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Meadowview Campground

Stanislaus National Forest

Upcoming Availability

10 of 14 days currently show available sites.

View releasing sites

Sun, Jul 26

None

available

Mon, Jul 27

10

sites

Tue, Jul 28

27

sites

Wed, Jul 29

32

sites

Thu, Jul 30

18

sites

Fri, Jul 31

None

available

Sat, Aug 1

None

available

Sun, Aug 2

25

sites

Mon, Aug 3

35

sites

Tue, Aug 4

37

sites

Wed, Aug 5

41

sites

Thu, Aug 6

30

sites

Fri, Aug 7

1

site

Sat, Aug 8

None

available

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Meadowview campground is located by Pinecrest Lake, just 30 miles east of Sonora, at an elevation of 5600 feet. Amenities for each site includes a paved parking pad, picnic table and campfire ring. Many campsites are shaded by trees and sit near the southwest side of the 300-acre Pinecrest Lake in Stanislaus National Forest.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Amenities for each site includes a paved parking pad, picnic table and campfire ring. Drinking water is handy and restrooms have flush toilets, sinks and a utility sink. No RV hookups area available and no showers. 100-200 loops remain first come first serve.

Natural Features

Many campsites are shaded by trees and sit near the southwest side of the 300-acre Pinecrest Lake in Stanislaus National Forest. In this beautiful mountain landscape, wildlife viewing opportunities include marmots, squirrels, coyotes and deer. Stanislaus National Forest is situated in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. The area boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped mountain peaks and California's Great Central Valley.

Recreation

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 at the sandy beach. Educational programs are also a highlight of the recreation area. Bike rentals are on hand so campers can bike around the area.

Nearby Attractions

Located in the nearby area are several activities. There are ample hiking trails, horseback riding, fishing, mountain bike riding, and water activities. Pinecrest lake is a boating and swimming recreation area with restaurants, stores, boat rentals, and an outdoor movie theater. Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort is a ski area in the winter and in the summer is a basecamp for mountain biking, hiking, and a great indoor/outdoor BBQ. Aspen Meadow Pack Station is three miles from Pinecrest Lake and offers horseback rides and trail head for hiking. Kennedy Meadows is 30 miles east of Pinecrest and offers great river access for fishing, horse bike rides, hiking, and restaurants. Sonora Pass, a scenic winding highway that has guided people across the Sierra Nevada since 1852, is located nearby.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

95 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 218

200

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

β€”

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 122

100

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

33 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 202

200

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

β€”

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 131

100

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 319

300

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

39 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 133

100

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

39 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 409

400

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

37 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 329

300

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

39 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 119

100

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 314

300

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

39 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 211

200

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

22 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 219

200

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

22 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 114

100

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

18 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 109

100

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 318

300

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

33 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 213

200

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

β€”

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 212

200

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

β€”

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 129

100

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

31 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 105

100

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 325

300

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 201

200

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 308

300

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

39 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 204

200

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

19 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Site 117

100

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

25 ft

vehicle

6

people

β€”

shade

Important notices

Welcome to Meadowview Campground β–Ί IMPORTANT CAMPGROUND UPDATE β€” RESERVATIONS REQUIREDβ—„ Beginning Summer 2026, ALL CAMPSITES at Meadowview Campground will require advance reservations during peak season. Peak Season: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend These sites were previously first-come, first-served and will no longer be available without a reservation during this time period. Please plan ahead to secure your site. We look forward to hosting you at Meadowview Campground!
CAMPGROUND RULES & REGULATIONS Operated By Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort Under Special Use Permit From Stanislaus National Forest CAMPERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING AND ABIDING ALL INNKEEPER RULES CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT Check-In: 2 P.M. | Check-Out: 11 A.M. Leave Site Clean And Free Of Debris. Reservations: Will Be Checked Into Reserved Site at 2 P.M. Walk-Up Reservations: Select From Available Posted Sites Only. Do Not Register For Occupied Sites. Failure To Register/Pay Within 30 Minutes May Result In Fines And/Or Eviction. Your Official Receipt Must Be Completely Filled Out And Posted At Your Campsite Available For Inspection. Your Campsite Must Be Occupied (Slept In) The First Night; Camping Gear (Tent, RV) Must Stay Set Up To Show Your Site Is Occupied. NO SAVING SITES Maximum Stay: 14 Days for Any Person Or Group. This Includes Camping Equipment. CAPACITY LIMITS Max Of 6 People Per Site. Up To 2 Licensed Vehicles Per Site (Includes Cars, Travel Trailers, Boats, Utility Trailers, Etc.). 3 Tents Or 1 Rv/Trailer + 1 Tent Per Site. VEHICLES Speed Limit: 5 Mph. All Vehicles, Including Trailers, Must Be Parked Behind White Line With All Tires On The Parking Pad. Overflow Parking Available At Pinecrest School Rd Access From Dodge Ridge Rd. (see map) EMPTY CAMSITES MAY NOT BE USED FOR PARKING. Off-Highway Vehicles Or Other Unregistered/Unlicenced Vehicles Are Not Allowed In The Campground. Riding In The Back Of A Truck Is Prohibited Under C.A Law CVC23116(A) All C.A State Vehicle Laws Apply In Campground Roadways. SANITATION & WATER No Water Hookups For Trailers/RVs. Potable Water Is For Small Containers (5 Gallons Or Less). DO NOT CONNECT ANYTHING TO WATER SPIGOTS In Campgrounds. No Bathing, Cleaning Fish Or Dishwashing At Water Spigots. Dishwashing Is Only Allowed In Utility Sinks At Restrooms. Do Not Drain RV Sewage Onto The Ground. Gray Water May Be Collected In A Container, Filtered And Dispersed Over The Forest Floor, Away From The Camping Area. Dump Station Located On HWY 108. Dispose Of All Trash INSIDE Of Dumpsters With The Lid Closed And Locked. Do Not Leave Garbage Outside Of The Dumpsters. If Trash Does Not Fit In Container, Pack It Out. NOISE Quiet Hours Are From 10 P.M. To 6 A.M. No Loud Noises (Music, Conversations, Dogs, Etc.). Day Use Areas And Beaches Are Closed During These Hours. Generators: Limited To Up To 3 Hours Per Day Between 8 A.M. And 8 P.M. Chainsaw Use: 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. For Cutting Firewood Only. No Cutting Of Standing/Live Trees. ADDITIONAL RULES Dogs: Never Leave Unattended Or Unleashed. Clean Up After Your Dog. Pets Are Not Allowed On Beaches. Skateboards/Rollerblades: Not Allowed. Bikes/Scooters Follow One-Way Signs-18 Helmets Required Campfires: Must Be Contained In Fire Rings With Minimal Flame And Attended By An Adult At All Times. Daytime Fires Are Discouraged. Only Dead And Downed Wood Within Campground Limits May Be Collected For Campfires. Do Not Use Nails/Axes In Trees. Hammocks May Be Hung With Rope Only. Do Not Move Picnic Tables Or Make Tarp Walls Around Campsites.
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Common questions

Is Meadowview Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 10 of the next 14 days, starting Mon, Jul 27. Availability changes constantly β€” check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Meadowview Campground?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.