Cruises & boats




Pinecone
California · Nearby: US-50 west of Echo Summit (CA)
Pinecone is in Pollock Pines, CA, listed on Hipcamp. It has tent and RV sites.
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Private — Hipcamp |
|---|---|
| Booking | Online via Hipcamp (booking listing; window not listed) |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
"Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Hipcamp — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pull-through / back-in
- Not listed — check with campground
- Booking
- Reservable on Hipcamp Listing
- Getting there
- 34.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 25.8 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Clothes Washer
- Drinking Water
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
- Picnic Table
- Shower
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 60 ft.
- Showers on site (per listing).
Choose a site
Your dates & setup
Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Showing options for: 35-ft RV.
Sites that match your setup
Live from Hipcamp, checked Oct 18. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

Your dates will carry over. Choose “Pinecone” on Hipcamp.
Compare booking options
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option that fits your setup for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Pinecone, not driving.
- Closest similar private stayGold Ridge Forest3.0 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateUnavailable for your datesCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest private full-hookupCook's Station Campground16.7 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent Dry Camping: from $32/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeSly Guard Cabin5.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicUnavailable for your datesCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestHarris Family Farm and Forest4.7 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesSite 4 - Sugar Pine Campsite: from $43/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from Hipcamp
Live from Hipcamp, checked Oct 18.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecone | ✓ | ✓ | $60 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 60 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Pinecone: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Pinecone?
- Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Pinecone have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Pinecone?
- Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Pinecone?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Location
34.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
25.8 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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Policies
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- no
About
Escape to a peaceful retreat where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of nature. Whether you're looking for a quiet overnight stop or a peaceful nature getaway, you'll find plenty of space.
Amenities
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Water
- Listing Drinking water listed
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
- Getting there
- Listing 34.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 25.8 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
- Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 25.8 mi
For your RV
- Longest RV site listed here: 60 ft.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- No hookups listed.
Things to do near Emerald Bay
Compare Pinecone with alternatives
vs Gold Ridge Forest
RVs to 60 ft vs 31 ft
Read comparison →vs Harris Family Farm and Forest
RVs to 60 ft vs 35 ft · 34.9 vs 38.4 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →vs Foothill Ridge
34.9 vs 44.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Where Pinecone fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Emerald Bay State Park (26.4 mi) · Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (26.8 mi) · D.L. Bliss State Park (27.7 mi)
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