About Pinecrest, CA
Surrounded by the beautiful Stanislaus National Forest, Pinecrest is located in Tuolumne County, off the Upper Highway 108 corridor between Strawberry, and Dodge Ridge Winter Sports Area, and just half an hour form the historic community Sonora. Pinecrest is home to Pinecrest Lake, offering a plenty of outdoor fun including swimming, hiking, camping and fishing. Dodge Ridge Winter Sports Area offers plenty of winter sports activities. There are plenty of camping and lodging destinations to choose from to enjoy your stay.

Attractions & Activities
Aspen Meadow Pack Station: P O Box 3403, Sonora, CA  95370. Tel: (209) 965-3402
Dodge Ridge Winter Sports Area: 1 Dodge Ridge Road, Pinecrest, CA  95364. Tel: (209) 965-3474
Emigrant Wilderness Area: This 113,000 acre wilderness area is bordered by Yosemite National Park on the south, the Toiyabe National Forest on the east, and State Highway 108 on the north. There are approximately 185 miles of trails in the Emigrant Wilderness, and travel is restricted to foot or horseback. Info: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/visitor/emigrant
Pinecrest Lake: Located 30 miles east of Sonora on State Highway 108, this lake provides a variety of outdoor adventures including swimming, boating, camping, fishing, and hiking. http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/visitor/pinecrest.shtml
Stanislaus National Forest: Featuring over 800 miles of rivers and streams, and pristine solitude. Enjoy swimming, fishing, camping, hiking, rafting, canoeing, horse riding, snowmobiling and more. Tel: (209) 532-3671, www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/
Yosemite National Park: Covering nearly 1,200 square miles of vast wilderness, Yosemite National Park is one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, and is known for its waterfalls, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, and much more. Enjoy hiking, birding and wildlife watching, photography, stargazing, ranger and interpretive programs, horseback riding, water activities, fishing, biking, winter sports and more. Tel: (209) 372-0200, www.nps.gov/yose

Lodging, RV & Camping
Camp Sylvester, Inc.: P.O. Box 1479, Pinecrest, CA  95364. Tel: (209) 965-3172
Pinecrest Chalet: 500 Dodge Ridge Rd., Pinecrest, CA  95364. Tel: (209) 965-3276
Pinecrest Lake Resort & Marina: Pinecrest Lake Road, Pinecrest, CA  95364. Tel: (209) 965-3411
Pinecrest / Meadowview /Pioneer Trail Campgrounds: Pinecrest Lake Road, Pinecrest, CA  95364. Tel: (209) 965-3116

Visitor, Relocation & Community Information
Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau: Tuolumne County is the recreational and cultural center of the Mother Lode near Yosemite National Park. Visit the historic Gold Country where the biggest gold rush in American history began. For Pinecrest, Tuolumne County High Country and area information, please click here.
 

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Articles & Interviews

Discover Tuolumne County, CA: Nestled in the heart of California’s historic Gold Country where the biggest gold rush in American history began, Tuolumne County is the recreational and cultural center of the Mother Lode near Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest. Read more and listen to our interview with Nanci Sikes, Executive Director of Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau. Click Here.