PIONEER TRAIL
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 209-965-3474
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 39.8 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 40.1 mi
- Coordinates
- 38.1875, -119.9875
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the managing agency.
Is PIONEER TRAIL free?
We do not have a fee on record for PIONEER TRAIL. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to PIONEER TRAIL?
PIONEER TRAIL is at 38.1875, -119.9875. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- Pioneer Trail Group Campground0.0 mi
- PINECREST DAY USE AREA0.4 mi
- Pinecrest Campground0.6 mi
- PINECREST0.6 mi
- Meadowview Campground0.9 mi
- Kerrick Corral Campground1.9 mi
- Teleli Pulaya Campground3.6 mi
- TeleLi puLaya (Black Oak) Campground3.6 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site39.8 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water40.1 mi
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
