(Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground
(Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.48110, -120.01700
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- 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) Silver Tip Campground
Overview Silvertip Campground is less than a mile west of Lake Alpine, with a trail leading from the campground down to the lake. 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. There is hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, OHV-ing, 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, 3 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite. Picnic tables, campfire rings, 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 West Shore Campground sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet on the north end of Lake Alpine within the Stanislaus National Forest. The forest lies between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite and boasts gorgeous views. Squirrels, chipmunks, deer, marmots, coyotes, bears,
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
- 241 designated routes (291 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silvertip Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Silvertip | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lodgepole Overflow | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Lake Alpine | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Lake Alpine Campground | Private campground | 0.7 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.