Pinecrest Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 39.8 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 40.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 38.1897, -119.9975
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Pinecrest Campground is situated in the Pinecrest Basin adjacent to the Pinecrest Lake Day Use Area. It has 200 campsites, each of which has a metal fire ring and a picnic table. Roads and parking areas, which vary in length, are paved. Water hydrants are located to serve several sites. All restrooms have flush toilets and sinks. All restrooms, except for 3 in "D" loop, have electricity for light and electrical appliances. Some restrooms are fully accessible. This campground is on a reservation system with the National Recreation Reservation Service (1-877-444-6777). It is essential that you have a reservation if you intend to camp in Pinecrest between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. Plan early - this campground fills up fast in the summer months!
From the USFS.Official page
Is Pinecrest Campground free?
No. Pinecrest Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Pinecrest Campground?
One mile east of the California Highway 108 and the Pinecrest Lake Road junction within the Pinecrest Lake Recreation Area.
Nearby
- PINECREST0.1 mi
- PINECREST DAY USE AREA0.3 mi
- Meadowview Campground0.4 mi
- Pioneer Trail Group Campground0.5 mi
- PIONEER TRAIL0.6 mi
- Kerrick Corral Campground2.5 mi
- Teleli Pulaya Campground3.0 mi
- TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground3.0 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site39.8 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water40.2 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
