Highland Lakes Campground is set in conifer forest adjacent to a meadow at the
north end of the second (lower) lake. There are two separate camping areas, a
large one along Highland Lakes Road and a smaller one on a hill above the
lake. See the Highland Lakes page for more information on the lakes and
activities there.

<link href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5318146.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /><script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.8.3/jquery.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5317644.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">var $j = jQuery;$j.noConflict();$j(window).load(function() {$j('#slider3').nivoSlider( {effect: 'fade',startSlide: 0,animSpeed: 750,pauseTime: 8000});});</script><div id="slider3"><img alt="Gravel Roads leading into campground in forest, " src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd983963.jpg" title="Highland Lakes Campground" /></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Highland Lakes Campground is set in conifer forest adjacent&nbsp;to a&nbsp;meadow at&nbsp;the north end of the second (lower) lake. There are two separate camping areas, a large one along Highland Lakes Road&nbsp;and a smaller one on a hill above the lake. See the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recreation/recarea/?recid=83059&amp;actid=29">Highland Lakes page</a> for more information on the lakes and activities there.</p>

The Forest Service operates the Highland Lakes Campground and charges the
following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $25 per night and fee
raises to $30 per night in 2026.   The America the Beautiful, Interagency
Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate.
Only applicable to the single site the pass holder occupies.  Pass number must
be written on fee envelope. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not
provide any discounts on camping.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Highland Lakes Campground

Campground is located in a timbered setting along the banks of the North Fork
Mokelumne River, 2.4 miles west of Ebbetts Pass and four miles north of
Highland Lakes. 20 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills.

**As of June 6, 2024 hand pump water is NOT available**

<link href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5318146.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /><script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.8.3/jquery.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5317644.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">var $j = jQuery;$j.noConflict();$j(window).load(function() {$j('#slider3').nivoSlider( {effect: 'fade',startSlide: 0,animSpeed: 750,pauseTime: 8000});});</script><div id="slider3"><img alt="Campground with picnic tables under trees" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd983958.jpg" title="Bloomfield Campground" /></div><p> </p><p>Campground is located in a timbered setting along the banks of the North Fork Mokelumne River, 2.4 miles west of Ebbetts Pass and four miles north of Highland Lakes. 20 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills.</p><p><strong>As of June 6, 2024 hand pump water is NOT available</strong></p>

The Forest Service operates the Bloomfield Campground and charges the
following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $20 per night and fee
raises to $25 per night in 2026. The America the Beautiful, Interagency Senior
and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate. Only
applicable to the single site the pass holder occupies. Pass number must be
written on fee envelope. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not
provide any discounts on camping.

Bloomfield Campground

In meadow and forest, adjacent to Pacific Creek and near Mokelumne River and
Mosquito Lakes.

<link href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5318146.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /><script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.8.3/jquery.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5317644.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">var $j = jQuery;$j.noConflict();$j(window).load(function() {$j('#slider3').nivoSlider( {effect: 'fade',startSlide: 0,animSpeed: 750,pauseTime: 8000});});</script><div id="slider3"><img alt="Road through meadow with shrubs and trees" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd984559.jpg" title="Pacific Valley" /> <img alt="Picnic table next to creek with trees" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd984558.jpg" title="Campsite in Pacific Valley Campground" /></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In meadow and forest, adjacent to Pacific Creek and near Mokelumne River and Mosquito Lakes.</p>

The Forest Service operates the Pacific Valley Campground and charges the
following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $15 per night and fee
raises to $20 per night in 2026.   The America the Beautiful, Interagency
Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate.
Only applicable to the single site the pass holder occupies.  Pass number must
be written on fee envelope. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not
provide any discounts on camping.

Pacific Valley Campground

Large, open area with scattered timber and rock outcrops. North Fork Mokelumne
River nearby.

