The Best Camping in Pinecrest

Cleo's Bath Trail via Pinecrest Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Pinecrest, California.

Pinecrest Peak Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Pinecrest, California.

This 6+ mile hike is located at Pinecrest Lake in the Stanislaus National Forest located in Tuolumne County and features a lake, river, forest, waterfall, and swimming hole. It is accessible year-round,  in winter there will be snow, and the hike is dog friendly except between May 15th-September ...

Pinecrest Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Strawberry, California.

Pioneer Trail Group Campground is a true wonderland: amazing wildlife viewing opportunities, views of snow-capped mountain peaks, and a gorgeous lake filled with rainbow trout. Pinecrest Lake is perfect for fishing, boating, hiking, and swimming. The Pinecrest Lake National Recreation Trail is a ...

The campground operates on a first come, first serve basis and is typically open from May - September. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. The campground provides potable water and bathrooms. The fee is $10/night for a single family site, or $25/night for a group site. ...

Beardsley Dam is a first come, first serve campground. Each site is equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and bear boxes. The cost for a family site is $10 per night. The campground provides bathrooms, but not potable water - so bring enough for cooking and drinking. The campground is typicall...

Grouse Lake and Mud Lake is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pinecrest, California.

Crabtree Trail to Bear Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Mi Wuk Village, California.

Start by picking up your wilderness permit at the Summit Ranger Station near Pinecrest - (209) 965-3434. There's no quota for this area, so no need for reservations in advance. To reach the trailhead, make your way south from the Ranger Station and turn left onto Crabtree Rd. Drive along this ro...

Lower Emigrant Wilderness Shorter Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Pinecrest, California.

Burst Rock is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to see wildlife located near Long Barn, California.

Chewing Gum Lakes is located in Emigrant Wilderness, South of Lake Tahoe and North of Yosemite, with stunning valley views and gorgeous granite faces, peaking through the tree lines of the Stanislaus National Forest. Sitting just north of Yosemite allows you to take in a portion of the beauty of ...

This trip begins at ~7500 feet at the Box Springs Trailhead This trail is at the end of Forest Route 3N20Y. The trail, which is not regularly maintained and may at times be hard to follow, initially descends slightly to 7300', then stays mostly flat before rising just before the lakes. You will p...

Boulder Flat Campground operates on a first come, first serve basis. The campground is cash only and the fee is $15/night for a single family site. The campground provides vault toilets and potable water. If you wish to use a stove, grill, or make a campfire, it is highly recommended to obtain a ...

Dardanelles Pack Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Pinecrest, California.