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Joint Management of Pinecrest Lake

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and the Stanislaus National Forest  (STF) jointly manage Pinecrest Lake reservoir. PG&E is licensed and regulated by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to operate the Pinecrest Lake reservoir as a component of the Spring Gap – Stanislaus Hydroelectric Project for the purpose of safely generating clean, renewable power. Pinecrest Lake’s campgrounds, resorts, commercial areas, beaches and cabins around the lake reside on public land within the Stanislaus National Forest. All recreation and commercial areas are permitted and managed by the STF and jointly managed by the STF and Concessionaires/Operators.

Spring Gap – Stanislaus Hydroelectric Project, Shoreline Management Plan, Traffic Circulation Plan or general questions contact:

Mike Farmer
Hydro Power Support, PG&E Land & Environmental Management
Phone: 916.698.0023
Email: mike.farmer@pge.com

Pinecrest Lake Recreational Improvements, contact:

Miguel Macias
Stanislaus National Forest
Phone: 209.768.0142
Email: miguel.macias@usda.gov

Pinecrest Lake or Stanislaus National Forest Recreation Opportunities, contact:

Stanislaus National Forest
Phone: 209.965.3434

Click here to visit the USFS webpage on the Stanislaus National Forest

Construction Contracts for Pinecrest Lake Recreational Improvements

Please visit www.FedBizOpps.gov for more information on federal requirements for contractors interested in bidding on or participating in the construction of the Pinecrest Lake recreation improvements. This website will list contracting opportunities and contracts awarded as they become available.

All current and potential government contractors are required to enroll in Central Contractor Registration to be awarded contracts by any federal government agency. Click here to enroll in the Central Contractor Registration.

To view or download the USFS brochure on contracting requirements, click here.