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Meadowview Campground

Meadowview Campground is situated in the Pinecrest Basin approximately one mile from the Pinecrest Lake Day Use Area and ½ mile off of Highway 108 and the Summit Ranger Station. Campers are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. It has 100 camping sites, each of which has a metal stove/ fire pit and a table. Roads and parking areas, which vary in length, are paved. Water hydrants are located to serve several sites. All restrooms have flush toilets and sinks. This campground fills nightly on weekends and many weekdays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It is recommended that you arrive early in the day if you plan to find an available site.

Reservations

Loops 300-400 are reservation only on Recreation.gov. These sites were previously first-come, first-served, so plan ahead for your next Pinecrest adventure.

General Information

$10 for Pinecrest Dump Station off of Highway 108

May - October

Contact Dodge Ridge for more information 209-965-3474

If you wish to use a stove, grill, or have a campfire it is recommended, but not required, that you get a campfire permit.  This FREE Permit can be obtained at preventwildfiresca.org or at any ranger station. Do not burn plastic or metal. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it.

The Interagency Senior and Interagency Access Passes are honored and provide a 50 percent discount on camping fees in the campground.  Pass number must be written on fee envelope or Pass must be shown to Host. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping.

Camp in designated sites only. The number of people allowed in a single campsite is six. The maximum length of stay in any campground is 14 days. Please leave the area in as good (or better) condition than you found it. Often, locations destroyed by thoughtless campers must be closed to restore the area's natural health. Help ensure your favorite area remains open.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $38 per night

Dodge Ridge Corporation operates Meadowview Campground and charges the following fees:

  • $38.00 for a single-family site  Cash only.

The Interagency Senior and Interagency Access Passes are honored and provide a 50 percent discount on camping fees in the campground.  Pass number must be written on fee envelope or Pass must be shown to Host. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping. Dodge Ridge Corporation operates this campground under a special use permit administered by the Forest Service. The fees paid by concessionaires finance the refurbishment of facilities in the campgrounds they operate.

Pinecrest Lake Resort Marina - Boat Rentals

Bike Rentals

Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort - Disc Golf, Mountain Biking 

Horseback Riding - Aspen Pack Station / Kennedy Meadows

Contact Name: Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort

Contact Phone: 209.965.3474

Summit Ranger Station

Address: #1 Pinecrest Lake Road Pinecrest, CA 95364
Phone: (209) 965-3434
Hours: Autumn/ Winter/ Spring Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.1864

Longitude: -120.0038

Directions

Off Dodge Ridge Road near Pinecrest Campground within the Pinecrest Recreation Area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Other Amenities

Pinecrest Day Use

Pinecrest Amphitheater - Movie under the Stars

Sport Shop

Market

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Interpretive Areas/ExhibitsInterpretive Areas/Exhibits

Disc GolfDisc Golf

Scenic DrivingScenic Driving

Last updated September 22, 2025