U.S. Forest Service · Stanislaus National Forest · CA

(Lake Alpine) West Shore

Aerial photo of Lake AlpinePhoto · Geminai Graphics
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
25Sites
52 ftMax rig

The place

West Shore Campground sits directly off the north shore of Lake Alpine. It is walking distance to the boat launch, rentals, and Lake Alpine Lodge. 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, 3 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite. Picnic tables, campfire rings, toilets are available. Keep reading

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, eagles, and many different birds make this area their home. Nearby Attractions A restaurant, bar, general store, and boat rentals can be found at nearby Lake Alpine Lodge. The immediate area is suited for forest and wilderness recreation. A short car ride away is Big Trees State Park, Grover Hot Springs, Mercer Caverns, Mountain Adventure Seminars, and the wine country of Calaveras County.

The sites · 25

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
A1tent only nonelectric31 ft
A10standard nonelectric49 ft
A11standard nonelectric36 ft
A12standard nonelectric48 ft
A13standard nonelectric37 ft
A14tent only nonelectric35 ft
A15standard nonelectric44 ft
A16standard nonelectric39 ft
A17standard nonelectric27 ft
A18standard nonelectric42 ft
A19standard nonelectric22 ft
A2standard nonelectric50 ft
A20tent only nonelectric27 ft
A21standard nonelectric25 ft
A22standard nonelectric35 ft
A23standard nonelectric35 ft
A24standard nonelectric31 ft
A25standard nonelectric29 ft
A3standard nonelectric47 ftyes
A4standard nonelectric39 ft
A5management39 ft
A6standard nonelectric33 ft
A7standard nonelectric42 ft
A8standard nonelectric36 ft
A9standard nonelectric52 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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