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Guesthouse in Twain Harte
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 348 reviewsStudio In The Pines
Bungalow in Mi-Wuk Village
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviewsCompass SOUTH! A Boho Bungalow • Fast Wi-Fi • A/C
Guesthouse in Sonora
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviewsCottage at the Broken Branch
Cottage in Sonora
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 829 reviewsCozy Cottage Nestled Under the Oaks “Oak Nest”
Guest suite in Twain Harte
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviewsTimberwood Cottage in Downtown Twain Harte
Chalet in Strawberry
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviewsCozy Mountain Retreat in the High Sierras
Guest suite in Tuolumne
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 591 reviewsLovely Historic Queen Anne Victorian Home!
Guest suite in Tuolumne
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviewsOld Oak Loft
Lakefront cabin rentals in Pinecrest
Cabin in Arnold
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviewsStylish Treetop Cabin with Sauna & Jacuzzi
Cabin in Arnold
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviewsLakeside BLS Retreat near Big Trees & Bear Valley
Cabin in Avery
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 85 reviewsLove Creek Cabin | Nature Escape | Arnold-Murphys
Cabin in Twain Harte
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 56 reviewsThe Knotty Pine A-Frame
Cabin in Cold Springs
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 97 reviewsPinecrest Lake Hideaway I Cabin I 5 min to Lake!
Cabin in Arnold
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 64 reviewsCabin on the lake in Fly-in Acres
Cabin in Arnold
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviewsLake View Swim + Ski Cabin @Roost.Arnold
Cabin in Arnold
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviewsWalk to Lake Hot Tub Pets BBQ Fire Pit AC Sleeps 8
Pinecrest fishing cabin rentals
Cabin in Arnold
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviewsSleepy Bear chalet w/AC Private lake
Cabin in Twain Harte
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviewsThe Twain Harte Cabin- Lake Member, close to town
Cabin in Arnold
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviewsIdyllic A-Frame w/fast WIFI near Big Trees
Cabin in Arnold
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 285 reviewsThe Arnold Haus Chalet w/ Private Lake Access
Cabin in Groveland
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviewsSquirrels Leap Lodge near Yosemite
Cabin in Twain Harte
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 326 reviewsTwain Harte Rentals 4 Bdrm 2Bath Lake Member Wi-Fi
Cabin in Arnold
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews<DeanerDen> chic A-Frame! Pool! Lakes! Dogs ok!
Cabin in Arnold
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviewsIdyllic Mtn Retreat Close to Murphys w/Pool Access
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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