All campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

Pioneer Trail Group Campground Site #1, Grills

Pioneer Trail Group Campground, Site #1

Pioneer Trail Group Campground Site #1, Picnic Tables

Pioneer Trail Group Campground Site #1, Fire Ring

Pioneer Trail Group Campground Site #1

Pioneer Trail Group Campground, Site #2

Pioneer Trail Group Campground, Site #2, view from main road

Pioneer Trail Group Campground, Site #2, Fire Ring and Grills

Pioneer Trail Group Campground, Site #2, serving table and water spigot

Pioneer Trail Group Campground, Site #2 overview

Pioneer Trail Group Campground, Site #2, tables and water spigots

Pioneer Trail Group Campground, Site #3: Grills, serving table and water spigot

Pioneer Trail Group Campground, Site #3, overview

Pioneer Trail Group Campground, Site #3

Pioneer Trail Group Campground, Site #3: Grills, serving table and water spigots

Pioneer Trail Group Campground, Site #3, Vault toilets

PIONEER TRAIL

Pioneer Trail Group Campground

Pioneer Trail

<h2>Overview</h2>
Pioneer Trail Group Campground offers groups of up to 100 people the opportunity to camp near the beautiful Pinecrest Lake. The campground is located within the Pinecrest Recreational Area just 2 miles from the lake, which beckons visitors with excellent fishing, boating, hiking and swimming opportunities. 
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In this spectacular mountain region, wildlife viewing opportunities include marmots, squirrels, coyotes and deer.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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 in designated beach areas.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Campsites 1 and 3 will accommodate up to 50 campers and Site 2 will accommodate up to 100 campers. Each site features a large campfire circle, picnic tables and vault toilets. 
  No RV hookups or electricity are available. Pay showers are within a few miles. Winter camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pets are welcome, but must be compliant with Tuolumne County leash laws.
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Pioneer Trail sits at an elevation of 5,600 feet, in a wooded area near the southwest side of the 300-acre Pinecrest Lake in Stanislaus National Forest.<br/><br/>
Stanislaus National Forest is located in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. It boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped mountain peaks and California's Great Central Valley.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby Sonora Pass is a scenic winding highway that has guided people across the Sierra Nevada since 1852.

Pioneer Trail Group Campground offers groups of up to 100 people the opportunity to camp near the beautiful Pinecrest Lake. The campground is located within the Pinecrest Recreational Area just 2 miles from the lake, which beckons visitors with excellent fishing, boating, hiking and swimming opportunities.

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Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

checkin time

checkout time

firepit

firepit

hike in distance to site

max num of people

max num of vehicles

pets allowed

picnic table

shade

water hookup

Permitted Equipment

tent-30ft

rv-30ft

trailer-30ft

Campsites

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2

3