<link href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5318146.css" media="screen" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /><script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.8.3/jquery.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5317644.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script type="text/javascript">var $j = jQuery;$j.noConflict();$j(window).load(function() {$j('#slider3').nivoSlider( {effect: 'fade',startSlide: 0,animSpeed: 750,pauseTime: 8000});});</script><div id="slider3"><img alt="Campsite with table and fire ring in conifer forest" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd982358.jpg" title="Hermit Valley Campground - campsite with table and fire ring" /> <img alt="Campsite with fire ring in conifer forest" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd982359.jpg" title="Hermit Valley Campground - campsite with fire ring" /><img alt="Campsite with fire ring in conifer forest, Highway 4 in background" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd982361.jpg" title="Hermit Valley Campground - campsite with fire ring, Highway 4 in background" /><img alt="Campsite with fire ring in conifer forest, Highway 4 in background" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd982362.jpg" title="Hermit Valley Campground - campsite with fire ring, Highway 4 in background" /><img alt="Open area in campground surrounded by conifer forest" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd982360.jpg" title="Open area in Hermit Valley Campground" /><img alt="Grassy meadow with conifer forest in background" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd982363.jpg" title="Hermit Valley meadow, looking toward campground entrance" /></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Large, open area with scattered timber and rock outcrops. North Fork Mokelumne River nearby.</p>

No fee at this time, when facilities are improved a tiered fee increase will
be implemented. 1st and 2nd year $15 per night and the 3rd year $20 per night.

Hermit Valley Campground

Sand Flat Campground is located six miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road
and Highway 108. It is about 25 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station. There
are 53 drive-in sites available and 15 walk-in sites, a total of 68. Each site
has a table and a fire ring. Restrooms are vault toilets (some newer units are
fully accessible) Four well supply potable water by hand pumps. There is a fee
for parking extra cars.

An RV dump station is located on the entrance road to Clark Fork Campground.
Campers staying at Clark Fork or Sand Flat Campgrounds may use the dump
station for a $6 dump fee.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522891" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Sand Flat Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522891.jpg" title="Sand Flat Campground"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522890" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Sand Flat Campground Entrance Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522890.jpg" title="Sand Flat Campground Entrance Sign"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522888" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Sand Flat Campground Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522888.jpg" title="Sand Flat Campground Restroom"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522893" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Sand Flat Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522893.jpg" title="Sand Flat Campground"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522889" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Sand Flat Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522889.jpg" title="Sand Flat Sign"/></a></div><p>Sand Flat Campground is located six miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road and Highway 108. It is about 25 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station. There are 53 drive-in sites available and 15 walk-in sites, a total of 68. Each site has a table and a fire ring. Restrooms are vault toilets (some newer units are fully accessible) Four well supply potable water by hand pumps. There is a fee for parking extra cars.</p><p>An RV dump station is located on the entrance road to Clark Fork Campground. Campers staying at Clark Fork or Sand Flat Campgrounds may use the dump station for a $6 dump fee.</p>

Sand Flat Campground

4 x 4 drive to six sites with picnic tables, campfire rings. Near the North
Fork of the Stanislaus River. Wooded area.

_**Campground is closed.**_

<p>4 x 4 drive to six sites with picnic tables, campfire rings. Near the North Fork of the Stanislaus River. Wooded area.</p><p><em><strong>Campground is closed.</strong></em></p>

Sand Flat Campground (4wd only)

Campground has no water and no service. When Highway 4 is closed, no access is
possible.

Limited camping area located 6 miles east of Lake Alpine. Mosquito has 11
sites with picnic tables. Vault toilet facility but no drinking water.

<p>Campground has no water and no service. When Highway 4 is closed, no access is possible.</p><p>Limited camping area located 6 miles east of Lake Alpine.  Mosquito has 11 sites with picnic tables. Vault toilet facility but no drinking water.</p>

Mosquito Lakes Campground

Clark Fork Horse Camp is located past the dump station at Clark Fork
Campground, five miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road and Highway 108.
It is about 25 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station. There are 13 sites
available. Some sites have picnic tables.  There are three vault toilets and
no potable drinking water. There is a watering trough for stock.  Road and
parking pads are dirt. Campers are asked to use existing fire rings.  Please
camp in numbered sites.

<p>Clark Fork Horse Camp is located past&nbsp;the dump station at Clark Fork Campground, five miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road and Highway 108. It is about 25 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station. There are 13 sites available. Some sites have picnic&nbsp;tables. &nbsp;There are three vault toilets and no&nbsp;potable drinking water. There is a watering trough for stock. &nbsp;Road and parking pads are dirt. Campers are asked to use existing fire rings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please camp in numbered sites.</p>

The Forest Service in conjunction with Backcountry Horsemen of California Mid-
Valley Unit operates Clark Fork Horse Camp and suggests a donation to cover
the cost of maintaining the campground.

