4 of 20 campsites have Accessible Parking

4 of 20 campsites have Showers (Seasonal)

All campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

4 of 20 campsites have Off-Road Vehicle Trails

1 of 20 campsites have Flush Toilets (Seasonal)

4 of 20 campsites have Drinking Water (Peak Season)

16 of 20 campsites have Capacity/Size Rating

Slight decline into site

Site view #2 - Parking spot in distance

Aerial view of Lake Alpine and surrounding area

Site view #1

Campsite view # 2 - View from camping area towards parking spot

Campsite view #1

Incline parking

Campsite view #2

Slight decline

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Path to campsite

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(LAKE ALPINE) SILVER VALLEY CAMPGROUND

Bathroom and water spigot

(Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Campsites with room for up to 6 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite.  Picnic tables, campfire rings, vault 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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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.  </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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.</p>

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.

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