(Lake Alpine) Backpackers
Campground · 8 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 8
- Bookable sites
- up to 6
- People per site
- 7,338 ft
- Elevation
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
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.
The facts
- 8 bookable sites
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: A
Site types
- 8 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.
8 campsites at (Lake Alpine) Backpackers
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 01:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 2 | A | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 3 | A | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 4 | A | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 5 | A | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 6 | A | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 7 | A | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 8 | A | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
38.47830, -120.00303 · 38°28'41.9"N 120°0'10.9"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 7.6 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 4.1 | 7.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.1 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) Backpackers
- Can you reserve a site at (Lake Alpine) Backpackers?
- Yes, (Lake Alpine) Backpackers is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does (Lake Alpine) Backpackers have?
- 8 sites.
- Are pets allowed at (Lake Alpine) Backpackers?
- Yes, pets are allowed at (Lake Alpine) Backpackers.
- Are campfires allowed at (Lake Alpine) Backpackers?
- Campfires are allowed at (Lake Alpine) Backpackers. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near (Lake Alpine) Backpackers
- (Lake Alpine) West Shore 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- (Lake Alpine) Pine Marten 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- (Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Highway 4 0.6 mi · Facility
- Backpacker's Walk-In Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
- Silvertip Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
- Silver Valley Trailhead 0.9 mi · Facility
- Lodgepole Group Campground 1.1 mi · Campground
- Lake Valley Trailhead 2.1 mi · Facility
- Union East Campground 3.5 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (209) 753 6350
- Email info@lakealpinelodge.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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