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Pinecrest
in Strawberry, CA · Verizon 4G
About Pinecrest
Pinecrest features a large campground by Pinecrest Lake, just 30 miles east of Sonora, at an elevation of 5600 feet. The area includes a day-use beach and a marina, a small shopping center and recreation cabins. The campground caters to all ages and is within walking distance of the lake, an amphitheater, visitor center, swimming beach and spectacular hiking trails. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws. The Pinecrest Lake National Recreation Trail takes hikers on an easy 4-mile stroll around Pinecrest Lake. Rainbow trout is a common catch in the lake and swimming is enjoyed at the sandy beach. Educational programs are also a highlight of the recreation area. Bike rentals are on hand so campers can bike around the area. Amenities for each site includes a paved parking pad, picnic table and campfire ring. Drinking water is handy and restrooms have flush…
- Fees: Dodge Ridge Corporation operates Pinecrest Campground and charges the following fees: - $40.00 for a single-family site The Interagency…
- Season: April – October
- Managed by: Stanislaus National Forest, FS
- Where: in Strawberry, CA · 38.19083, -119.99722
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest Lake N.R.T. | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Pioneer | Horse | 0.4 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Shadow of the Miwok Interperat | Horse | 0.5 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Trail of the Survivors I.T. | Horse | 0.5 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Pinecrest To Strawberry | Hiking | 0.7 mi | 0.7 mi |
| 18EV488 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Water fill-up: 0.7 mi
Propane: 3.8 mi
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- Pioneer Trail 0.6 mi
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