Forested site on the Middle Fork Stanislaus River.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd493067" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Sand Bar Flat Campsite" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd493067.jpg" title="Sand Bar Flat Campsite"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd493068" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Sand Bar Flat Day Use Restrooms" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd493068.jpg" title="Sand Bar Flat Day Use Restrooms"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd493072" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Sand Bar Flat Day Use Stream" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd493072.jpg" title="Sand Bar Flat Day Use Stream"/></a></div><p>Forested site on the Middle Fork Stanislaus River.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Sand Bar Flat Campground

A popular motorcycle riding area with 40 miles of signed trails and 140 miles
of road open to OHV use extending from north of Crandall Peak to the Deer
Creek area northwest of Highway 108. The riding area ranges in elevation of
3,500 feet at Deer Creek to 5500 feet at Crandall Peak. Four-wheel drive and
ATV trails are limited, but use is allowed on the 140 miles of road. A camping
area located at Crandall Peak near Spring Gap off Forest Roads 4N01 and 4N88,
accesses these routes and offers dispersed camping and vehicle parking/off
loading with restrooms, but no other services or potable water is available.
Trails in the Crandall Peak area are usually closed in the winter due to snow
blocking access. Four-wheel drive and ATV trails are limited in the riding
area, but use is allowed on the 140 miles of road.

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

<p>A popular motorcycle riding area with 40 miles of signed trails and 140 miles of road open to OHV use extending from north of Crandall Peak to the Deer Creek area northwest of Highway 108. The riding area ranges in elevation of 3,500 feet at Deer Creek to 5500 feet at Crandall Peak. Four-wheel drive and ATV trails are limited, but use is allowed on the 140 miles of road. A camping area located at Crandall Peak near Spring Gap off Forest Roads 4N01 and 4N88, accesses these routes and offers dispersed camping and vehicle parking/off loading with restrooms, but no other services or potable water is available. Trails in the Crandall Peak area are usually closed in the winter due to snow blocking access. Four-wheel drive and ATV trails are limited in the riding area, but use is allowed on the 140 miles of road.</p><p>For more information and other OHV riding opportunities on Forest Service lands, please visit the <a href="http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/" target="_blank">California State Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Website</a>&nbsp; or at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.</p>

Crandall / Deer Creek

Forested site on the South Fork Stanislaus River. Two sites, a vault toilet,
and two fishing piers are accessible.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522831" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Fraser Flat Campground Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522831.jpg" title="Fraser Flat Campground Sign"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522830" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Fraser Flat Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522830.jpg" title="Fraser Flat Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522829" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Fraser Flat Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522829.jpg" title="Fraser Flat Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522828" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Fraser Flat Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522828.jpg" title="Fraser Flat Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522827" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Fraser Flat Campground Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522827.jpg" title="Fraser Flat Campground Restroom"/></a></div><p> </p><p>Forested site on the South Fork Stanislaus River. Two sites, a vault toilet, and two fishing piers are accessible.</p>

Fraser Flat Campground

Beardsley Dam Campground is located near Beardsley Dam on Forest Road 5N02 at
the south end of Beardsley Reservoir. Traveling east on CA Highway 108, turn
left at the Beardsley Dam sign, 5 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on
CA Highway 108. Follow the paved road across the dam to the campground. There
are a total of 16 sites. The main road and parking pads are paved with the
exception of the walk-in sites which are gravel. Restrooms are vault toilets.
Each site has a table and metal fire ring. Potable water is available. Trash
service is available. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There are no
designated trails to the reservoir from the campground.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd500445" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Beardsley Dam Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd500445.jpg" title="Beardsley Dam Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd500446" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Beardsley Dam Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd500446.jpg" title="Beardsley Dam Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd5004457" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Beardsley Dam Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd5004457.jpg" title="Beardsley Dam Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd500449" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Beardsley Dam Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd500449.jpg" title="Beardsley Dam Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd500451" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Beardsley Dam Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd500451.jpg" title="Beardsley Dam Campground"/></a></div><p> </p><p>Beardsley Dam Campground is located near Beardsley Dam on Forest Road 5N02 at the south end of Beardsley Reservoir. Traveling east on CA Highway 108, turn left at the Beardsley Dam sign, 5 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on CA Highway 108.  Follow the paved road across the dam to the campground.  There are a total of 16 sites.  The main road and parking pads are paved with the exception of the walk-in sites which are gravel.  Restrooms are vault toilets.  Each site has a table and metal fire ring.  Potable water is available.  Trash service is available. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There are no designated trails to the reservoir from the campground.</p>

