Established Camping
Lake Alpine Campground
About
National Forest
Stanislaus National Forest
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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Campground with lodge and store
I stayed in a tent cabin at Lake Alpine. There were beds in the cabin, but the mattress wasn't that comfy. If you're not staying at one of the regular cabins I would say to just get a campsite and stay in your own tent. The area was really pretty. It was a popular campground so there were a lot of people, but the way the cabins were set up it didn't feel crowded. There was a trail that went around the whole lake that didn't have a lot of traffic, which made it nice for getting out and exploring. The lodge had a restaurant with a full bar. There was a small store attached to the lodge, stocked with all the things you may need. You could rent kayaks or paddle boards there as well. The bathroom had pay showers and flush toilets, but it wasn't really that clean.
Lake sites, good hiking, wildlife, flowers
Spacious sites, a good lodge with bar, showers and general store across the road, boat rentals, great hiking.
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25 degrees
Chilly, peaceful, delicious
Location
Lake Alpine Campground is located in California
Coordinates
38.477333 N
120.008045 W