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Lake Alpine Campground (West Shore)

Current Conditions
Reservations are required via recreation.gov

West Shore Lake Alpine Campground is one of five campgrounds within the Lake Alpine Recreation Area. The campgrounds are situated in mature conifer forest on the shores of Lake Alpine. West Shore Lake Alpine Campground has 25 sites; there is RV camping but no hookups or electric.

Reservations required via Recreation.gov

For more information on the recreation area and links to the other campground pages, visit the Lake Alpine Recreation Area page.

Reservations

Reservations required via Recreation.gov

General Information

Lake Alpine offers numerous recreation opportunities, including low-speed boating, fishing, hiking, and biking. Boat Launch fee is $10.00 per vehicle.  Chickaree and Marmot day use areas are open.  Day Use fee is $5.00 per vehicle.  Season Passes are available for $40.00.

Late June or early July

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

America the Beautiful Senior Lifetime, Senior and Access Federal passes are accepted for reduced nightly camping fees in single sites. Day Use and Boat Launch fees are not discounted.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $31 per night

$32 per night

Contact Name: Lakealpinelodge.com

Contact Phone: 209-753-6350

Calaveras Ranger Station

Address: 5519 Highway 4 P.O. Box 500 Hathaway Pines, CA 95233
Phone: (209) 795-1381
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.47734

Longitude: -120.008042

Elevation

7300

Directions

On Highway 4, three miles east of Bear Valley: take the Lake Alpine West Shore Road and make the first left into the campground entrance.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Visitor ProgramsVisitor Programs

Last updated August 7, 2026