers can bike around the area.</p><p></p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Amenities for each site includes a paved parking pad, picnic table and campfire ring. Drinking water is handy and restrooms have flush toilets, sinks and a utility sink. No RV hookups area available and no showers. At the entrance of the campground is a kiosk to help with additional questions and where campground reservation check in will happne. Ice and fire wood is for sale here.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Many campsites are shaded by trees and sit near the southwest side of the 300-acre Pinecrest Lake in Stanislaus National Forest. In this beautiful mountain landscape, wildlife viewing opportunities include marmots, squirrels, coyotes and deer.<br/><br/>
Stanislaus National Forest is situated in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. The area boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped mountain peaks and California's Great Central Valley.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Located in the nearby area are several activities. There are ample hiking trails, horseback riding, fishing, mountain bike riding, and water activities. Pinecrest lake is a boating and swimming recreation area with restaurants, stores, boat rentals, and an outdoor movie theater. Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort is a ski area in the winter and in the summer is a basecamp for mountain biking, hiking, and a great indoor/outdoor BBQ. Aspen Meadow Pack Station is three miles from Pinecrest Lake and offers horseback rides and trail head for hiking. Kennedy Meadows is 30 miles east of Pinecrest and offers great river access for fishing, horse bike rides, hiking, and restaurants. Sonora Pass, a scenic winding highway that has guided people across the Sierra Nevada since 1852, is located nearby.</p>

Camp Kiosk

Pinecrest Campground Entrance

Pinecrest Lake2

Pinecrest Campground Entrance from Pinecrest Road

PINECREST

PINECREST Marina

Pinecrest Movie

PINECREST Lake

Campground Map

Campers are responsible for knowing and abiding by campground rules

Campground Rules

Pinecrest

## Overview

Pioneer Trail Group Campground offers groups of up to 100 people the
opportunity to camp near the beautiful Pinecrest Lake. The campground is
located within the Pinecrest Recreational Area just 2 miles from the lake,
which beckons visitors with excellent fishing, boating, hiking and swimming
opportunities.  
  
In this spectacular mountain region, wildlife viewing opportunities include
marmots, squirrels, coyotes and deer.

## Recreation

The Pinecrest Lake National Recreation Trail takes hikers on an easy 4-mile
stroll around Pinecrest Lake. Rainbow trout is a common catch in the lake and
swimming is enjoyed in designated beach areas.

## Facilities

Campsites 1 and 3 will accommodate up to 50 campers and Site 2 will
accommodate up to 100 campers. Each site features a large campfire circle,
picnic tables and vault toilets. No RV hookups or electricity are available.
Pay showers are within a few miles. Winter camping is available on a first-
come, first-served basis. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with
Tuolumne County leash laws.

## Natural Features

Pioneer Trail sits at an elevation of 5,600 feet, in a wooded area near the
southwest side of the 300-acre Pinecrest Lake in Stanislaus National Forest.  
  
Stanislaus National Forest is located in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains,
between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. It boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped
mountain peaks and California's Great Central Valley.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby Sonora Pass is a scenic winding highway that has guided people
across the Sierra Nevada since 1852.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Pioneer Trail Group Campground offers groups of up to 100 people the opportunity to camp near the beautiful Pinecrest Lake. The campground is located within the Pinecrest Recreational Area just 2 miles from the lake, which beckons visitors with excellent fishing, boating, hiking and swimming opportunities. 
<br/><br/>
In this spectacular mountain region, wildlife viewing opportunities include marmots, squirrels, coyotes and deer.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Pinecrest Lake National Recreation Trail takes hikers on an easy 4-mile stroll around Pinecrest Lake. Rainbow trout is a common catch in the lake and swimming is enjoyed in designated beach areas.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Campsites 1 and 3 will accommodate up to 50 campers and Site 2 will accommodate up to 100 campers. Each site features a large campfire circle, picnic tables and vault toilets. 
  No RV hookups or electricity are available. Pay showers are within a few miles. Winter camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Pioneer Trail sits at an elevation of 5,600 feet, in a wooded area near the southwest side of the 300-acre Pinecrest Lake in Stanislaus National Forest.<br/><br/>
Stanislaus National Forest is located in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. It boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped mountain peaks and California's Great Central Valley.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The nearby Sonora Pass is a scenic winding highway that has guided people across the Sierra Nevada since 1852. </p>

Pioneer Trail Group Campground

PIONEER TRAIL

Pioneer Trail

## Overview

**IMPORTANT CAMPGROUND UPDATE**

**— RESERVATIONS REQUIRED**

Beginning **Summer 2026** , **ALL CAMPSITES at Meadowview Campground** will
require **advance reservations during peak season**.

**Peak Season:** **Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend**

These sites were previously **first-come, first-served** and will **no longer
be available without a reservation** during this time period.

Please plan ahead to secure your site.

_Meadowview campground is located by Pinecrest Lake, just 30 miles east of
Sonora, at an elevation of 5600 feet. The area includes a day-use beach and a
marina, a small shopping center and Coffee Shop. The campground caters to all
ages and is within walking distance of the lake, an amphitheater, visitor
center, swimming beach and spectacular hiking trails. Meadowview offers a
variety of tent, trailer, and RV camping with access to all the fishing,
hiking, swimming, paddling and everything else that Pinecrest Lake is famous
for. The area is mostly forested and each site has a paved parking pad, picnic
table, and fire ring._

**Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws and
never be left unattended.**

## Recreation

The Pinecrest Lake National Recreation Trail takes hikers on an easy 4-mile
stroll around Pinecrest Lake. Rainbow trout is a common catch in the lake and
swimming is enjoyed at the sandy beach. Educational programs are also a
highlight of the recreation area. Bike rentals are on hand so campers can bike
around the area.

