(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground
(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.47731, -120.02418
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Boating, Camping, Climbing, Day Use Area, Disc Golf, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Mountain Climbing
- 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) Lodgepole Campground
Overview Lodgepole Group Campground is located just two miles west of Lake Alpine in northern California. The campground affords breathtaking views of the surrounding Stanislaus National Forest. 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 recreation opportunities. Hike, bike, or ride a horse on Bear Valley, an accessible trail that winds along the lakeshore to the community of Bear Valley. It connects with the historic Emigrant Trail, the route pioneers once traveled via covered wagon to settle in California. 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 Lodge. 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 Lodgepole Campground is situated on a large,
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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
- 261 designated routes (309 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodgepole Overflow | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Silvertip | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Silvertip Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lake Alpine | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Lake Alpine Campground | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.