Camp ObserverAlpine View Campground
Camp site features
Across 53 camp sites:
- Picnic table: all 53 sites
- Pets allowed: all 53 sites
- ADA accessible: all 53 sites
- Longest rig: 32 ft
- Largest party: 12 people
Fees
If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee’s).
Reservation Fee: For some facilities, an additional reservation fee is charged. This additional non-refundable fee is $10.00 for the call center and online reservations.
Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. For cash or check refunds please call us at 530-275-8113. Please Note! Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure the Recreation.gov will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates and sites (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be canceled and all fees paid will be refunded.
Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc.
If you are requesting a refund for a walk-up site, please contact the host on-site or call us 530-275-8113. All refunds must be approved and issued through our office or processed though Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Weaverville: take Highway 3 north for 22.5 miles. Turn right on Guy Covington Drive for 2.4 miles to the campground.
Stay Limit
Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.
Reviews
Miles G
Loop:Alpine View Campground
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Campsite was nice. Loop B didn't have food lockers as advertised. With the water so low, access was rough, rocky terrain.
Jacquelyn D
Loop:Loop A
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Not all campsites are ♿️ assessible as it shows when choosing a site. A few have steps as ours did, A11. Not all sites have Bear Boxes, so we had to keep our food in our car. No camp hosts as posted there was. Some campers were loud way past quiet time. One night was ‘til 3am. Also, very rocky, red clay surface down to access to the water where a water snake eventually came to check out our little grandchildren. NO showers if tent camping for a few days.
Finally, we drove to another area of the lake to rent a pontoon boat for the day. Very enjoyable.
Scott R
Loop:Loop A
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
The Alpine View campground is a well-kept group of camping sites with large parking slots, wood tables, fire pits, and nearby running water. Lots of trees for shade during the summer heat. During my stay, my neighbors were relatively quiet, with any family party ending by midnight.
The bathroom in Loop A was kept clean, but there is no lighting so bring a flash light or lantern. Loop A did no have any bear boxes, so keep your food within your vehicle (at 3:20 AM the first night, a raccoon was dragging an ice chest down the road). There are also no garbage cans, so you have to pack out what you bring in.
The Bowerman Boat Launch ramp is only 1/4 mile away, with trailer parking at the top. There is a dock, a suitable turnaround for launching, and the ramp fee of $14 is reasonable.
Craig O
Loop:Loop A
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Such a great layout at Alpine view, bathroom's where kept clean and stocked. Everyone camping was very respectful and kept noise down after about 9:30. Weaverville is only a little over half an hour away and such an interesting town to visit and the store owner at Trinity center was super nice and funny.
Jamie H
Loop:Alpine View Campground
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Great campground! Every site was used but it was the most quiet campground I've been to.
Lucas L
Loop:Loop A
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Great campsite that was nearly empty over Father's Day weekend. Another reviewer was right, not all sites have bear bins for storage. Ours (#8) did, and halfway through the trip a wasp tried to make a nest in it. There were definitely quite a few of them around, especially when food came out. Otherwise overall impressed with the site, especially having booked only a few weeks ahead of time.
