(Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground

Campground · Nevada · 21 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access

21
Bookable sites
48 ft
Max rig length
up to 6
People per site
7,541 ft
Elevation
Aerial view of Lake Alpine and surrounding area
Photo: Geminai Graphics and Photography · Recreation.gov

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.

The facts

  • 21 bookable sites
  • 22 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 48 ft
  • Up to 6 people per site
  • Loops: 07N & Silvertip, A

Site types

  • 16 RV Nonelectric
  • 5 Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Management

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

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22 campsites at (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeMax rigPeople
0107N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlight48 ft6 🐾
0207N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlight48 ft6 🐾
0307N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlight46 ft6 🐾
0707N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlight42 ft6 🐾
0807N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlight48 ft6 🐾
0907N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedModerate—6 🐾
1107N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlight32 ft6 🐾
1307N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlight48 ft6 🐾
1407N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlight42 ft6 🐾
1507N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlight46 ft6 🐾
1607N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—6 🐾
1707N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlight38 ft6 🐾
1807N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlight38 ft6 🐾
1907N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlight38 ft6 🐾
2007N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlight38 ft6 🐾
2207N & SilvertipRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlight36 ft6 🐾
10AStandard Nonelectric———48 ft6 🐾
12AStandard Nonelectric———48 ft6 🐾
21AManagement———48 ft6 🐾
4AStandard Nonelectric———48 ft6 🐾
5AStandard Nonelectric———44 ft6 🐾
6AStandard Nonelectric———42 ft6 🐾

Getting there

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.

38.48110, -120.01700 · 38°28'52.0"N 120°1'1.2"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in7.66.96.34.12.20.80.50.30.72.24.17.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground

Can you reserve a site at (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground?
Yes, (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground have?
22 sites in total, of which 21 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground?
48 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground.
Are campfires allowed at (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground?
Campfires are allowed at (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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