## 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

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.

## 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>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>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>

Aerial photo of Lake Alpine

Kayak fisherman on Lake Alpine

(Lake Alpine) West Shore

## 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

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.

## 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>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>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

## 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

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.

## 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>Silvertip Campground is less than a mile west of Lake Alpine, with a trail leading from the campground down to the lake.</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>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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.<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>

Flush toilets

Distant view of Lake Alpine

(LAKE ALPINE)  SILVER TIP CAMPGROUND

Aerial view of Lake Alpine and surrounding area

Road map

(Lake Alpine)  Silver Tip Campground

## Overview

Lodgepole Group Campground is located just two miles west of Lake Alpine in
northern California. The campground affords breathtaking views of the
surrounding Stanislaus National Forest.

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 recreation opportunities. Hike, bike,
or ride a horse on Bear Valley, an accessible trail that winds along the
lakeshore to the community of Bear Valley. It connects with the historic
Emigrant Trail, the route pioneers once traveled via covered wagon to settle
in California.  
  
Interpretive programs are offered by Forest Service rangers during the summer
months.

## Facilities

Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreation opportunities. Hike, bike,
or ride a horse on Bear Valley, an accessible trail that winds along the
lakeshore to the community of Bear Valley. It connects with the historic
Emigrant Trail, the route pioneers once traveled via covered wagon to settle
in California.  
  
Interpretive programs are offered by Forest Service rangers during the summer
months.

## Natural Features

Lodgepole Campground is situated on a large, flat plain, not far from a creek.
It sits at an elevation of 7,290 feet, within the Stanislaus National Forest
in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains. The forest lies between Lake Tahoe and
Yosemite and boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped peaks and California's Great
Central Valley.  
  
A wide variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including marmots,
squirrels, coyotes, deer and many birds.

## 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>Lodgepole Group Campground is located just two miles west of Lake Alpine in northern California. The campground affords breathtaking views of the surrounding Stanislaus National Forest. </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>
Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreation opportunities. Hike, bike, or ride a horse on Bear Valley, an accessible trail that winds along the lakeshore to the community of Bear Valley. It connects with the historic Emigrant Trail, the route pioneers once traveled via covered wagon to settle in California.
<br/><br/>
Interpretive programs are offered by Forest Service rangers during the summer months.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreation opportunities. Hike, bike, or ride a horse on Bear Valley, an accessible trail that winds along the lakeshore to the community of Bear Valley. It connects with the historic Emigrant Trail, the route pioneers once traveled via covered wagon to settle in California.
<br/><br/>
Interpretive programs are offered by Forest Service rangers during the summer months.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Lodgepole Campground is situated on a large, flat plain, not far from a creek. It sits at an elevation of 7,290 feet, within the Stanislaus National Forest in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains. The forest lies between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite and boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped peaks and California's Great Central Valley.
<br/><br/>
A wide variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including marmots, squirrels, coyotes, deer and many birds.
<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>

Fees will NOT be waived for things like changes in weather, or naturally
occurring wildlife in the area.

LAKE ALPINE - LODGEPOLE GROUP

Vault toilet

Well water pump

Campground map

(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole 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

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.

## 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>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>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>

(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten

## 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

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.

## 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>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>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>

Bathroom and water spigot

(LAKE ALPINE) SILVER VALLEY CAMPGROUND

(Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground

## Overview

Big Meadow Campground lies at about 6,400 feet elevation on the Stanislaus
National Forest. It is located 21 miles east of Arnold, California.
Breathtaking views abound, and wildlife viewing opportunities include marmots,
squirrels, coyotes and deer.

## Recreation

Picnicking, birding and hiking are popular pastimes at Big Meadow.  
  
Lake Alpine and Spicer Meadow Reservoir, both just a 15 minute drive away,
offer fishing and other water activities.

## Facilities

Picnicking, birding and hiking are popular pastimes at Big Meadow.  
  
Lake Alpine and Spicer Meadow Reservoir, both just a 15 minute drive away,
offer fishing and other water activities.

## Natural Features

Situated in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains, Stanislaus National Forest is
sandwiched between the well-known destinations, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. It
boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped mountain peaks and California's Great
Central Valley.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Big Meadow Campground lies at about 6,400 feet elevation on the Stanislaus National Forest. It is located 21 miles east of Arnold, California. Breathtaking views abound, and wildlife viewing opportunities include marmots, squirrels, coyotes and deer. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Picnicking, birding and hiking are popular pastimes at Big Meadow. 
<br/><br/>
Lake Alpine and Spicer Meadow Reservoir, both just a 15 minute drive away, offer fishing and other water activities.
<h2>Facilities</h2>
Picnicking, birding and hiking are popular pastimes at Big Meadow. 
<br/><br/>
Lake Alpine and Spicer Meadow Reservoir, both just a 15 minute drive away, offer fishing and other water activities.
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Situated in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains, Stanislaus National Forest is sandwiched between the well-known destinations, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. It boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped mountain peaks and California's Great Central Valley.

(Lake Alpine) West Shore

Overview

Recreation

Facilities

Natural Features

Nearby Attractions

Reviews

Camp Sites

Nearby Campgrounds

(Lake Alpine) Backpackers

(Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground

(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground

(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten

(Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground

Big Meadow - US Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (CA)