Meadowview Campground
Pinecrest Lake

Pinecrest Lake, Stanislaus National Forest, California
Pinecrest Lake, Stanislaus National Forest, California

Meadowview Campground
Pinecrest Lake


Meadowview Campground

Meadowview Campground is located one mile from Pinecrest Lake in the Stanislaus National Forest. Many visitors choose Meadowview because Pinecrest Campground is full or because they prefer to camp away the busy main campground. A paved bike path connects Meadowview Campground with Pinecrest Campground and the lakeside facilities. Pinecrest Lake offers swimming from a sandy beach in a dedicated swim area, boating, fishing, and hiking.

During the summer months, outdoor movies or ranger programs are offered every night at the amphitheater. Fishing is a favorite past-time from the shore or the designated fishing wharf. In the adjacent community of Pinecrest are a grocery store, sporting goods store, restaurant, bike rentals, and coffee bar. A snack bar is at the beach.

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Meadowview Campground Basics
Meadowview Campground Location: Off Highway 108, 30 miles east of Sonora
Elevation: 5,700 feet
Miles/Driving time: Stockton - 93 miles, 1:52
Camping Season: Open May through October, weather permitting
Number of Sites: 100
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2, fee per night for un-towed 2nd vehicle
Maximum Length of Stay: 14 days
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by Dodge Ridge Corporation for the Stanislaus National Forest
Summit District Ranger Station: (209) 965 3434

Reservations
No Reservations: All campsites at Meadowview Campground are first-come, first-served.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 22 feet
Accessible Sites: None designated
Fees: $34 per night
Check-in, check-out: Any time, 11:00 AM

Meadowview Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water; no hook-ups
Showers: No
Dump Station: Nearby at Pinecrest Dump off Highway 108
Attractions near Meadowview Campground: Enjoy Pinecrest Lake boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Head down to Strawberry for more fishing. Beardsley Reservoir features swim beach and a boat ramp. Twain Harte is close enough to visit for dinner. Drive up the highway and explore Sonora Pass and Kennedy Meadows. Head up to nearby Aspen Meadow Pack Station for trail rides. Hike into the Emigrant Wilderness.

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate



Campsite at Meadowview Campground, Pinecrest Lake, Stanislaus National Forest, CA

Meadowview Campground

Stanislaus National Forest Attractions

Travelers to the Stanislaus National Forest in Tuolumne County have a wide range of interesting places to visit. Campers at Meadowview Campground can walk or bicycle to Pinecrest Lake.

  • At Twain Harte enjoy weekly, outdoor summer concerts along with good restaurants and shops.
  • Drive up scenic Sonora Pass and over to Leavitt Meadow.
  • The Clark Fork has good camping, fishing, and hiking.
  • Kennedy Meadows offers lodging, a pack station, and a restaurant.
  • Find excellent fishing in the Stanislaus River, Pinecrest Lake, Lyons Reservoir, and Beardsley Reservoir.
  • Take popular hiking trails into the Emigrant Wilderness and Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.
  • It's hard to beat Pinecrest Lake for boating and fishing.
  • Saddle up for a trail ride at Kennedy Meadows or Aspen Meadows.
  • Explore the OHV routes at Niagara Creek and other locations.
  • Take off mountain biking along the network of logging roads.
  • Find a number of dedicated Horse Camps in the area.
  • Visit nearby geologic wonders such as Columns of the Giants and Trail of the Gargoyles.
  • Stop at scenic overlooks at Donnell Vista and farther up Sonora Pass.

Key Meadowview Campground Regulations

  1. Avoid the spread of invasive insects by obtaining firewood locally.
  2. Dogs should be on leash and attended at all times.
  3. There is a limit of 3 tents or 1 RV or trailer per site.
  4. A maximum of 2 licensed vehicles (includes trailers of all kinds) may be parked at each campsite.
  5. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  6. Generator use is limited to 3 hours per day and only between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
  7. Filling of RV water tanks in the campground is prohibited.

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