Beardsley Dam Campground

TeleLi puLaya Campground is a new campground, which opened in 2014 and
provides spectacular views of the Stanislaus River Canyon. Turn left at the
Beardsley Dam sign on Highway 108, 5 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station
on Highway 108. There are a total of 22 sites, two are group sites. The main
road and parking pads are paved. Restrooms are vault toilets. Each site has a
table and metal fire ring. Potable water is available; each hydrant serves
several sites. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There is no hiking
trails to the reservoir.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522903" rel="nofollow"><img alt="TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522903.jpg" title="TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522902" rel="nofollow"><img alt="TeleLi puLaya Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522902.jpg" title="TeleLi puLaya Restroom"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522906" rel="nofollow"><img alt="TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground Information Board" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522906.jpg" title="TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground Information Board"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522905" rel="nofollow"><img alt="TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522905.jpg" title="TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522904" rel="nofollow"><img alt="TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522904.jpg" title="TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground"/></a></div><p> </p><p>TeleLi puLaya Campground is a new campground, which opened in 2014 and provides spectacular views of the Stanislaus River Canyon. Turn left at the Beardsley Dam sign on Highway 108, 5 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. There are a total of 22 sites, two are group sites. The main road and parking pads are paved. Restrooms are vault toilets. Each site has a table and metal fire ring. Potable water is available; each hydrant serves several sites. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There is no hiking trails to the reservoir.</p>

TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground

## 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

Campground Rules

Meadowview Map

The Hull and Trout Creek area southeast of Long Barn is a popular area for ATV
and four-wheel drive users to operate with 20 miles of signed trails and 100
miles of roads open to OHV use. Unlike the Crandall and Deer Creek area, few
single-track motorcycle trails currently exist. The riding area ranges in
elevation of 4500 feet near Long Barn to 7600 feet at Bourland Mountain. The
riding area is closed during the winter due to snow blocking access. Hull
Creek campground is nearby with 23 units, restrooms, and drinking water.
Adjacent areas offer no-service, dispersed camping opportunities.

 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.

<p>The Hull and Trout Creek area southeast of Long Barn is a popular area for ATV and four-wheel drive users to operate with 20 miles of signed trails and 100 miles of roads open to OHV use. Unlike the Crandall and Deer Creek area, few single-track motorcycle trails currently exist. The riding area ranges in elevation of 4500 feet near Long Barn to 7600 feet at Bourland Mountain. The riding area is closed during the winter due to snow blocking access. Hull Creek campground is nearby with&nbsp;23 units, restrooms, and drinking water. Adjacent areas offer no-service, dispersed camping opportunities.</p><p>&nbsp;For more information and other OHV riding opportunities on Forest Service lands, please visit the <a href="http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/" target="_blank">California State Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Website</a> at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

$12.00. Interagency Senior and Interagency Access Passes Honored: The
Interagency Senior and Access Passes Provide a 50 percent discount on camping
fees at Hull Creek Campground. Pass number must be written on fee envelope.
The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on
camping.

Hull Creek / Trout Creek

## 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

Pinecrest

Secluded area with small stream.

