OPERATIONAL STATUS
All Campgrounds Have Re-opened as of Thursday, September 16, except for Boulder Flat and Brightman West which are closed for the season.
Scroll down for the complete list of campgrounds we operate.
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Please Read the Campground Rules and Regulations. Campers are responsible for knowing and abiding by these inn keeper rules and regulations to best ensure the quality camping experience by all visitors.
Reservation Information
Please visit Recreation.gov to make your reservation for the Pinecrest Campground or Pioneer Trail Group Campgrounds or call (877) 444-6777. Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance.
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1/2 price for seniors 62 & older with Golden Access Pass.
Golden Access Passes can be purchased for $80 at any Forest Service Station.
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1/2 price for campers with disabilities.
Must pick up a Disability Access Pass from any Forest Service Station.
Pinecrest Campground
Status: Open for camping by reservation, with some first-come, first-serve sites available.
Fire restrictions will continue to be in place per forest order. These restrictions prohibit campfires, charcoal stoves, and smoking materials in the Forest.
A short five minute walk from beautiful Pinecrest Lake, the Pinecrest Campground offers almost 200 sites for a variety of tent, trailer, and RV camping for access to all the fishing, hiking, swimming, paddling, and enjoyment that Pinecrest has to offer. The area is mostly forested and each site has a paved parking pad, picnic table, and fire ring. Reservations can be made by calling (877) 444-6777 or online at Recreation.gov.
Know Before you go!
• If you or anyone in your party are feeling unwell, please stay home. We recommend that all visitors thoughtfully weigh their choice about travelling and heed recommendations set forth by County and State Health Officials, and the Center for Disease Control.
• We recommend guests bring their own personal hand sanitizer, wipes and tissues.
Thank you for being flexible and positive during these changing times. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Meadowview Campground
Status: Open for first-come, first-serve camping
Fire restrictions will continue to be in place per forest order. These restrictions prohibit campfires, charcoal stoves, and smoking materials in the Forest.
Meadowview is located right next to the Pinecrest Campground and is a short five minute walk from beautiful Pinecrest Lake. Meadowview offers a variety of tent, trailer, and RV camping with access to all the fishing, hiking, swimming, paddling and everything else that Pinecrest Lake is famous for. The area is mostly forested and each site has a paved parking pad, picnic table, and fire ring.
Brightman Complex Campgrounds
Status: Open for first-come, first-serve camping (Boulder Flat and Brightman West are closed for the season).
Fire restrictions will continue to be in place per forest order. These restrictions prohibit campfires, charcoal stoves, and smoking materials in the Forest.
These five campgrounds are small, offering 10 – 35 sites per campground, providing a true high country camping experience. Located on the banks of the Stanislaus River, 20 miles East of Pinecrest, these campgrounds are some of the highest on the Sonora Pass. This area offers some of the best fishing, hiking and scenery in the region. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring.
The Brightman Complex is made up of the following 5 campgrounds (check each tab for pricing and dates of availability)
Fraser Flat Campground
Status: Open for first-come, first-serve camping
Fire restrictions will continue to be in place per forest order. These restrictions prohibit campfires, charcoal stoves, and smoking materials in the Forest.
Fraser Flat is located approximately 10 miles below Pinecrest on the South Fork of the Stanislaus River. Fraser Flat is a picturesque campground located on a gently flowing section of the South Fork of the Stanislaus River. This campground has 38 sites, paved roads and parking pads, tables, fire rings, vault toilets and potable water. There are also 2 ADA accessible sites and 3 fishing piers on the river, one of which is ADA accessible. There are many Forest Service roads and trails in the area which provide access to the region's forest. Fraser Flat offers an interpretive program on a variety of topics including the History of the Tri Dam project, Mark Twain, and Campfire songs.
Pioneer Trail Campground
Status: Open for reservation only camping.
Fire restrictions will continue to be in place per forest order. These restrictions prohibit campfires, charcoal stoves, and smoking materials in the Forest.
At this time, late fall and winter camping is not available at Pioneer Trail. We will update this page if we are able to make winter camping available at Pioneer Trail.
Summer Camping
Pioneer Trail is a group campground with 3 large sites capable of accommodating 50 – 100 people each, perfect for youth groups, family reunions, scouting groups, social groups etc. Parking areas are paved. Each site has multiple picnic tables and large fire rings for serious outdoor cooking. It is a short walk down the hill to Pinecrest Lake and associated amenities. Reservations are required for this campground by calling (877) 444-6777 or online at Recreation.gov.
Winter Camping (mid-October to mid-April)
Pioneer Trail is also open for first-come-first-serve Winter Camping from Mid-October through Mid-April. Winter camping is free for groups of 25 or less. Please send an email to [email protected] to inform our staff of your planned arrival date.
Clark Fork Complex
Status: Open for first-come, first-serve camping
Fire restrictions will continue to be in place per forest order. These restrictions prohibit campfires, charcoal stoves, and smoking materials in the Forest.
Clark Fork and Sand Flat Campgrounds are situated along the Clark Fork banks of the Stanislaus River, 5 miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road and Highway 108. It is about 25 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station in Pinecrest.
Things to Do & Resources In The Pinecrest Area
Campground Rules and Regulations
Please read our Campground Rules & Regulations. Campers are responsible for knowing and abiding by these inn keeper rules and regulations to best ensure the quality camping experience by all visitors.
Campground Comments & Questions
- For questions about reservations or to make a reservation, call (877) 444-6777 or visit Recreation.gov.
- Feel free to send an email about your recent stay or about an upcoming stay at any of the campgrounds listed above to [email protected] or call the Pinecrest Kiosk (209) 965-3116
All prices listed are subject to change without notice
These campgrounds are operated by Dodge Ridge under a special use permit from the Stanislaus National Forest.
The US Forest Service