(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:

Fire pit: 5 of 21 sites
Picnic table: 16 of 21 sites
Pets allowed: all 21 sites
Longest RV: 46 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: 19.3 mi

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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Craig F

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Reviewed a month ago

Lovely spot and wonderful overall area host. However, there is no longer an onsite host whereas there are many many many yellow jackets, which is fine if you don't have kids and only eat in your car or after the sun sets.

Joe h

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great site, great camp host

Chris B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Check-in time was at 2pm. The camp host did not unlock the restroom until 6 PM. On top of that, they only unlocked one restroom at the campsite when there was two restrooms

Chris B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Check-in time was at 2pm. The camp host did not unlock the restroom until 6 PM. On top of that, they only unlocked one restroom at the campsite when there was two restrooms.

Nou S

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Clean sites, clean bathrooms. Great camp host. We love this spot.

Julie S

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The camp host welcomed us. The pit toilets were well stocked and emptied after our 2nd night. It was quiet and mostly empty in the middle of the week.

Availability

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

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