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Pinecrest Day Use Area

Stanislaus National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundYosemite AreaCalifornia⭐ 4.1 (18)
Pinecrest Day Use Area
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1 of the last 17 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
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💡 In short

Pinecrest Day Use Area in California is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 4.0 mi away (straight line).

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🔌 Charging station20.2 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 14 openings at Pinecrest Day Use Area over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 1–4 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

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆18 ratings
5★9
4★5
3★2
2★1
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon1.8/4
T-Mobile0.7/4
AT&T0.4/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Pinecrest Day Use Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Pinecrest Day Use Area?

Pinecrest Day Use Area 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 can I get a spot at Pinecrest Day Use Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Pinecrest Day Use Area 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 Day Use Area?

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Pinecrest Day Use Area over the last 30 days, on 13 separate days, most of them for stays 1–4 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 Day Use Area a good campground?

Pinecrest Day Use Area holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 18 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Pinecrest Day Use Area?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Pinecrest Day Use Area, Verizon rates highest at 1.8 out of 5 from 5 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Pinecrest Day Use Area located?

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

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