Closing Pinecrest Lake, Forest Campgrounds, And Other Day Use Areas. Sonora, CA — Citing high fire risk, all public access recreation spots, and campgrounds, are closing in the Stanislaus National Forest. ... Moore cites the Creek Fire near Shaver Lake as an example of how a fire can expand quickly.

Why do they drain Pinecrest Lake?

Pinecrest California. Pinecrest Lake California is located in the Sierra Mountains at an altitude of approximately 5,500 feet on Highway 108. ... The Pinecrest Lake is partially drained each fall to provide room for the spring snow melt. The sloping lake bed turns into a sled run in the winter (but not a very fast one).

Is Pinecrest open now?

Area Status: Open

The Recreation Area lies in a timbered setting at an elevation of 5,600 feet. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife regularly stocks Pinecrest Lake with rainbow trout. Groceries and other services are available at the Pinecrest commercial center.