A Family-Friendly Year-Round Getaway in the Sierras...

Kids and pets are welcome at Pinecrest Chalet, a year-round resort 1/2 mile from Pinecrest Lake. Here are seven acres of wooded peace, a haven for boating, horseback riding and biking. You'll also find golf, a casino, underground cavern tours and an art gallery, plus a theater and shopping. Yet Pinecrest Chalet is surrounded by Forest Service park land, it is only minutes from Pinecrest Lake and a stream runs right through the property. In winter, this is the closest lodging to tremendous skiing and snowboarding at Dodge Ridge Winter Sports Area! Plus enjoy a heated pool, volleyball and more onsite. A selection of lodgings, from an intimate one-bedroom chalet with whirlpool to a log cabin with a loft that sleeps up to 10, give the feeling that this is your own special neck of the woods.

Family

This secluded campground atmosphere is ideal for a family getaway all year round. There's plenty of space here, including paved pathways for bikes and sledding hills outside your door, and much of the fun comes from the family that lives here. Sign up for official Forest Service kid's programs!

Fishing

Pinecrest Lake is a great destination for a relaxing bout of fishing. The state regularly stocks the lake with rainbow trout, so your odds of making a catch are fantastic! There is a boat launch and an accessible pier for fishing. So pick up a state license and head to the lake; grill areas abound to enjoy your fresh catch!

Lake

Only 1/2 mile from the resort you'll find beautiful Pinecrest Lake. Enjoy a designated swimming area as well as 50 picnic sites with grills, paved walkways and the 4-mile Pinecrest National Recreation Trail. The trail is perfect for hiking during the summer and is marked and maintained for winter recreation as well!

Mountain

Situated on The Peaceful North Fork Tuolumne in the Sierra Mountains, Pinecrest Chalet presents endless opportunities for adventure. Mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding are just the start. And you won't believe the scenery from 6,000 feet up, surrounded by Forest Service park land - be sure to pack your camera!

Nature

This resort overlooks a natural paradise. Enjoy the North Fork of the Tuolumne River as it winds from the nearby headwaters through the resort property. For a personal look at historical nature, book an amazing tour of nearby underground caverns. Or, take a stroll to Pinecrest Lake and spend a relaxing day by the shore.

Ski

This is the closest lodging to the spectacular Dodge Ridge Ski Area - 8,200 feet of skiing and snowboarding for beginners and experts alike. Here are 59 runs plus five freestyle terrain parks and a halfpipe! Pinecrest Chalet is the ultimate place for warm and cozy après ski lodging and for your next adventure on the slopes.

Cabins And Cottages

From the intimate Honeymoon Chalet to a grand, four-bedroom cabin for a group of eight, you'll find your own special place in the woods. Choose from mini-chalets, townhouses or cabins, all with fully-equipped kitchens and gas or wood-burning fireplaces. You’ll also find all the special touches, including log furniture.

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Reunions

Pinecrest Chalet is perfect for exciting family reunions in the Sierra Nevadas; with a variety of cozy chalets, townhomes and cabins, any size family will feel at home.

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