USDA Forest Service · California
(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 32
- Hookups
- 32 with water, 31 no hookups
- Season
- June 5 to October 11
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,359 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
- PINE MARTEN CG ACCESS (NFSR 07N51Y) · native material · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Stanislaus National Forest
- Nearest town
- Bear Valley
- Phone
- (209)753-6350
32 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Pine Marten Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, at the east end of Lake Alpine Recreation Area in a timbered setting near several trailheads.
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.
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.
Recreation
Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities: fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, OHV trails, swimming, and wildlife watching. Interpretive programs are offered by Forest Service rangers during the summer months.
Facilities
Campsites with room for up to 6 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite. Picnic tables, campfire rings, bathrooms 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 Resort.
Natural Features
Pine Marten 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. Squirrels, chipmunks, deer, marmots, coyotes, bears, eagles, and many different birds make this area their home. The wildflowers are also beautiful!
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 there is 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 | 40° | 22° | 0° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 22° | 7° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 25° | 6° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 27° | 3° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 34° | 15° | 68° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 44° | 26° | 85° | 2 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 52° | 41° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 51° | 47° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 45° | 34° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 36° | 18° | 77° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 30° | 7° | 67° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 39° | 24° | 4° | 60° | 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) Backpackers · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 8 sites
- (Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 21 sites
- (Lake Alpine) West Shore · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 25 sites
- (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 22 sites
- (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 20 sites
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