Clark Fork Horse Camp

Clark Fork Campground is situated along the banks of the Clark Fork of the
Stanislaus River, five miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road and Highway
108. It is about 25 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station.

There are two loops in the campground: A-Loop and B-Loop. Both loops have
paved roads and parking pads. A-Loop has 28 sites with a table and a campfire
ring at each site. Three of the sites are double sites. The restrooms are
vault toilets. Water is available at hydrants serving several sites. A-loop is
the first to open and last to close during the camping season. B-Loop has 60
sites, six are double sites. There are flush toilets in B-Loop. Three sites
near the first restroom are fully accessible. There is no fee for parking
extra cars in the campground.

An RV dump station is located near the entrance road to Clark Fork Campground;
the fee for the dump station is $6.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522771" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Clark Fork Campground Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522771.jpg" title="Clark Fork Campground Sign"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522774" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Clark Fork Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522774.jpg" title="Clark Fork Campground"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522778" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Clark Fork Campground " src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522778.jpg" title="Clark Fork Campground"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522777" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Clark Fork Campground Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522777.jpg" title="Clark Fork Campground Restroom"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522773" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Clark Fork Campground Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522773.jpg" title="Clark Fork Campground Sign"/></a></div><p> </p><p>Clark Fork Campground is situated along the banks of the Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River, five miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road and Highway 108. It is about 25 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station.</p><p>There are two loops in the campground: A-Loop and B-Loop. Both loops have paved roads and parking pads. A-Loop has 28 sites with a table and a campfire ring at each site. Three of the sites are double sites. The restrooms are vault toilets. Water is available at hydrants serving several sites.  A-loop is the first to open and last to close during the camping season.  B-Loop has 60 sites, six are double sites. There are flush toilets in B-Loop. Three sites near the first restroom are fully accessible. There is no fee for parking extra cars in the campground.</p><p>An RV dump station is located near the entrance road to Clark Fork Campground; the fee for the dump station is $6.</p>

Clark Fork Campground

Fence Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest high above the Clark
Fork of the Stanislaus River. It is located on Forest Road 6N06 off of Clark
Fork Road. Turn left off of Highway 108 at Clark Fork Road, about 20 miles
from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 38 sites; each site has a table and
a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water
is not available. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle
parking.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522822" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Fence Creek Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522822.jpg" title="Fence Creek Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522823" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Fence Creek Campground Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522823.jpg" title="Fence Creek Campground Sign"/></a></div><p>Fence Creek Campground situated in a mixed conifer forest high above the Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River. It is located on Forest Road 6N06 off of Clark Fork Road. Turn left off of Highway 108 at Clark Fork Road, about 20 miles from the Summit Ranger Station. There are 38 sites; each site has a table and a fire ring. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Potable water is not available. Toilets are vault-style. Fee charged for extra vehicle parking.</p>

Fence Creek Campground

## Overview

Silver Valley Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, at the
east end of Lake Alpine Recreation Area in a timbered setting near several
trailheads.

Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basis
as weather (snow level) allows. This information will be posted on this page
as soon as it becomes available.

The current dates for reservations have historically allowed for comfortable
camping, but please take into consideration the high alpine location when
making a reservation. It is possible to have snow, rain, mud, and overall
cold/wet conditions any time of year.

## Recreation

Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities: fishing,
hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, OHV trails, swimming, rock
climbing, and wildlife watching. Interpretive programs are offered by Forest
Service rangers during the summer months.

## Facilities

Campsites with room for up to 6 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite.
Picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets are available. Hot showers and
laundromat available at nearby Lake Alpine Resort. No electricity or hook-ups.
Pets are welcome. Firewood, camping and fishing supplies, food, and apparel is
available in the general store at Lake Alpine Lodge.

## Natural Features

Silver Valley Campground sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet on the east end of
Lake Alpine within the Stanislaus National Forest. The forest lies between
Lake Tahoe and Yosemite and boasts gorgeous views.

