(Lake Alpine) Backpackers
(Lake Alpine) Backpackers is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.47831, -120.00303
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Climbing, Day Use Area, Disc Golf, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Mountain Biking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (209) 753 6350
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About (Lake Alpine) Backpackers
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 Alpi
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- City of South Lake Tahoe · 32 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron · 22 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 222 designated routes (258 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Alpine Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Lake Alpine | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Pine Marten | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Pine Marten Campground | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| (Lake Alpine) Pine Marten | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.