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Pinecrest Campground
Pinecrest is a campground in Stanislaus National Forest, California, managed by the USDA Forest Service[5]. Recreation.gov lists 196 overnight campsites and says it can be reserved there[1][2].
What to expect
Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting near Pinecrest Lake, with many sites shaded by trees[6]. All 196 listed sites are standard nonelectric sites[1]. Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[4]. Of the listed sites, 192 accept an RV or trailer and 196 accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 48 feet[3]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM, according to Recreation.gov[8][9]. Most sites allow up to 6 people[10].
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 196 |
| Site types[1] | 196 standard nonelectric |
| Reservations[2] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Hookups[4] | electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites |
| Longest RV or trailer[3] | 48 ft (median 30 ft) |
| Equipment[7] | RV or trailer at 192 sites, tent at 196 sites |
| Pets[11] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Campfires[12] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Check-in[8] | 2:00 PM |
| Check-out[9] | 11:00 AM |
| People per site[10] | 6 |
Before you go
- Book through Recreation.gov, where this campground is listed as reservable[2].
- Plan for no hookups, since Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with them[4].
- Site details can change, so look over the Recreation.gov listing before you go.
- Fire restrictions can apply at any time, so check current rules before lighting a campfire[12].
- The official listing shows the current price.
Questions people ask
- Can you reserve Pinecrest campground?
- Yes, Recreation.gov lists Pinecrest as reservable[2].
- Does Pinecrest have RV hookups?
- Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 196 campsites[4].
- How long an RV can Pinecrest fit?
- The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 48 feet[3]. Limits vary by site, so check the site you want.
- Are dogs allowed at Pinecrest campground?
- Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 196 campsites with this detail listed[11].
- Are campfires allowed at Pinecrest?
- Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 7 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 196 overnight campsites at Pinecrest: 196 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pinecrest can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Pinecrest: 48 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 30 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Hookups at Pinecrest per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 196 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pinecrest is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Stanislaus National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Recreation.gov description for Pinecrest. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Permitted equipment at Pinecrest: 192 sites accept an RV or trailer and 196 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-in time at Pinecrest on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at Pinecrest on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at Pinecrest: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Pinecrest: yes at all 196 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Pinecrest: yes at all 7 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
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