## Nearby Attractions

A restaurant, bar, general store, and boat rentals can be found at nearby Lake
Alpine Lodge. The immediate area is suited for forest and wilderness
recreation. A short car ride away is Big Trees State Park, Grover Hot Springs,
Mercer Caverns, Mountain Adventure Seminars, and the wine country of Calaveras
County.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Silver Valley Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, at the east end of Lake Alpine Recreation Area in a timbered setting near several trailheads.</p>
<p>Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basis as weather (snow level) allows. This information will be posted on this page as soon as it becomes available. </p>
<p>The current dates for reservations have historically allowed for comfortable camping, but please take into consideration the high alpine location when making a reservation. It is possible to have snow, rain, mud, and overall cold/wet conditions any time of year.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities: fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, OHV trails, swimming, rock climbing, and wildlife watching.  Interpretive programs are offered by Forest Service rangers during the summer months.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Campsites with room for up to 6 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite.  Picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets are available.  Hot showers and laundromat available at nearby Lake Alpine Resort. No electricity or hook-ups.   Pets are welcome.  Firewood, camping and fishing supplies, food, and apparel is available in the general store at Lake Alpine Lodge.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Silver Valley Campground sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet on the east end of Lake Alpine within the Stanislaus National Forest.  The forest lies between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite and boasts gorgeous views.  </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>A restaurant, bar, general store, and boat rentals can be found at nearby Lake Alpine Lodge.  The immediate area is suited for forest and wilderness recreation. A short car ride away is Big Trees State Park, Grover Hot Springs, Mercer Caverns, Mountain Adventure Seminars, and the wine country of Calaveras County.</p>

Aerial view of Lake Alpine and surrounding area

Bathroom and water spigot

(LAKE ALPINE) SILVER VALLEY CAMPGROUND

(Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground

Potable water is not currently available at Lake Alpine Pine Marten, Silver
Valley, and Backpackers Campgrounds. Potable water is available in other Lake
Alpine Campgrounds and Day Use areas, as well as Lake Alpine Lodge.

Brightman Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of
the Stanislaus River. It is located 21 east of the Summit Ranger Station on
Highway 108. There are two entrances to the campground and a total of 33
sites. The main road and parking pads are dirt. Restrooms are vault toilets.
Each site has a table and metal fire ring. Potable water is not available. A
fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There is no designated trail down to
the river.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522767" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Brightman Flat Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522767.jpg" title="Brightman Flat Sign"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522768" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Brightman Flat Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522768.jpg" title="Brightman Flat Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522769" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Brightman Flat View" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522769.jpg" title="Brightman Flat View"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522765" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Brightman Flat Restrooms" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522765.jpg" title="Brightman Flat Restrooms"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd52276" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Brightman Flat Information Board" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522766.jpg" title="Brightman Flat Information Board"/></a></div><p> </p><p>Brightman Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 21 east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. There are two entrances to the campground and a total of 33 sites. The main road and parking pads are dirt. Restrooms are vault toilets. Each site has a table and metal fire ring. Potable water is not available. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There is no designated trail down to the river.</p>

Brightman Flat Campground

## Overview

Pine Marten Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, at the east
end of Lake Alpine Recreation Area in a timbered setting near several
trailheads.

Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basis
as weather (snow level) allows. This information will be posted on this page
as soon as it becomes available.

The current dates for reservations have historically allowed for comfortable
camping, but please take into consideration the high alpine location when
making a reservation. It is possible to have snow, rain, mud, and overall
cold/wet conditions any time of year.

## Recreation

Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities: fishing,
hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, OHV trails, swimming, and
wildlife watching. Interpretive programs are offered by Forest Service rangers
during the summer months.

## Facilities

Campsites with room for up to 6 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite.
Picnic tables, campfire rings, bathrooms are available. Hot showers and
laundromat available at nearby Lake Alpine Resort. No electricity or hook-ups.
Pets are welcome. Firewood, camping and fishing supplies, food, and apparel is
available in the general store at Lake Alpine Resort.

## Natural Features

Pine Marten Campground sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet on the east end of
Lake Alpine within the Stanislaus National Forest. The forest lies between
Lake Tahoe and Yosemite and boasts gorgeous views. Squirrels, chipmunks, deer,
marmots, coyotes, bears, eagles, and many different birds make this area their
home. The wildflowers are also beautiful!

