Pioneer Trail
Its 3 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Pioneer Trail is a National Forest campground near Tuolumne, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 3Pioneer Trail Group Campground. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 40 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 3
- Group sites
- 3
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
3 sites in 3 loops; the longest takes a 40 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | PIO2 | Group standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop PIO2, site 2 |
| 3 | PIO3 | Group standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop PIO3, site 3 |
| 1 | PION | Group standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop PION, site 1 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,863 ft
38.1875, -119.9875 in Tuolumne. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Pioneer Trail?
Sites at Pioneer Trail are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232293).
How many campsites does Pioneer Trail have?
Pioneer Trail has 3 campsites, including 3 group sites.
Does Pioneer Trail have RV hookups?
No. Pioneer Trail has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 40 feet.
Is there drinking water at Pioneer Trail?
Yes, Pioneer Trail has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Pioneer Trail?
Yes, pets are allowed at Pioneer Trail.
Who manages Pioneer Trail?
Pioneer Trail is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Pioneer Trail
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Pinecrest - Sites
- 196
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $40 per night
- Sites
- 97
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $38 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $30 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Tuolumne and campgrounds in Tuolumne.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, petsAllowed, fireRings, water, toilets, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USDA Forest Service, Stanislaus National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)