Pinecrest California Map

About Pinecrest, California

Pinecrest is a locality in Tuolumne County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Pinecrest is located at 38.1885°N, 119.9907°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95364.

Pinecrest breathes the high Sierra air, a scattering of cabins and lodges embraced by the deep green hush of pine and fir. It lies 60.2 miles east-north-east of Riverbank, CA (from Riverbank, CA: bearing 58°T), and is situated 19.7 miles east-south-east of White Pines. The landscape here is a study in granite and shadow, with slopes that rise steeply from the edge of the eponymous lake, its waters a cool, shadowed blue in the summer sun, often rimmed with a dusting of snow even into early spring. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, painting shifting mosaics on the forest floor, and the scent of pine needles and damp earth is a constant, invigorating presence. The very air feels thinner, cleaner, carrying the distant whisper of wind through the boughs and the sharp cry of a Steller's jay. This alpine haven, long a summer retreat for those escaping the valley heat, draws its character from a history intertwined with the Sierras' grandeur and the practicalities of mountain life. While not a bustling hub of industry, Pinecrest's economy has historically been tied to its appeal as a destination, with lodging, small shops, and recreational activities forming its backbone. The lake itself, a focal point for both residents and visitors, offers a serene counterpoint to the rugged terrain, its shores a place for quiet contemplation or energetic recreation. Generations have found solace and adventure in Pinecrest, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the immense, silent presence of the mountains is a constant, grounding force.

About This Pinecrest Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pinecrest, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.188528, -119.990739. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Pinecrest and Tuolumne County.

Detailed location data for Pinecrest includes the ZIP code (95945), telephone area code (530, 408, 669), county seat of Tuolumne County (Sonora), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pinecrest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.