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Quick facts

LocationBear Valley, California
Nightly rate (listed)$32–$120/night
Guest rating4.0 / 5 (31 reviews)
Maximum RV length50 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsNone listed
RV sites19
Pets allowedYes
Book onRecreation.gov

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 50 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pets allowed Pets allowed, per the listing. Restrictions may apply.
  • Public land Public campground: National Forest (USFS).

From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.

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RVs near this campground

Picks are 46 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Reno (Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)), about 72 mi straight-line from (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground. RV rentals in Reno

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2023 Autumn Ridge Bunk House for 10+

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 10
Carson City, NV · 27 mi from Reno (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 75 miPets OK

Where (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground fits

Nearest alternatives
(Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground (0.5 mi) · (Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground (2.1 mi) · Big Meadow - Us Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (Ca) (6.1 mi)

(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground

Private campground

This weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 31 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
STANISLAUS
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About this campground

(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in CA. It lists 19 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 46 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.

Highlights

  • Rigs up to 46 ftLongest RV site on the Recreation.gov site list
  • Pets allowedListed on Recreation.gov

Good for

Big rigs (up to 46 ft)Tent campingDogs

Know before you go

  • No hookups are listed.
  • Longest listed RV site is 46 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
All amenities

Nearby activities

Swimming SiteVisitor CenterCampingBoatingBackpackingDay Use AreaDisc GolfClimbingFishingHikingKayakingInterpretive ProgramsMotor BoatMountain ClimbingNon Motorized BoatingOff Highway Vehicle TrailsOff Road Vehicle TrailsPaddle BoatingPicnickingRock ClimbingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveSwimmingWater ActivitiesWilderness

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Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Sep 27 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

0 open of 17 sites
Site 1 · Standard Nonelectric
A loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 33 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$32/night
Site 2 · Standard Nonelectric
A loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 20 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$32/night
Site 3 · Standard Nonelectric
A loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 20 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$32/night
Site 6 · Standard Nonelectric
A loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 28 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$32/night
Site 7 · Standard Nonelectric
A loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 36 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$32/night
Site 9 · Standard Nonelectric
A loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 35 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$32/night
Site 10 · Standard Nonelectric
A loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 42 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$32/night
Site 11 · Standard Nonelectric
A loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 20 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$32/night

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You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

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standard nonelectric
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2
standard nonelectric
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3
standard nonelectric
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18
standard nonelectric
––$32
12
standard nonelectric
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10
standard nonelectric
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13
standard nonelectric
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9
standard nonelectric
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6
standard nonelectric
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17
standard nonelectric

What guests say

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (31 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“There is no tap near to camps i.e just one hand pump for entire camp ground. There is no flush toilet.”

PANKAJ S 1 · Sep 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Have stayed in this campsite a few times as we like it. Nice campsites, great host. Near to Lake Alpine. It's a quiet campsite but hear some noise from the road. There is only one pump to get water, so bring containers to carry water back to campsite.”

Suzannah R 5 · Aug 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Great Location if you want to explore Alpine county. sites are small and have little privacy. Still a great basecamp if you want to explore all the fishing spots.”

Craig S 4 · Aug 2025 · Recreation.gov

Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 46 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

STANISLAUS
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Policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Max stay
14 nights
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

About

Lodgepole Group Campground sits at 7,290 feet on a broad, flat plain a couple of miles west of Lake Alpine, offering open views of the central Sierra ridgelines and a short walk to a nearby creek. The site is small and intentionally rustic: there are 19 campsites total, and each is configured to accept both RVs and tents (sites are rated for up to six people, three tents, and two vehicles). Expect basic but reliable amenities a picnic table, campfire ring, and vault or flush toilets at each site but no electrical hookups. Hot showers and a laundromat are available a short drive away at Lake Alpine Lodge, which also operates a general store selling firewood, fishing and camping supplies, food and apparel, plus a restaurant, bar and boat rentals. Pets are welcome, and the area supports typical Sierra wildlife such as marmots, squirrels, coyotes, deer and a variety of birds, so store food securely and plan accordingly. Recreation at Lodgepole is centered on lake- and forest-based activities: Lake Alpine offers boating, fishing and swimming, while the Bear Valley trail traces the lakeshore and connects to the historic Emigrant Trail for hikers, bikers and horseback riders; Forest Service rangers run interpretive programs in summer. The campground lies within the broader Stanislaus National Forest where hiking, off-highway vehicle use, picnicking and winter sports are all possible depending on season. Seasonal access is dictated by snow level campground openings can shift and sites may open earlier or remain available later on a first-come, first-served basis as conditions allow, and that information is posted when determined so check conditions before you go. Reservations and fees apply, and note the park's policy that fees will not be waived for weather changes or the presence of naturally occurring wildlife. From Angel Camp the drive is roughly 50 miles east on Highway 4 to reach the Lake Alpine area, making Lodgepole a high-country stopover between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite with close access to nearby attractions like Big Trees State Park, Grover Hot Springs and Mercer Caverns.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 46 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
STANISLAUS (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 46 ft.
  • Rated 4.0★ across 31 Recreation.gov reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 46 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
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Availability checked Sep 27 on Recreation.gov.

You book each site directly with Recreation.gov. Prices and availability can change until booked.

Sold out
to see if it's open
from $125/nightvia RVshare
Pick up in Mound House

"Marylisas kid and pet approved RV" 2018 Outback ultra lite

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 9 5 (1)
Mound House, NV · 20 mi from Reno (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 150 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $165/nightvia RVshare
Pick up in Mound House

"Marylisa's passport to the stars"

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 8
Mound House, NV · 20 mi from Reno (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 150 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $175/nightvia Outdoorsy
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$32
15
standard nonelectric
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16
standard nonelectric
––$32
19
standard nonelectric
––$32
11
standard nonelectric
––$32
14
standard nonelectric
––$32
20
standard nonelectric
––$32
7
standard nonelectric
––$32
B001
group standard nonelectric
––$120
A001
group standard nonelectric
––$120

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed
Max stay14 nights max

Sources: Recreation.gov — (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 46 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 20 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 2 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (11 reports), AT&T 2 (8 reports), T-Mobile 1 (7 reports)
Shade
Listing 2 of 20 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $32/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing STANISLAUS (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
Not listed — check with campground

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Golden Pines RV Resort

18.9 mi from (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground (straight-line) 4.8 · 91 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Sites from $40/night
$80 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Not yet released

(Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground

0.5 mi from (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground (straight-line) 4.0 · 83 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Recreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
View Campsites
Not yet released

(Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground

2.1 mi from (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground (straight-line) 4.0 · 55 Recreation.gov reviews
RV sites
Recreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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