USDA Forest Service · California
(Lake Alpine) West Shore
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 25
- Hookups
- 25 with water, 24 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 11
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,411 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · AT&T good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- NFSR 07N79Y · asphalt · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Stanislaus National Forest
- Nearest town
- Bear Valley
- Phone
- (209)753-6350
25 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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. 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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 22° | 0° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 22° | 6° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 24° | 6° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 26° | 3° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 34° | 15° | 68° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 44° | 26° | 85° | 3 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 52° | 40° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 51° | 46° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 45° | 34° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 35° | 18° | 76° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 30° | 7° | 67° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 39° | 24° | 4° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 22 sites
- (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 20 sites
- (Lake Alpine) Pine Marten · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 32 sites
- (Lake Alpine) Backpackers · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 8 sites
- (Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 21 sites
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