Recreation area

Lake Alpine Recreation Area

Stanislaus National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

Boat launch with parking for 60 cars and trailers. Speed limit on lake is 10 mph. No motorized boats on lake at night. Large boats not recommended. Developed Campgrounds have no trailer hook-ups.

Getting there

Lake Alpine is located on Highway 4, fifty miles east of Angel's Camp.

Elevation
7,333 ftCold nights, seasonal snow
Contact
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Stanislaus National Forest office

Activities

  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
  • PICNICKING
  • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  • HIKING
  • SWIMMING
  • FISHING
  • BIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.