(Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground

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·Stanislaus National Forest

Overview

Silver Valley Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, at the east end of Lake Alpine Recreation Area in a timbered setting near several trailheads.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 2:00 pm)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 1:00 pm)

  • Driveway Entry

    (16 of 20 campsites have Driveway Entry)

  • Firepit

    (4 of 20 campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 6)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 2)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (16 of 20 campsites have Shade)

  • Site Access

    (All campsites have Site Acceses)

Natural Features

(LAKE ALPINE) SILVER VALLEY CAMPGROUND - Credits:
Bathroom and water spigot - Credits: Dennis Moore
(LAKE ALPINE) SILVER VALLEY CAMPGROUND - Credits:
(LAKE ALPINE) SILVER VALLEY CAMPGROUND - Credits:

Silver Valley 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.  

Recreation

Aerial view of Lake Alpine and surrounding area - Credits: Geminai Graphics and Photography

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.

Permitted Equipment

  • vehicle-N/A

  • camper van-N/A

  • rv-N/A

  • tent-N/A

  • trailer-N/A

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.

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