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"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd493005" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Hull Creek Information Board" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd493005.jpg" title="Hull Creek Information Board"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd493004" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Hull Creek Restrooms" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd493004.jpg" title="Hull Creek Restrooms"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd492933" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Hull Creek Entrance Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd492933.jpg" title="Hull Creek Entrance Sign"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd493015" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Hull Creek Water Pump" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd493015.jpg" title="Hull Creek Water Pump"/></a></div><p> </p><p>Secluded area with small stream.</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>

Hull Creek 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

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

**Campground open, water and services provided. Primitive camping allowed -
Pack it in, Pack it out.**

For over 2000 years the Miwuk people lived seasonally in this canyon,
gathering food, and fishing the river. The Miwuk word WaKaLuu means river and
Hep Yoo describes an untamed or wild force of nature. This beautiful
campground is set in mature conifer and oak forest on the North Fork
Stanislaus River.

<p><strong>Campground open, water and services provided. Primitive camping allowed - Pack it in, Pack it out.</strong></p><p></p><p> </p><div id="slider"><img alt="Wakalu Hep Yo Campground Entrance Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd504803.jpg" title="Wakalu Hep Yo Campground Entrance Sign"/><img alt="North Fork Stanislaus River" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd504806.jpg" title="North Fork Stanislaus River"/> <img alt="Wakalu Hep Yo Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd504802.jpg" title="Wakalu Hep Yo Campground"/> <img alt="Wakalu Hep Yo Information Board" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd504805.jpg" title="Wakalu Hep Yo Information Board"/> <img alt="Wakalu Hep Yo Fee Site" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd504804.jpg" title="Wakalu Hep Yo Fee Site"/> <img alt="Wakalu Hep Yo Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd504787.jpg" title="Wakalu Hep Yo Campground"/></div><p> </p><p>For over 2000 years the Miwuk people lived seasonally in this canyon, gathering food, and fishing the river.  The Miwuk word WaKaLuu means river and Hep Yoo describes an untamed or wild force of nature.  This beautiful campground is set in mature conifer and oak forest on the North Fork Stanislaus River.</p>

Wakalu Hep Yo (Wild River) Campground

## Overview

For over 2000 years the Miwuk people lived seasonally in this canyon,
gathering food, and fishing the river. The Miwuk word WaKaLuu means river and
Hep Yoo describes an untamed or wild force of nature. This beautiful
campground is set in mature conifer and oak forest on the North Fork
Stanislaus River.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>For over 2000 years the Miwuk people lived seasonally in this canyon, gathering food, and fishing the river. The Miwuk word WaKaLuu means river and Hep Yoo describes an untamed or wild force of nature. This beautiful campground is set in mature conifer and oak forest on the North Fork Stanislaus River.</p>

Reservations required via Recreation.gov

The Forest Service operates the WakaLu Hep Yo Campground and charges the
following fees: $35 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. The Interagency
Annual and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping.

Waka Luu Hep Yo Campground

Waka Lu Hep Yo Campground Stanislaus River

Waka Lu Hep Yo

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Kerrick Corral Horse Camp

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

The Interface Off-Highway Vehicle Area is located near Arnold, California.

Based on seasonal designations found in the Motor Vehicle Use Map, this area
is closed from December 15th through April 15th. For a free copy of the most
recent Motor Vehicle Use Map, please see below.

Call the Calaveras Ranger Station at 209-795-1381 to check on the status of
the Interface OHV Area.

This area used to be known as the White Pines OHV Area, but the name was
changed to Interface OHV Area in 2009. There is an upper and lower staging
area with picnic tables, loading ramps, informational kiosks, and portable
toilets during the summer months.

Click here for a map.



**Motor Vehicle Use Maps**

Motor Vehicle Use Maps identify those roads, trails, and areas designated for
the motor vehicle use under 36 CFR 212.51 for the purpose of enforcing the
prohibition at 36 CFR 261.13. Motor Vehicle Use Maps are free through Avenza
Maps. Maps obtained there can only be viewed in the Avenza Maps app on iOS and
Android. Our digital maps are available to download as geospatial PDFs for
viewing and/or use in any GPS-enabled mobile application, or directly from the
Avenza Maps online map store. For the best user experience, use our MVUMs
within a GPS-enabled mobile app such as Avenza Maps.

