(Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground

PO Box 2003
Carson City, NV 89702

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.

Camp site features

Across 21 camp sites:

Picnic table: 16 of 21 sites
Pets allowed: all 21 sites
Longest rig: 53 ft
Largest party: 6 people

Directions

Silver Valley is about 60 miles east of Angel's Camp on Highway 4 toward Lake Alpine. At the east end of the lake, turn onto the side road just east of Chickaree Picnic Area and follow the road around to Silver Valley Campground.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Stacy M

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Reviewed 5 days ago

This is an old campground that has few flat areas for tents. Beautiful hikes right out of the campground. Beautiful nearby Lake Alpine. Camp host super nice! Quiet. No bugs in July. Horrible meat bee problem in August.

Cecilia E

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Beautiful location. Nice camp sites. The bathrooms were not kept clean.

Joyce b

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Reviewed 10 days ago

The campground host/management was very good. We really appreciated how well they were managing the campgrounds,

David H

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Reviewed 18 days ago

Really lovely campsite. Close access to the lake, pretty quiet and clean overall. The attendant never checked us in and the toilets smelled something fierce, but otherwise would recommend it. There are a lot of sweat bees at meal time!

Stephanie H

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Reviewed 20 days ago

We had a great time at Silver Valley Campground. There are several spiggots available, quite a few toilets, and an attentive host. The toilets were cleaned regularly but, as with all pit toilets, there were a lot of flies. We rented several sites - 12, 14, and 16. 16 had the most shade of the 3. 14 was big enough for our large tent and had better shade in the afternoon. 12 was a very small site for tents - our friends put their tent in the car area to have the most level spot. 12 does back up to a nice meadow, but is otherwise small and sunny. 10 minute walk to the east side of the lake. You can also do a short drive to the chickaree day use lot if you have a lot of gear to unload. We had a great time and will be back.

Marcus G

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Reviewed a month ago

One of the best campgrounds I’ve ever been too. Super clean and an easy walk away from the lake.

Availability

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

Reserve Watch

Popularity: Moderate

Busiest in August, when about 53% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 8 years of reservations.