Pinecrest Lake, Stanislaus National Forest, California

Tuolumne County
Vacation Cabin Rentals

Twain Harte, Strawberry, Cold Springs

Mileage to Twain Harte

  • Pinecrest - 19 miles
  • Sonora - 12 miles
  • Stockton - 72 miles
  • Sacramento - 116 miles
  • Modesto - 59 miles
  • San Jose - 134 miles






Vacation Rentals on Ebbetts Pass and Carson Pass

Ebbetts Pass

Just a few miles to the north, Ebbetts Pass has many vacation rentals available in places like Blue Lake Springs, Big Trees Village, and Bear Valley. To learn more, visit our sister website
Ebbetts Pass Adventures.


Carson Pass

Carson Pass (Highway 88) also has vacation rentals available. Most of them are found around Kirkwood Mountain Ski Resort. For maps and information, see Up and Over Carson Pass.

Vacation Rental Cabins along Highway 108

Twain Harte, Cold Springs, Strawberry, Sugar Pine

Vacation rental cabins are available year-round all along the Highway 108 corridor from Twain Harte to well beyond Pinecrest Lake. The advantages of renting a cabin for several days or a week are numerous. Amenities range from fireplaces and spacious decks to hot tubs and WiFi. By browsing the various rental agency links provided here you can find the rental cabin that best suits your needs.

Cabins near Pinecrest Lake are coveted by many, but the cabins around the Pinecrest community are on Forest Service land and fall under tight rental restrictions. Similar regulations cover cabins in the Brightman Flat-Dardanelle area. Greater variety and more availability will be found in other popular vacation home areas such as Twain Harte, Cold Springs, and Strawberry.


vacation renal cabin
Twain Harte

Twain Harte

  • Population 2,586
  • Elevation 3,700 feet
  • Stores, restaurants, community pool, lake, golf, tennis, skatepark, community events.
  • Distance to Pinecrest Lake: 19 miles
  • Distance to Dodge Ridge Ski Area: 22 miles

Note: To gain access to the Twain Harte Lake, rent a cabin from someone who has lake privileges for guests.

Italian Bar Cabin   (see details below.}
Twain Harte Rentals
Shadow Ridge Vacation Rentals
Peace of Your Harte, Vacation Cabins

Sugar Pine

Sugar Pine

  • Population 150
  • Elevation 4,470 feet
  • Shops and small restaurants, close to Twain Harte and Mi-Wuk Village
  • Distance to Pinecrest Lake: 16 miles
  • Distance to Dodge Ridge Ski Area: 19 miles

Sugar Pine Cabin Rental


Mi-Wuk Village

Mi-Wuk Village

  • Population 1,500
  • Elevation 4,680 feet
  • Stores and restaurants, Mi-Wuk Ranger Station
  • Close to Twain Harte
  • Distance to Pinecrest Lake: 15 miles
  • Distance to Dodge Ridge Ski Area: 18 miles

Darlene's Vacation Cabin Rentals


Long Barn cabins

Long Barn

  • Population: 215
  • Elevation 5,000 feet
  • Ice skating rink; no stores or restaurants
  • Close to North Fork Tuolumne River and Clavey River area
  • Distance to Pinecrest Lake: 11 miles
  • Distance to Dodge Ridge Ski Area: 14 miles

Darlene's Vacation Cabin Rentals

Claire's Nest Cabin Rental


Peter Pam cabins

Peter Pam Development

  • Population: 112
  • Elevation 5,550 feet
  • Residential community only
  • Easy access from Highway 108
  • Distance to Pinecrest Lake: 6 miles
  • Distance to Dodge Ridge Ski Area: 9 miles

Peter Pam Rental Cabin



Cold Springs

  • Population: 674
  • Elevation 5,700 feet
  • Store, restaurants, ski rentals
  • Distance to Pinecrest Lake: 3 miles
  • Distance to Dodge Ridge Ski Area: 6 miles

Darlene"s Vacation Cabin Rentals



Pinecrest lake

Pinecrest

  • Population: 896
  • Elevation 5,600 feet
  • Store, restaurant, lake, marina
  • Resorts, Summit Ranger Station
  • Distance to Dodge Ridge Ski Area: 3 miles
  • Rentals very limited due to Forest Service restrictions

Pinecrest Area Rentals



Strawberry, California

Strawberry

  • Population: 165
  • Elevation 5,200 feet
  • Store, restaurant, river
  • Distance to Pinecrest Lake: 2 miles
  • Distance to Dodge Ridge Ski Area: 5 miles

Cabins at Strawberry
Darlene's Vacation Cabin Rentals
Rivers Resort Rentals



Leland Meadows

  • Population: 87
  • Elevation 6,300 feet
  • Leland High Sierra Snowplay resort nearby
  • Distance to Pinecrest Lake: 7 miles
  • Distance to Dodge Ridge Ski Area: 10 miles

Leland Meadows Vacation Rental



Cabins Beyond the Snow Gate

In the winter Highway 108 is closed 7 miles east of Strawberry, just beyond Cow Creek. The only way to access cabins beyond the gate in the winter is by snowmobile. Although west of the gate, cabins in Bumblebee and Cow Creek may be difficult to access due to the snow.

High Country Communities

  • Cascade Creek
  • Wagner
  • Brightman Flat and Dardanelle