Pinecrest Campground, Pinecrest, CA

Pinecrest Campground is located in the Summit Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest (2 hrs 23 min southeast of El Dorado Hills, CA) with an elevation of 5,602 feet. There are a total of 196 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 193 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $32.14 per night. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.

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4.3 out of 5

5 star		57%
4 star		21%
3 star		12%
2 star		4%
1 star		2%

@olivemB21B68EF · Camped on Oct 18, 2024 at Campsite #D53

Its our go-to camp if we want to get connected with nature! We love the campground but there are no shower rooms. Hope they will consider building it in the future! It was a fun adventure camping during the fall. Well come back again.

@BryanM7662998 · Camped on Oct 18, 2024 at Campsite #B22

Nice campground, very close to the lake. There's an outdoor theater with seating than can be a fun experience with the family. One downside to this campground now, they've removed the portable shower facility that was once parked near the general store.

@BrittanyL90B62 · Camped on Oct 11, 2024 at Campsite #E1

Great stay, will return

@CarolinaSBDD29 · Camped on Oct 10, 2024 at Campsite #B24

Excelente lugar..como de sueo!

@Catherine84566 · Camped on Oct 4, 2024 at Campsite #D30

absolutely love this campsite! site was spacious although i knew it was all full that weekend and very close to the lake! classic camp. access to some snack shop/convenience store/coffee shack too. lovely place for a chill weekend getaway

@MarlynnK11A417 · Camped on Oct 4, 2024 at Campsite #A48

Know there will be people that who are partying way beyond 10P and there is no one to stop them, even in the furthest loop (A) from the lake.

@Guadalupe8EB97 · Camped on Sep 28, 2024 at Campsite #E14

Camping was great. Our family had so much fun. Our favorite part is making s'mores and talking about fun past family memories.

@CarolynS304177 · Camped on Sep 28, 2024 at Campsite #C24

We have always enjoyed Pinecrest and try to camp on a yearly basis. The employees have always been incredibly friendly and helpful.

@LaurelAEDEB163 · Camped on Sep 23, 2024 at Campsite #D35

Visited late September. Tent camped. Nice weather, water still warm enough to swim. Not too busy on the beaches and campgrounds. Stayed in the D loop and used the c loop bathrooms which were private bathrooms and immaculate. We brought a blow up raft to paddle out to the little rock islands and the kids had fun doing that. Dog friendly. Sandy beach. I am glad I brought a screened tent to put around the picnic table cause there were lots of gnats at our campsite and the bug spray didn't do much to keep them away. Neighbors were respectful and courteous of night hours quiet time. Campgrounds were well maintained. Will definitely be making this an annual trip.

@DeboraL6AD6D87 · Camped on Sep 20, 2024 at Campsite #C19

Campsites are well maintain and spacious, some have more privacy than others. Its a short walk to Pinecrest lake which is very convenient. I wouldnt recommend the sites close to the lake as the people from day use are passing by all the time and there is no privacy. They had movie nights on Fri and Sat when we went and it was great! Flushing toilets work well but on Sat there was no toilet paper anymore and it wasnt replaced until we left on Sun.

@NicholasM38291 · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #B9

Wonderful campground. B009 is a nice site.

@HankL2758427 · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #A31

Four days and no showers was th only bummer. Too cold to swim. Please advise where to shower.

@MeghanT8BFC14E · Camped on Sep 14, 2024 at Campsite #D16

Beautiful and easy walk around the lake.

@EugeneC2F7B606 · Camped on Sep 12, 2024 at Campsite #C6

It is a shame that the bathrooms are in such terrible condition we pay to camp and no one pays to use the day facilities at the lake. Something has to be done to better manage the campground. Too many dogs of leash and never see the Sheriff patrol thru the campsites. Such a great place but it really needs some work on the bathrooms especially

@JessicaS159432 · Camped on Sep 12, 2024 at Campsite #D52

Always a great time every year

@BobR3972553 · Camped on Sep 10, 2024 at Campsite #C36

Lovely stay. Fairly empty mid week this time of year. Im planning to come back really soon. Rangers are great. Facilities clean. Have to remember to bring a cushion for movie night.

@MiaJ01704C0E21 · Camped on Sep 10, 2024 at Campsite #D39

I LOVE this campground. It was just my 2 boys and I. I felt safe the entire time. It was so clean and well taken care of. It was so quiet and peaceful. We will be making pinecrest site D39 our annual camping trip. So close to the water as well!

@SteveJ4007832 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #C3

So peaceful and serene. Lake was beautiful!

@ShariSA14745A0 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #C18

We visit Pinecrest annually because of the easy lake access for shore fishing. The beach is a nice place for picnics.

@JenniferG44963 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #E13

This campsite was great. Plenty of shade, leveled ground, fits 2 cars or 1 truck. Near the store.

@JenniferG44963 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #E15

When you visit Pinecrest campgrounds you should do the hike around the lake. The one thing thats great about this camp site, E015, is that it is big. The cons: barely any trees around it so if the sun is beaming you will feel it and we didnt like that people from the e loop walk across this campsite to go to the restroom.

@AmyP7922549 · Camped on Sep 4, 2024 at Campsite #D22

I hadn't been to Pinecrest in over 20 years. I found it just as beautiful as before. The grounds and bathrooms are kept clean. Only complaint was the trail lake was a lot harder than I remembered. Could be the extra years on my age!

@LindaE6667754 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #B31

Being in Pinecrest any midweek after Labor Day is the best experience. Quiet, no screaming children, empty beach. My favorite time to be here.

@PamelaC5145049 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #B19

We had a great time! Super friendly people, big clean campsite.

@JosephZ19AE6B9 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #B20

Been many times. It is a great experience. In addition to the lake and marina, the store and coffee shop are tremendous!I do wish there were recycle bins in the camping loops.Store and coffee kiosk are tremendous! It's ALL good.

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