Pick up in Carson City2023 Autumn Ridge Bunk House for 10+
Carson City, NV · 27 mi from Reno (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
| Location | Carson City, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $32/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (83 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 62 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | electric |
| RV sites | 21 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Picks are 48 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Reno (Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)), about 72 mi straight-line from (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground. RV rentals in Reno
Pick up in Carson City
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night
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(Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Carson City. It lists 21 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 48 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 11 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 02 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 15 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 17 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 16 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 01 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 08 rv nonelectric | – |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (83 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“I have come here many times in the past I have not been up here in a few years, but it’s always a pleasant trip and I appreciate that I’ve been a great facilities are great campsite is great and the host is always so friendly. Can’t wait to come back.”
“Everything was fine, except for somebody came in and rearranged my camp while I was gone and cleaned my fire pit and stole my lighter that was sitting next to my barbecue and I was camped right across from the host”
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: 48 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
Silvertip Campground sits in the high country of Stanislaus National Forest just under a mile west of Lake Alpine, reached via Highway 4 a short drive past the Bear Valley ski area. The lake is the focal point for day activities hiking, biking, boating, paddleboarding and kayaking, swimming in summer and fishing in season with a Forest Service trail dropping from the campground down to the water. The immediate landscape is mixed conifer forest and rocky lakeshore at roughly 7,400 feet elevation, so expect alpine conditions; wildlife sightings are common and can include squirrels, chipmunks, deer, marmots, coyotes, black bears, eagles and a variety of songbirds. Nearby Lake Alpine Lodge provides boat rentals, a restaurant and bar, a general store that stocks firewood and basic camping and fishing supplies, and hot showers and a laundromat for campers who prefer a little comfort after a day on the trail. Longer day trips from the area can include Big Trees State Park, Grover Hot Springs, Mercer Caverns and the Calaveras County wine country. The campground is compact 21 sites in total with a mix of accommodations for rigs and tents (exactly 16 RV sites and 5 sites designated for both RVs and tents). Individual sites can accommodate up to six people, three tents and two vehicles; each site includes a picnic table, a metal campfire ring and a toilet nearby, but there is no electrical service or sewer/water hookups. Pets are welcome. Reservations are offered for the summer season, but because this is a high-elevation campground the season can shift with snow levels: Silvertip may open earlier or close later on a first-come, first-served basis as conditions allow, and any seasonal adjustments are posted on the Forest Service page plan for the possibility of snow, mud and cold/wet weather any time of year. Forest rangers also run interpretive programs in summer, and the larger Stanislaus National Forest supports OHV access and winter-sports opportunities beyond the lakeshore.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
Pick up in Mound House
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| $32 |
| 13 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 19 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 09 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 14 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 22 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 03 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 20 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 18 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 11 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 07 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
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| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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