Site Closed
Backpacker's Campground is closed for the season.
Recreation Region: Hwy 4 - Calaveras Ranger District
Backpacker's Walk-In Campground
Primitive walk-in campground, no vehicles. In beautiful lodgepole pine and fir forest within walking distance of Lake Alpine.
Backpacker Walk-in Campground
General Information
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
RV's prohibited.
America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes and Golden Age and Golden Access passes accepted for reduced nightly camping fees in single sites.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $31 per night
The Backpacker's Walk-In Campsites are $32 per night
Contact Name: lakealpinelodge.com
Contact Phone: 209-753-6350
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.4825
Longitude: -119.987
Directions
- Highway 4 to east shore of Lake Alpine.
- Turn south on road just east of Chickaree Picnic Area.
- Campground half way between Highway 4 and Pine Marten Campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Visitor Programs