Pinecrest Campground
Pinecrest Campground ranks among the most popular in Northern California. The campground is conveniently located close to Pinecrest Lake. Families can walk to the beach or over to the marina to rent a small boat. Water skiing and jet skis are not allowed on the lake. A favorite hike is the 4-mile circuit around the lake. A paved bike trail links Meadowview and Pinecrest campgrounds with the lake.
During the summer months, outdoor movies or ranger programs are offered every night at the amphitheater within walking distance of Pinecrest Campground. Fishing is a favorite past-time from boats, 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.
RV Camping and Tent Camping at Pinecrest Campground
Campsites at Pinecrest Campground are arranged in 4 loops with A Loop being the farthest from the lake and amphitheater, but also the quietest. All 200 of the campsites are available for RV camping or tent camping. All campground roads and parking pads are paved. Most campsites have good shade. Some are close together. Those on the perimeter tend to have more privacy. All restrooms, except for 3 in "D" loop, have electricity for light and electrical appliances. Overflow parking has been moved to a location off the Dodge Ridge Road on Old Pinecrest School Road.
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
