U.S. Forest Service · Stanislaus National Forest

Meadowview Campground

IMPORTANT CAMPGROUND UPDATE . — RESERVATIONS REQUIRED . 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. Meadowview campground is located by Pinecrest Lake, just 30 miles east of Sonora, at an elevation of 5600 feet. The area includes a day-use beach and a marina, a small shopping center and Coffee Shop.

Reservable100 sites

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Campsites

Standard, no hookups	86
Tent-only	11
Host/management	3
Total	100

Amenities & rules

✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 49 ftRVs & trailersTents

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

From Sonora, take Highway 108 east for 30 miles, take the Pinecrest exit onto Pinecrest Lake Road and continue to the campground.

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.