Campgrounds
Pioneer Trail Campground
Pioneer Trail Campground
Status:
OPEN FOR WINTER CAMPING 10/30/25 – MID APRIL 2026
Pioneer Trail is a group campground with 3 large sites capable of accommodating 50 – 100 people each, perfect for youth groups, family reunions, scouting groups, social groups etc. Parking areas are paved. Each site has multiple picnic tables and large fire rings for serious outdoor cooking. It is a short walk down the hill to Pinecrest Lake and associated amenities. Reservations are required for this campground by calling (877) 444-6777 or online at Recreation.gov.
Winter Camping – No services, pack it in , pack it out)Â
Pioneer Trail Campground Pricing & Amenities
Summer camping is by reservation only. See below for reservation information.
Vault Toilets: Yes
Potable Water: Yes (not available in winter)
RV Hookups: No
RV Water Filling Station: No
Pioneer Trail Group Sites 1 & 3 – $133 NightÂ
Pioneer Trail Group Site 2 – $184 Night
THE PINECREST DUMP STATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.
There is an RV dump station located on highway 108, just 1/4 mile west of Pinecrest Lake Road.
Pioneer Trail is also open for first-come-first-serve Winter Camping from Mid-October through Mid-April. Winter camping is free for groups of 15 or less. Please send an email to info@dodgeridge.com to inform our staff of your planned arrival date. Water is not available during the winter camping months. One vault toilet is available in winter.
Campground Rules & Regulations
Please read our Campground Rules & Regulations. Campers are responsible for knowing and abiding by these inn keeper rules and regulations to best ensure the quality camping experience by all visitors.
Campground Comments & Questions
For questions about reservations or to make a reservation, call (877) 444-6777 or visit Recreation.gov.
Feel free to send an email about your recent stay or about an upcoming stay at any of the campgrounds listed above to info@dodgeridge.com or call the Pinecrest Kiosk (209) 965-3116