Pinecrest Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

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 including 2 tent-only sites. 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. Prices start at $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		58%
4 star		21%
3 star		12%
2 star		5%
1 star		2%

@TimothyW504852 · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #A58

This place checked all our boxes and then some, absolutely loved it and recommend it highly!

@LondaA60F6EF71 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #B32

Absolutely beautiful time at Pinecrest Campground! Sites are very nice, great place for families and of course our favorite, the Lake! The hike around the Lake is gorgeous, the fishing awesome and the people you meet enjoyable.

@SusannA9A1D7FB · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #D16

We love this little State Park camping location. The campsites are well maintained and there are many options for play time. You can swim, fish, paddle board, kayak, hike, or rent a boat for the family. If you bring your mt bike you can have great fun on the mountain at Dodge Ridge right next door or if you're into horses you can drive over to the nearby pack station for an affordable day of riding. Forget anything? Need more ice? Well, just walk over to the convenience store. Oh and don't forget the weekend movie nites for the kids! My husband and I always visit during the week and have found the campground to be relatively full but very quiet. 10PM quiet hrs are seriously respected here. Even during the day there have not been loud party people present. Please note that there are flush toilets, but NO SHOWERS here so bring your bucket and a privacy hut to wash the outdoor fun off before climbing into bed. Happy Camping!

@LydiaR1D71DE6C · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #B14

It was a very nice camp location no doubt on that bathrooms close and kept clean.

@ShawnB2489535 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #A7

Friendly staff, clean bathrooms and campgrounds. Overall wonderful experience.

@LauralynL7C7E8 · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #D20

We loved our camping experience at Pinecrest! I use to come when I was a kid 50 years ago and it has hardly changed! The camp round was well managed and it was quiet since we were there midweek only. The hike around the lake is very well maintained. We also went paddle boarding on the lake and it was so calm. We will return in the future.

@KevinG8036592 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #C34

Too many RVs around our campsite running generators day and night and too many super bright lights from other campsites, left 2 days early..

@LauraC7322672 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #A16

We love it is so beautiful it was our first time at Pinecrest and the nature is so nice the camping area is super clean I loved my camping site was so closed to the restrooms only little problem was there is no showers to shower after swimming in the lake. But definitely we want to come back.

@NicholasM38291 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #B5

Fishing was outstanding!

@LanaN99E848892 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #D8

Location was great! A lot of activities for the family. From hiking, fishing, swimming and even a movie at night. Would definitely stay here again!

@NorikoN40FEC3F · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #B7

It's beautiful and just like a well kept campground. The night movies are good with the newest movies. However, there were gun shots for a few minutes in the early morning. It appeared no one was trying to stop it. Safety is the most important for our family, so unfortunately we will not return although Pinecrest had served us for the past decade very well.

@EricaE35F7403D · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #D1

My familys first time at Pinecrest love the weather, beautiful place

@BeckM9E1EED4F6 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #A5

Campsite is great place with hiking trails at Pinecrest lake.

@ColleenB640551 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #A25

Great stay! Little chilly in the mornings.Staff was very good at making sure bathrooms were clean.

@SusanS9297654 · Camped on May 17, 2025 at Campsite #A21

The camp sites were not clean. Full of wood debris. A lot of downed trees. Never cleaned out fire ring. Never saw the camp host. No rangers driving thru campground to check on things. Had a great time but sad to see no ground improvements except bathroom floors.

@IrasemaS436E64 · Camped on May 17, 2025 at Campsite #D10

Visit Pinecrest lake is for me one of the best places that I like to visit, specially on my 70 birthday. I am planning to go back during the summer to show to my grandchildren the beauty of this lake.

@MinhB0CA8E1C26 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #D44

Campsite and facilities were great but we had neighbors that were up and about until about 3am so that definitely put a dampener on our trip. The campsite was fantastic otherwise.

@JoeN3442503 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #A13

First time camping at Pinecrest couldnt be more happier. Staff are very friendly makes us feel welcomed, also people around are very nice and friendly. The lake are beautiful general store only 2 minutes drive away. Highly recommend

@AndrewG6411791 · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #C19

Well maintained campground with nice staff and a lot of close options for stores and activities. Beautiful hiking and views too!

@JeffreyH206902 · Camped on May 13, 2025 at Campsite #A21

Beautiful hikes, pretty lake, friendly campsite staff.

@SumitA486398BB · Camped on May 10, 2025 at Campsite #D28

Amazing campground, we were there on a full-moon night and view on the lake were amazing. Would love to go there again, especially on a movie night.

@josev39EF24110 · Camped on May 8, 2025 at Campsite #A49

Good spot just hard to back travel trailer in Due to boulders and path.

@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

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