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Popular amenities for Pinecrest places to stay

Self check-in
Gym
BBQ grill
Laptop-friendly workspace
Wifi

Stay near Pinecrest's top sights

Pinecrest Lake149 locals recommend
Pinecrest Lake Resort50 locals recommend
Steam Donkey Restaurant36 locals recommend
Strawberry inn19 locals recommend
Pinecrest Movie Theatre12 locals recommend
Pinecrest Lake Marina11 locals recommend

Other great vacation rentals in Pinecrest

Superhost
A spacious living area features large windows that frame expansive forest views. A comfortable sofa is positioned beside a stone fireplace, with a flat-screen TV mounted nearby. A dining table sits adjacent to a well-equipped kitchen, enhancing the welcoming atmosphere of the home.
Chalet in Groveland
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviews

Yosemite, Hot Tub, Kayaks!

Guest favorite
The exterior of a single-story cabin is surrounded by tall trees, featuring a welcoming front deck with seating and a patio umbrella. Natural sunlight filters through the trees, creating a peaceful atmosphere. The cabin’s welcoming facade is complemented by large windows.
Cabin in Long Barn
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 59 reviews

Mountain Cabin near Pinecrest

Guest favorite
A spacious deck featuring comfortable seating arranged around a gas fireplace, enhancing outdoor relaxation. An umbrella offers shade, while string lights provide gentle illumination in the evening. A gas grill is positioned nearby, with a scenic view of surrounding trees enhancing the tranquil atmosphere.
Cabin in Groveland
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 77 reviews

Relaxing Mountain Retreat

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An outdoor dining area features a sturdy wooden table beneath a shaded pergola, complemented by hanging lights. A barbecue grill is visible nearby, with steps leading to the upper yard. Vibrant flowers are arranged in a planter, enhancing the natural setting.
Home in Sonora
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviews

Fantastic Location! Walk to Downtown.

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Home in Arnold
5 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews

Near Bear Valley:HotTub/Outdoor BBQ/GEN/FP Table.

Superhost
A well-lit bedroom features a spacious bed adorned with blue accent pillows. A skylight and large windows provide natural light, while elegant curtains frame the openings. A small table sits beside the bed, contributing to the room's airy feel.
Home in Groveland
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviews

Spacious Home with Three Decks Near Yosemite

Superhost
An A-frame living area features a cozy layout with a large leather sofa and armchair, complemented by a warm rug on hardwood floors. Natural light pours in from the wide windows, highlighting the wooden beam accents and the modern kitchen visible in the background.
Cabin in Arnold
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 55 reviews

Deer View Chalet - located in Blue Lake Springs

Top guest favorite
A spacious living area features a stone fireplace framed by a wooden mantel. Modern furnishings include a light-colored sectional sofa and a wooden coffee table. A large television is mounted on the wall, and ample natural light enters through arched windows.
Home in Twain Harte
5 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Private Mountain Getaway!

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Your guide to Pinecrest

All About Pinecrest

Tucked away in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the tiny community of Pinecrest sits within striking distance of two of Northern California’s greatest natural wonders: Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park. The 300-acre Pinecrest Lake is one of the few local attractions in this small town, regularly stocked with rainbow trout for anglers and swim-friendly during the warm-weather months. Exploring the lake’s loop trail gives you a nice preview of what you might experience during the rest of your trip, as it leads you along uphill and downhill stretches and around the deep blue lake reflecting images of tree-covered mountains.

Apart from the lake, most activities will require a short drive to explore the California wilderness. The massive Stanislaus National Forest encompasses moderate to difficult hikes through wildflower meadows and miles of pine trees, with trails ending at peaks of up to 11,500 feet or at calming waterfalls between large mountain boulders. But you don’t have to be an expert hiker to enjoy nature here; the village also offers a sandy beach near the lake and some excellent locally sourced restaurants for a dinner away from the cabin.

The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Pinecrest

Pinecrest experiences cold winters, warm summers, and cool fall and spring weather. Because the town sits at elevation, make sure to bring a jacket any time of year, as it can get noticeably cooler at night. Summer is dry, and winter is the most humid time of year. In winter, you can expect snowy weather, and light snowfall is possible in early spring and late fall. During the hot summer months, renting a Pinecrest cabin near the swim-friendly lake is ideal.

Winter sports enthusiasts can tackle the ski slopes during the cold months. And if it’s a cold, sunny day, Calaveras Big Trees State Park and its giant sequoia trees are worth a few hours of your time. As the weather warms back up in spring, plan a two-mile hike to Sardine Falls, where you will reach a 75-foot waterfall surrounded by large boulders at the top.

Top things to do in Pinecrest

Pinecrest Lake National Recreation Trail

This four-mile trail follows the shoreline of Pinecrest Lake. The trail terrain changes from an easy flat surface to rocky inclines, so it’s best to wear hiking shoes. Along the trail, you will pass the Pinecrest Marina with its small boats, and see the tree-covered Sierra Nevada Mountains in the background. If it’s hot outside, cool off with a swim break in the lake.

Emigrant Wilderness

The Emigrant Wilderness area is a short drive from Pinecrest, bordered by Yosemite National Park and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest just across the border in Nevada. The two-hour hike to Powell Lake passes grassy meadows and tall pine trees. The elevation gain is almost 1,000 feet, so you can expect changes from steep downhill slopes to sudden moments of uphill trekking. Swim-friendly Powell Lake will greet you at the top of the hike, forming a near-perfect oval with reflections of the mountains visible in the water.

Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Nearly 7,000 acres of massive sequoias fill Calaveras Big Trees State Park, a manageable day trip from Pinecrest. One of the most impressive sites at the park is at the North Grove entrance, where visitors see the enormous Discovery Tree Stump, which could easily fit a full-sized vehicle on top of it. The centuries-old tree was discovered in 1852 and fell shortly after, leaving the massive stump exposed today.

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