Meadowview Campground
Stanislaus National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pinecrest, CA, CA
Price: From $38 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/meadowview-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Meadowview Campground offers a quiet, remote wilderness experience by Pinecrest Lake with well-organized facilities including running water, flush toilets, and showers. Google reviewers praise its peaceful setting and family-friendly atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Sierra Garter Snake, and California Alligator Lizard present in area. Also watch for North American River Otter, Pileated Woodpecker, and Lazuli Bunting.
Insider tips for Meadowview Campground: Book well in advance for Summer 2026 onward — all sites require reservations during peak season Arrive early on weekdays (Thursday recommended) to secure a site during summer weekends No RV hookups at most sites — only suitable for self-contained RVs
Skip Meadowview Campground if: Seeking RV hookups — no hookups available. Planning to visit outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — campground is seasonal. Prefer spontaneous first-come, first-served camping during peak season — reservations required as of Summer 2026.
Best time to visit Meadowview Campground: Memorial Day through Labor Day — Official operating season. Note: Beginning Summer 2026, ALL campsites require advance reservations during peak season (Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend)..
Nearby campgrounds: Pinecrest (PINECREST, CA), Pinecrest Day Use Area (Pinecrest, CA), Cherry Valley (Groveland, CA), Waka Lu Hep Yo (Dorrington, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Meadowview Campground
Cell signal at Meadowview Campground (Pinecrest, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook well in advance for Summer 2026 onward
all sites require reservations during peak season
Arrive early on weekdays (Thursday recommended) to secure a site during summer weekends
No RV hookups at most sites
only suitable for self-contained RVs
Official operating season. Note: Beginning Summer 2026, ALL campsites require advance reservations during peak season (Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend).
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Sonora, take Highway 108 east for 30 miles, take the Pinecrest exit onto Pinecrest Lake Road and continue to the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Stanislaus National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Stanislaus National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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