(Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground

PO Box 2003
Carson City, NV 89702

Overview

Silvertip Campground is less than a mile west of Lake Alpine, with a trail leading from the campground down to the lake.

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. There is hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, OHV-ing, 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, 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.

Camp site features

Across 21 camp sites:

Fire pit: 5 of 21 sites
Picnic table: 16 of 21 sites
Pets allowed: all 21 sites
Longest RV: 62 ft
Largest party: 6 people
Equipment: CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest water fill: 19.4 mi

Directions

From Angel's Camp, drive east on Highway 4 toward Lake Alpine. About 1/10th. mile past Bear Valley Ski resort turn-off, watch for sign for Silvertip Campground. The Campground is 2/3 of a mile west of Lake Alpine on Highway 4.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

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Jeff F

Loop:07N & Silvertip

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Reviewed a month ago

very very steep and twisting narrow road after Markleeville Ca to site. over 20 miles of danger.

Scott M

Loop:07N & Silvertip

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Had site 1 which is closest to highway 4 and traffic noise. The overwhelming number of yellowjackets made any attempts at cooking or just sitting around and chatting futile. Would not visit this campground again

Denise M

Loop:07N & Silvertip

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Dennis and Nancy are the best hosts. They were both helpful with local information and getting me settled into the campsite.

Daniel S

Loop:07N & Silvertip

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Older campground, some sites too sunny due to loss of trees. Site 7 fine. Only problem was the Yellow Jackets due to a local surge.

Erica M

Loop:07N & Silvertip

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Beautiful, quiet campground off route 4. We stayed at site 11, so rarely heard the road. Spacious site and fairly private. A little tight but doable for our 18ft. trailer and truck. Less than a mile from gorgeous lake alpine and the lodge with a restaurantand store if you need any last minute supplies. It is a 2 minute drive or you can walk in a nice little trail right from the campground. No mosquitoes this time of year (late August) but lots of meat bees! We set up a decoy meat trap (a couple pieces of carne asada in a soda can filled with a little water) and had Off intense coils and that helped a lot. Dennis was a great host! Clean bathrooms (flush toilets) and potable water is available.

Wendy C

Loop:07N & Silvertip

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Reviewed 3 months ago

We always enjoy Silvertip. Great camp host, clean restrooms and a short drive to the lake.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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