## 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

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.**

## 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.**

## 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.

## contact_info

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

<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>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>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>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.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (209) 459-9236.

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.

Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort is open for summer operations offering mountain
bike trails, hiking, disc golf, indoor and outdoor games and more!

## Facilities

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.

Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort is open for summer operations offering mountain
bike trails, hiking, disc golf, indoor and outdoor games and more!

## 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>Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort is open for summer operations offering mountain bike trails, hiking, disc golf, indoor and outdoor games and more! </p>
<h2>Facilities</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>Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort is open for summer operations offering mountain bike trails, hiking, disc golf, indoor and outdoor games and more! </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>

Pinecrest Campground Entrance

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Pinecrest Campground Entrance from Pinecrest Road

PINECREST

PINECREST Marina

Camp Kiosk

Pinecrest Movie

PINECREST Lake

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

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.

## 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>
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>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

Situated in the central Sierra Nevada, camping at Cherry Valley campground
offers many beautiful sights. It is located in a forest of mixed conifers
about 1.5 miles northeast of Cherry Valley Dam, 1 hour east of Tuolumne City,
1 hour northeast of Groveland, and 2.5 hours from the northwestern border of
Yosemite National Park. Lake access is available via a hiking trail. The road
to the campground is a winding mountain road and must be taken slowly.

## Recreation

There are unlimited opportunities for fishing on lakes and rivers and for
exploring hiking trails in the area. Cherry Lake has a boat ramp near the dam,
conveniently located off Cherry Lake Road. Visitors to Cherry Valley can enjoy
a quiet lake experience great for water sports, swimming, and fishing.

## Facilities

There are unlimited opportunities for fishing on lakes and rivers and for
exploring hiking trails in the area. Cherry Lake has a boat ramp near the dam,
conveniently located off Cherry Lake Road. Visitors to Cherry Valley can enjoy
a quiet lake experience great for water sports, swimming, and fishing.

## Natural Features

Visitors to Cherry Valley campground can enjoy easy access to nearby Cherry
Lake, the largest lake in the Stanislaus National Forest. Anglers flock to
Cherry Lake every year, plotting their next catch of eastern brook trout,
German brown trout, kokanee salmon, and rainbow trout.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Situated in the central Sierra Nevada, camping at Cherry Valley campground offers many beautiful sights. It is located in a forest of mixed conifers about 1.5 miles northeast of Cherry Valley Dam, 1 hour east of Tuolumne City, 1 hour northeast of Groveland, and 2.5 hours from the northwestern border of Yosemite National Park. Lake access is available via a hiking trail. The road to the campground is a winding mountain road and must be taken slowly.<h2>Recreation</h2>
There are unlimited opportunities for fishing on lakes and rivers and for exploring hiking trails in the area. Cherry Lake has a boat ramp near the dam, conveniently located off Cherry Lake Road. Visitors to Cherry Valley can enjoy a quiet lake experience great for water sports, swimming, and fishing.<h2>Facilities</h2>
There are unlimited opportunities for fishing on lakes and rivers and for exploring hiking trails in the area. Cherry Lake has a boat ramp near the dam, conveniently located off Cherry Lake Road. Visitors to Cherry Valley can enjoy a quiet lake experience great for water sports, swimming, and fishing.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Visitors to Cherry Valley campground can enjoy easy access to nearby Cherry Lake, the largest lake in the Stanislaus National Forest. Anglers flock to Cherry Lake every year, plotting their next catch of eastern brook trout, German brown trout, kokanee salmon, and rainbow trout.

Cherry Valley Campground Amphitheater

CHERRY VALLEY

Cherry Valley Campground Entrance Sign

Cherry Valley Campground

Cherry Valley

## Overview

Big Meadow Campground lies at about 6,400 feet elevation on the Stanislaus
National Forest. It is located 21 miles east of Arnold, California.
Breathtaking views abound, and wildlife viewing opportunities include marmots,
squirrels, coyotes and deer.

## Recreation

Picnicking, birding and hiking are popular pastimes at Big Meadow.  
  
Lake Alpine and Spicer Meadow Reservoir, both just a 15 minute drive away,
offer fishing and other water activities.

## Facilities

Picnicking, birding and hiking are popular pastimes at Big Meadow.  
  
Lake Alpine and Spicer Meadow Reservoir, both just a 15 minute drive away,
offer fishing and other water activities.

## Natural Features

Situated in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains, Stanislaus National Forest is
sandwiched between the well-known destinations, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. It
boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped mountain peaks and California's Great
Central Valley.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Big Meadow Campground lies at about 6,400 feet elevation on the Stanislaus National Forest. It is located 21 miles east of Arnold, California. Breathtaking views abound, and wildlife viewing opportunities include marmots, squirrels, coyotes and deer. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Picnicking, birding and hiking are popular pastimes at Big Meadow. 
<br/><br/>
Lake Alpine and Spicer Meadow Reservoir, both just a 15 minute drive away, offer fishing and other water activities.
<h2>Facilities</h2>
Picnicking, birding and hiking are popular pastimes at Big Meadow. 
<br/><br/>
Lake Alpine and Spicer Meadow Reservoir, both just a 15 minute drive away, offer fishing and other water activities.
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Situated in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains, Stanislaus National Forest is sandwiched between the well-known destinations, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. It boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped mountain peaks and California's Great Central Valley.

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