Pioneer Trail Group Campground
Pioneer Trail Group Campground is on a forested ridge overlooking Pinecrest Lake in the Stanislaus National Forest. By foot, the lake is less than ½-mile away; by car, about 1½ miles. Pioneer Trail Group Campground has 3 sites, 2 of which can accommodate up to 50 people and a third site which can hold up to 100. Parking lots will hold 10, 15, or 25 vehicles depending on vehicle size The campground is open year-round, allowing individuals to use it without cost for snow camping during the winter.
During the summer months, outdoor movies or ranger programs are offered every night at the Pinecrest Lake 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.