## Nearby Attractions

A restaurant, bar, general store, and boat rentals can be found at nearby Lake
Alpine Lodge. The immediate area is suited for forest and wilderness
recreation. A short car ride away there is Grover Hot Springs, Mercer Caverns,
Mountain Adventure Seminars, and the wine country of Calaveras County.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Pine Marten Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, at the east end of Lake Alpine Recreation Area in a timbered setting near several trailheads.</p>
<p>Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basis as weather (snow level) allows. This information will be posted on this page as soon as it becomes available. </p>
<p>The current dates for reservations have historically allowed for comfortable camping, but please take into consideration the high alpine location when making a reservation. It is possible to have snow, rain, mud, and overall cold/wet conditions any time of year.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities: fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, OHV trails, swimming, and wildlife watching.  Interpretive programs are offered by Forest Service rangers during the summer months.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Campsites with room for up to 6 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite.  Picnic tables, campfire rings, bathrooms are available.  Hot showers and laundromat available at nearby Lake Alpine Resort. No electricity or hook-ups.   Pets are welcome.  Firewood, camping and fishing supplies, food, and apparel is available in the general store at Lake Alpine Resort.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Pine Marten Campground sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet on the east end of Lake Alpine within the Stanislaus National Forest.  The forest lies between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite and boasts gorgeous views.  Squirrels, chipmunks, deer, marmots, coyotes, bears, eagles, and many different birds make this area their home.  The wildflowers are also beautiful!</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>A restaurant, bar, general store, and boat rentals can be found at nearby Lake Alpine Lodge.  The immediate area is suited for forest and wilderness recreation. A short car ride away there is Grover Hot Springs, Mercer Caverns, Mountain Adventure Seminars, and the wine country of Calaveras County.</p>

Aerial photo of Lake Alpine

Vault toilet

Kayak fisherman on Lake Alpine

Campground map

(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten

Dardanelle Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of
the Stanislaus River. It is located 23 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station
on Highway 108, opposite the Dardanelle Resort. There are a total of 28
camping sites; two double sites and four walk-in sites. The main road and
parking pads are paved. Restrooms are vault toilets. Water is piped; each
hydrant serves several sites. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. Two
trails travel from the campground to the Stanislaus River.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522804" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Dardanelle Site" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522804.jpg" title="Dardanelle Site"/></a> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522799" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Dardanelle View" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522799.jpg" title="Dardanelle View"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522801" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Dardanelle Site" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522801.jpg" title="Dardanelle Site"/></a></div><p> </p><p>Dardanelle Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 23 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108, opposite the Dardanelle Resort. There are a total of 28 camping sites; two double sites and four walk-in sites. The main road and parking pads are paved. Restrooms are vault toilets. Water is piped; each hydrant serves several sites. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. Two trails travel from the campground to the Stanislaus River.  </p>

Dardanelle Campground

Boulder Flat Campground is situated in a mixed conifer forest along the banks
of the Stanislaus River. It is located 20 miles east of the Summit Ranger
Station on Highway 108. There are a total of 20 camping sites; one is a double
site and two are walk-in sites. The main road is paved with dirt-surfaced
parking pads. Restrooms are vault toilets. Water is piped; each hydrant serves
several sites. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. There is no
designated trail down to the river.

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Dodge Ridge Corporation operates Boulder Flat Campground and charges the
following fees: Cash only.

  * $25.00 for a single-family site
  * $50.00 for a double-family site

The Interagency Senior and Interagency Access Passes are honored and provide a
50 percent discount on camping fees in the campground.  Pass number must be
written on fee envelope or Pass must be shown to Host. The Interagency Annual
and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping. Dodge Ridge
Corporation operates this campground under a special use permit administered
by the Forest Service. The fees paid by concessionaires finance the
refurbishment of facilities in the campgrounds they operate.

Boulder Flat Campground

Pigeon Flat Campground is a walk-in campground situated along the banks of the
Stanislaus River. It is located 24 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on
Highway 108. NO cars are allowed past the main gate into the camping area.
There are a total of 7 sites. Each site has a table and metal fire ring. The
parking area is dirt-surfaced. Restrooms are vault toilets. Potable water is
not available. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522883" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Pigeon Flat Nearby River" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522883.jpg" title="Pigeon Flat Nearby River"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522881" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Pigeon Flat Trail" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522881.jpg" title="Pigeon Flat Trail"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522880" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Pigeon Flat Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522880.jpg" title="Pigeon Flat Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522879" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Pigeon Flat Information Board" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522879.jpg" title="Pigeon Flat Information Board"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522877" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Pigeon Flat Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522877.jpg" title="Pigeon Flat Sign"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522876" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Pigeon Flat Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522876.jpg" title="Pigeon Flat Restroom"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522875" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Pigeon Flat View" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522875.jpg" title="Pigeon Flat View"/></a></div><p> </p><p>Pigeon Flat Campground is a walk-in campground situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 24 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. NO cars are allowed past the main gate into the camping area. There are a total of 7 sites. Each site has a table and metal fire ring. The parking area is dirt-surfaced. Restrooms are vault toilets. Potable water is not available. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking.</p>

Pigeon Flat Campground

Eureka Valley Campground is situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River.
It is located 26 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. There
are a total of 28 camping sites; two double sites and four walk-in sites. The
main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Restrooms are vault toilets.
Water is from 3 wells with hand pumps. A fee is charged for extra vehicle
parking. A trail next to the host site leads to the river.