Click here for the Stanislaus National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map -
Calaveras (southwest) (includes Interface OHV Area)

Click here for the Stanislaus National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map -
Calaveras (northeast)

Please visit the Motor Vehicle Use Maps page for more information about the
maps and links to Motor Vehicle Use Maps of other areas in California.

<p>The Interface Off-Highway Vehicle Area is located near&nbsp;Arnold, California.</p><p>Based on seasonal designations found in the Motor Vehicle Use Map, this area is closed from December 15th through April 15th. For a free copy of the most recent Motor Vehicle Use Map, please see below.&nbsp;</p><p>Call the Calaveras Ranger Station at 209-795-1381 to check on the status of the Interface OHV Area.&nbsp;</p><p>This area used to be known as the White Pines OHV Area, but the name was changed to Interface OHV Area in 2009.&nbsp;There is an upper and lower staging area with picnic tables, loading ramps, informational kiosks, and portable toilets during the summer months.</p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd579663.png" target="_blank">Click here for a map</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Motor Vehicle Use Maps</strong></p><p>Motor Vehicle Use Maps identify&nbsp;those roads, trails, and areas designated for the motor vehicle use under 36 CFR 212.51 for the purpose of enforcing the prohibition at 36 CFR 261.13.&nbsp;Motor Vehicle Use Maps are free through Avenza Maps.&nbsp;Maps obtained&nbsp;there can only be viewed in the Avenza Maps app on iOS and Android. Our digital maps are available to download as geospatial PDFs for viewing and/or use in any GPS-enabled mobile application, or directly from the Avenza Maps online map store. For the best user experience, use our MVUMs within a GPS-enabled mobile app such as Avenza Maps.</p><p><a href="https://www.avenzamaps.com/maps/820603">Click here</a> for the Stanislaus National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map - Calaveras (southwest) (includes Interface OHV Area)</p><p><a href="https://www.avenzamaps.com/maps/820602">Click here</a> for the Stanislaus National Forest Motor Vehicle Use Map - Calaveras (northeast)</p><p>Please visit the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/maps-pubs/?cid=fseprd632430">Motor Vehicle Use Maps</a>&nbsp;page for more information&nbsp;about the maps and links to Motor Vehicle Use Maps&nbsp;of other areas&nbsp;in California.</p>

Interface OHV Area

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

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

Pine Valley Horse Camp

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Pine Valley Horse Camp

Shaded area near confluence of Basin Creek and the North Fork Tuolumne River.
Campground is part public, part private. Call River Ranch Campgrounds for
availability and reservations at (209) 490-2267.

<p>Shaded area near confluence of Basin Creek and the North Fork Tuolumne River. Campground is part public, part private. Call River Ranch Campgrounds for availability and reservations at (209) 490-2267.</p>

$40.00 per night and includes 6 guests and 2 vehicles. $5.00 for each
additional vehicle. Day use $5 per vehicle grants access from 10am to 8pm for
those who would like to access the National Forest Service lands via River
Ranch Campgrounds entrance.

River Ranch - Hacienda Campground

The Black Springs OHV network on the north side of Highway 4 is the main Off-
Highway Vehicle riding area on the Calaveras Ranger District. With over 100
miles of connecting roads and trails, there is enjoyable riding for all levels
and types of users, including four-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicles, and
motorcycles.

The trail network is generally accessible to Off-Highway Vehicles from early
summer to fall; during the winter months, portions of the network are
available for use by Over-Snow Vehicles. A map showing recommended routes is
available upon request from the Ranger District Office.

<p>The Black Springs OHV network on the north side of Highway 4 is the main Off-Highway Vehicle riding area on the Calaveras Ranger District. With over 100 miles of connecting roads and trails, there is enjoyable riding for all levels and types of users, including four-wheel drive, all-terrain vehicles, and motorcycles.</p><p>The trail network is generally accessible to Off-Highway Vehicles from early summer to fall; during the winter months, portions of the network are available for use by Over-Snow Vehicles. A map showing recommended routes is available upon request from the Ranger District Office.</p>