Campsite for booking · Arnold

(Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground

via Recreation.gov Carson City, NV, Arnold, California, United States

Overview

Pitches
21
Pitch types
campervan, caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
14:00 / 13:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Drinking waterListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov
  • RestaurantListed by Recreation.gov
  • ShopListed by Recreation.gov
  • ShowersListed by Recreation.gov
  • ToiletsListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

Overview

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.

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, 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, 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.

Natural Features

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.

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.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Silver Valley Campground
    Campground · Topaz Ranch Estates, Nevada
    200 m from the pick-up area
  2. Backpackers Campground
    Campground · Topaz Ranch Estates, Nevada
    400 m from the pick-up area
  3. Pine Marten Campground
    Campground · Topaz Ranch Estates, Nevada
    420 m from the pick-up area
  4. Lake Alpine Campground
    Campground · Arnold, California
    1.8 km from the pick-up area
  5. Silvertip Campground
    Campground · Arnold, California
    2.9 km from the pick-up area
  6. Campsite near Arnold
    Campground · Arnold, California
    3.4 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Pollock Pines
    RV dump station · Pollock Pines, CaliforniaWaste
    51 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Twain Harte
    Water fill station · Twain Harte, California · PaidWater
    31 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near (Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground. CampsiteFull map

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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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