<div id="slider"><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522815" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Eureka Valley Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522815.jpg" title="Eureka Valley Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522818" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Eureka Valley Nearby River" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522818.jpg" title="Eureka Valley Nearby River"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522820" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Eureka Valley Entrance Sign" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522820.jpg" title="Eureka Valley Entrance Sign"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522817" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Eureka Valley Restroom" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522817.jpg" title="Eureka Valley Restroom"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522816" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Eureka Valley Campground" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522816.jpg" title="Eureka Valley Campground"/></a><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stanislaus/?cid=fseprd522819" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Eureka Valley Information Board" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd522819.jpg" title="Eureka Valley Information Board"/></a></div><p> </p><p>Eureka Valley Campground is situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River. It is located 26 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station on Highway 108. There are a total of 28 camping sites; two double sites and four walk-in sites. The main road and parking pads are dirt-surfaced. Restrooms are vault toilets. Water is from 3 wells with hand pumps. A fee is charged for extra vehicle parking. A trail next to the host site leads to the river. </p>

Eureka Valley Campground

## Overview

Backpackers' Campground is located on the East end of Lake Alpine, CA. All
sites are walk-in tent sites. Cars cannot be parked in camp, parking is
available on the adjacent street.

Backpackers' Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, in a
timbered setting near several trailheads.

Campground may open earlier and close later as weather (snow level) allows.
This information will be posted on this page as soon as it becomes available.

The current dates for reservations have historically allowed for comfortable
camping, but please take into consideration the high alpine location when
making a reservation. It is possible to have snow, rain, mud, and overall
cold/wet conditions any time of year.

## Recreation

Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities: fishing,
hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, OHV trails, swimming, rock
climbing, and wildlife watching. Interpretive programs are offered by Forest
Service rangers during the summer months.

## Facilities

Campsites with room for up to 6 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite.
Picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets are available. Hot showers and
laundromat available at nearby Lake Alpine Resort. No electricity or hook-ups.
Pets are welcome. Firewood, camping and fishing supplies, food, and apparel is
available in the general store at Lake Alpine Lodge.

## Natural Features

SIlver Valley Campground sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet on the east end of
Lake Alpine within the Stanislaus National Forest. The forest lies between
Lake Tahoe and Yosemite and boasts gorgeous views.

## Nearby Attractions

A restaurant, bar, general store, and boat rentals can be found at nearby Lake
Alpine Lodge. The immediate area is suited for forest and wilderness
recreation. A short car ride away is Big Trees State Park, Grover Hot Springs,
Mercer Caverns, Mountain Adventure Seminars, and the wine country of Calaveras
County.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Backpackers' Campground is located on the East end of Lake Alpine, CA. All sites are walk-in tent sites. Cars cannot be parked in camp, parking is available on the adjacent street. </p>
<p>Backpackers'  Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, in a timbered setting near several trailheads.</p>
<p>Campground may open earlier and close later as weather (snow level) allows. This information will be posted on this page as soon as it becomes available. </p>
<p>The current dates for reservations have historically allowed for comfortable camping, but please take into consideration the high alpine location when making a reservation. It is possible to have snow, rain, mud, and overall cold/wet conditions any time of year.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities: fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, OHV trails, swimming, rock climbing, and wildlife watching.  Interpretive programs are offered by Forest Service rangers during the summer months.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Campsites with room for up to 6 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite.  Picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets are available.  Hot showers and laundromat available at nearby Lake Alpine Resort. No electricity or hook-ups.   Pets are welcome.  Firewood, camping and fishing supplies, food, and apparel is available in the general store at Lake Alpine Lodge.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>SIlver Valley Campground sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet on the east end of Lake Alpine within the Stanislaus National Forest.  The forest lies between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite and boasts gorgeous views.  </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>A restaurant, bar, general store, and boat rentals can be found at nearby Lake Alpine Lodge.  The immediate area is suited for forest and wilderness recreation. A short car ride away is Big Trees State Park, Grover Hot Springs, Mercer Caverns, Mountain Adventure Seminars, and the wine country of Calaveras County.</p>

Parking on other side of road - no individual site parking spots

(Lake Alpine) Backpackers

Lake Alpine Campground is one of five campgrounds within the Lake Alpine
Recreation Area that are situated in mature conifer forest on the shores of
Lake Alpine. Lake Alpine Campground has 25 sites; there is RV camping but no
hookups or electric.