## Facilities

Amenities for each site includes a paved parking pad, picnic table and
campfire ring. Drinking water is handy and restrooms have flush toilets, sinks
and a utility sink. No RV hookups area available and no showers. 100-200 loops
remain first come first serve.

## Natural Features

Many campsites are shaded by trees and sit near the southwest side of the
300-acre Pinecrest Lake in Stanislaus National Forest. In this beautiful
mountain landscape, wildlife viewing opportunities include marmots, squirrels,
coyotes and deer.

Stanislaus National Forest is situated in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains,
between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. The area boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped
mountain peaks and California's Great Central Valley.

## Nearby Attractions

Located in the nearby area are several activities. There are ample hiking
trails, horseback riding, fishing, mountain bike riding, and water activities.
Pinecrest lake is a boating and swimming recreation area with restaurants,
stores, boat rentals, and an outdoor movie theater. Dodge Ridge Mountain
Resort is a ski area in the winter and in the summer is a basecamp for
mountain biking, hiking, and a great indoor/outdoor BBQ. Aspen Meadow Pack
Station is three miles from Pinecrest Lake and offers horseback rides and
trail head for hiking. Kennedy Meadows is 30 miles east of Pinecrest and
offers great river access for fishing, horse bike rides, hiking, and
restaurants. Sonora Pass, a scenic winding highway that has guided people
across the Sierra Nevada since 1852, is located nearby.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>IMPORTANT CAMPGROUND UPDATE</strong></p><p><strong>— RESERVATIONS REQUIRED</strong></p><p>Beginning <strong>Summer 2026</strong>, <strong>ALL CAMPSITES at Meadowview Campground</strong> will require <strong>advance reservations during peak season</strong>.</p><p><strong>Peak Season:</strong> <strong>Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend</strong></p><p>These sites were previously <strong>first-come, first-served</strong> and will <strong>no longer be available without a reservation</strong> during this time period.</p><p>Please plan ahead to secure your site.</p><p><em>Meadowview campground is located by Pinecrest Lake, just 30 miles east of Sonora, at an elevation of 5600 feet. The area includes a day-use beach and a marina, a small shopping center and Coffee Shop. The campground caters to all ages and is within walking distance of the lake, an amphitheater, visitor center, swimming beach and spectacular hiking trails. Meadowview offers a variety of tent, trailer, and RV camping with access to all the fishing, hiking, swimming, paddling and everything else that Pinecrest Lake is famous for. The area is mostly forested and each site has a paved parking pad, picnic table, and fire ring.</em></p><p><strong>Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws and never be left unattended.</strong></p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The Pinecrest Lake National Recreation Trail takes hikers on an easy 4-mile stroll around Pinecrest Lake. Rainbow trout is a common catch in the lake and swimming is enjoyed at the sandy beach. Educational programs are also a highlight of the recreation area. Bike rentals are on hand so campers can bike around the area.</p><p></p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Amenities for each site includes a paved parking pad, picnic table and campfire ring. Drinking water is handy and restrooms have flush toilets, sinks and a utility sink. No RV hookups area available and no showers. 100-200 loops remain first come first serve. </p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Many campsites are shaded by trees and sit near the southwest side of the 300-acre Pinecrest Lake in Stanislaus National Forest. In this beautiful mountain landscape, wildlife viewing opportunities include marmots, squirrels, coyotes and deer.</p>
<p>Stanislaus National Forest is situated in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. The area boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped mountain peaks and California's Great Central Valley.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Located in the nearby area are several activities. There are ample hiking trails, horseback riding, fishing, mountain bike riding, and water activities. Pinecrest lake is a boating and swimming recreation area with restaurants, stores, boat rentals, and an outdoor movie theater. Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort is a ski area in the winter and in the summer is a basecamp for mountain biking, hiking, and a great indoor/outdoor BBQ. Aspen Meadow Pack Station is three miles from Pinecrest Lake and offers horseback rides and trail head for hiking. Kennedy Meadows is 30 miles east of Pinecrest and offers great river access for fishing, horse bike rides, hiking, and restaurants. Sonora Pass, a scenic winding highway that has guided people across the Sierra Nevada since 1852, is located nearby.</p>

Meadowview Campground 300 & 400

Meadowview Campground

Meadowview Campground Meadow

Directional sign located on the turn of Dodge Ridge Rd

Directional Sign located on the turn of Dodge Ridge Rd

Campers are responsible for knowing and abiding by camp rules

Meadowview Map

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Kerrick Corral Horse Camp

_**Pine Valley Horse Camp is OPEN for the season.**_

Pine Valley Horse Camp

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Pine Valley Horse Camp

Eureka Valley Campground is situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River.
It is located 26 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. There
are a total of 28 camping sites; two double sites and four walk-in sites. The
main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Restrooms are vault toilets.
Water is from 3 wells with hand pumps. A fee is charged for extra vehicle
parking. A trail next to the host site leads to the river.

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Eureka Valley Campground

Union Reservoir is set in a granite basin with expansive mountain views. The
reservoir has lots of small islands and is kept mostly full. The campground is
adjacent to the reservoir, nestled in red fir and lodgepole pine forest.

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The Forest Service operates the Union East Campground and charges the
following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $25 per night and fee
raises to $30 per night in 2026.   The America the Beautiful, Interagency
Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate.
Only applicable to the single site the pass holder occupies.  Pass number must
be written on fee envelope. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not
provide any discounts on camping.