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
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