Reservations required via Recreation.gov

For more information on the recreation area and links to the other campground
pages, visit the Lake Alpine Recreation Area page.

<p>Lake Alpine Campground is one of five campgrounds within the Lake Alpine Recreation Area&nbsp;that are&nbsp;situated in mature conifer forest on the shores of Lake Alpine. Lake Alpine Campground has 25 sites; there is RV camping but no hookups or electric.</p><p>Reservations required via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.recreation.gov/">Recreation.gov</a></p><p>For more information on the recreation area and links to the other campground pages, visit the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stanislaus/recarea/?recid=14871">Lake Alpine Recreation Area</a>&nbsp;page.</p>

Lake Alpine Campground (West Shore)

Union Reservoir is set in a granite basin with expansive mountain views. The
reservoir has lots of small islands and is kept mostly full. The campground is
adjacent to the reservoir, nestled in red fir and lodgepole pine forest.

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The Forest Service operates the Union East Campground and charges the
following fees: New campsite fee prices, 2024 & 2025 $25 per night and fee
raises to $30 per night in 2026.   The America the Beautiful, Interagency
Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate.
Only applicable to the single site the pass holder occupies.  Pass number must
be written on fee envelope. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not
provide any discounts on camping.

Union East Campground

## Overview

West Shore Campground sits directly off the north shore of Lake Alpine. It is
walking distance to the boat launch, rentals, and Lake Alpine Lodge.

## Recreation

Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities: fishing,
hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, OHV trails, swimming, rock
climbing, and wildlife watching. Interpretive programs are offered by Forest
Service rangers during the summer months.

## Facilities

Campsites with room for up to 6 people, 3 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite.
Picnic tables, campfire rings, toilets are available. Hot showers and
laundromat available at nearby Lake Alpine Resort. No electricity or hook-ups.
Pets are welcome. Firewood, camping and fishing supplies, food, and apparel is
available in the general store at Lake Alpine Lodge.

## Natural Features

West Shore Campground sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet on the north end of
Lake Alpine within the Stanislaus National Forest. The forest lies between
Lake Tahoe and Yosemite and boasts gorgeous views. Squirrels, chipmunks, deer,
marmots, coyotes, bears, eagles, and many different birds make this area their
home.

## Nearby Attractions

A restaurant, bar, general store, and boat rentals can be found at nearby Lake
Alpine Lodge. The immediate area is suited for forest and wilderness
recreation. A short car ride away is Big Trees State Park, Grover Hot Springs,
Mercer Caverns, Mountain Adventure Seminars, and the wine country of Calaveras
County.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>West Shore Campground sits directly off the north shore of Lake Alpine. It is walking distance to the boat launch, rentals, and Lake Alpine Lodge. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities: fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, OHV trails, swimming, rock climbing, and wildlife watching.  Interpretive programs are offered by Forest Service rangers during the summer months.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Campsites with room for up to 6 people, 3 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite.  Picnic tables, campfire rings, toilets are available. Hot showers and laundromat available at nearby Lake Alpine Resort. No electricity or hook-ups. Pets are welcome. Firewood, camping and fishing supplies, food, and apparel is available in the general store at Lake Alpine Lodge.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>West Shore Campground sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet on the north end of Lake Alpine within the Stanislaus National Forest.  The forest lies between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite and boasts gorgeous views.  Squirrels, chipmunks, deer, marmots, coyotes, bears, eagles, and many different birds make this area their home.  </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>A restaurant, bar, general store, and boat rentals can be found at nearby Lake Alpine Lodge.  The immediate area is suited for forest and wilderness recreation. A short car ride away is Big Trees State Park, Grover Hot Springs, Mercer Caverns, Mountain Adventure Seminars, and the wine country of Calaveras County.</p>