(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten
(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.48075, -119.98864
- Hookups
- No hookups
- 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) Pine Marten
Overview Pine Marten Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, at the east end of Lake Alpine Recreation Area in a timbered setting near several trailheads. 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 recreational opportunities: fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, OHV trails, swimming, 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, bathrooms 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 Resort. Natural Features Pine Marten 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. Squirr
Cell coverage
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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
- 200 designated routes (210 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Marten Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Silver Valley Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Pine Marten | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Silver Valley | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Backpackers Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Backpackers | National forest campground | 0.1 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.