Pinecrest

Stanislaus National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundYosemite AreaCalifornia⭐ 4.3 (1070)

🟢 31 open windows right now — soonest Sat Aug 29–Tue Sep 1

1 of the last 49 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.

Availability checked 8m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Pinecrest in California has 31 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Aug 29–Tue Sep 1. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nightsbook these dates →sites D #D050

Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, A #A046–A #A050 next to each othersites A #A008, #A011, #A014, #A015, #A016, #A025, #A026, #A027, #A029, #A035, #A037, #A046, #A047, #A048, #A049, #A050, #A055, #A056, #A057, #A058, B #B003, #B008, #B009, #B010, #B011, #B018, #B021, #B023, #B025, #B027, #B028, C #C002, #C008, #C017, #C029, #C032, #C035, D #D003, #D007, #D009, #D012, #D016, #D032, #D035, #D053, E #E002, #E003, #E004, #E005, #E009, #E012, #E013, #E014, #E015

Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites B #B007, #B012, #B015, #B022, C #C034, D #D022, #D052

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, C #C037–A #A043 next to each othersites A #A001, #A003, #A005, #A006, #A007, #A008, #A009, #A011, #A016, #A019, #A020, #A021, #A030, #A032, #A034, #A035, #A036, #A037, #A038, #A039, #A040, #A041, #A042, #A043, #A045, #A050, #A051, #A052, #A053, #A055, #A057, #A058, #A059, B #B002, #B003, #B004, #B005, #B006, #B007, #B008, #B009, #B010, #B012, #B013, #B014, #B015, #B018, #B020, #B021, #B024, #B025, #B031, #B032, C #C004, #C009, #C012, #C014, #C015, #C016, #C019, #C032, #C034, #C037, D #D009, #D049, E #E001, #E002, #E003, #E004, #E009, #E011, #E012, #E014, #E015, #E017

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, B #B004–A #A007 next to each othersites A #A007, #A010, #A019, #A020, #A021, #A033, #A034, #A036, #A042, #A043, #A044, #A052, #A053, #A054, #A059, B #B004, #B013, #B020, #B032, C #C026, #C028, D #D002, #D005, #D021, #D023, #D025, #D026, #D028, #D037, E #E006, #E016

Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, A #A022–D #D024 next to each othersites A #A022, #A023, #A041, D #D019, #D024

Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →👥 A #A012 & A #A013 next to each othersites A #A002, #A012, #A013, #A031, #A045, B #B029, #B031, C #C010, #C037, D #D031, #D034

Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →sites A #A001, B #B024, C #C014, #C024, D #D001, #D018, #D040

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite A #A008 — Paved site with picnic table and fire ring — **Site A #A008** · Paved site with picnic table and fire ringUSDA Forest Service

Campsite A #A008 — Pinecrest Campground Site A8 — **Site A #A008** · Pinecrest Campground Site A8USDA Forest Service

Campsite A #A011 — Pinecrest Campground Site A11 — **Site A #A011** · Pinecrest Campground Site A11USDA Forest Service

Campsite A #A011 — Paved site with picnic table and fire ring — **Site A #A011** · Paved site with picnic table and fire ringUSDA Forest Service

Campsite A #A014 — Paved site with picnic table and fire ring — **Site A #A014** · Paved site with picnic table and fire ringUSDA Forest Service

Campsite A #A014 — Pinecrest Campground Site A14 — **Site A #A014** · Pinecrest Campground Site A14USDA Forest Service

Campsite A #A015 — Paved site with picnic table and fire ring — **Site A #A015** · Paved site with picnic table and fire ringUSDA Forest Service

Campsite A #A015 — Pinecrest Campground Site A15 — **Site A #A015** · Pinecrest Campground Site A15USDA Forest Service

Campsite A #A016 — Paved site with picnic table and fire ring — **Site A #A016** · Paved site with picnic table and fire ringUSDA Forest Service

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 3.8 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger3.8 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger20.2 midirections →

🔌 Charging station20.0 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Pinecrest over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 12–40 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~302 mi from LA💵 $40/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆1,070 ratings

5★654

4★224

3★110

2★52

1★30

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.4/4

T-Mobile0.2/4

AT&T0.1/4

Sprint retired1.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Pinecrest FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Pinecrest?

Pinecrest in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Pinecrest?

Campsite fees at Pinecrest run about $40/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Pinecrest when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Pinecrest often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Pinecrest?

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Pinecrest over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 12–40 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Pinecrest a good campground?

Pinecrest holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 1,070 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Pinecrest?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Pinecrest, Verizon rates highest at 2.4 out of 5 from 470 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Pinecrest located?

Pinecrest is located in Yosemite Area, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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