Lake Alpine Campground

Crystalline waters reflect towering pines at Lake Alpine Campground, where High Sierra wilderness meets accessible outdoor recreation. This beloved alpine destination offers a quintessential mountain lake camping experience with stunning scenery, excellent fishing, and hiking trails right from your campsite.

Set at 7,300 feet elevation in Stanislaus National Forest, Lake Alpine Campground provides a cool summer retreat just 60 miles east of Angels Camp. The campground's prime lakeside location grants easy access to swimming, kayaking, and trout fishing in the 180-acre alpine lake. A network of hiking trails, including the 4-mile loop around the lake, allows campers to immerse themselves in the surrounding granite peaks and conifer forests.

While embracing a rustic mountain atmosphere, the campground offers amenities like flush toilets, potable water, and picnic tables at each site. The nearby Lake Alpine Lodge provides additional conveniences with a general store, restaurant, and boat rentals. For those seeking High Sierra adventures, the campground serves as an ideal base camp for exploring the scenic Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway or venturing into the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness just minutes away.