Lake Alpine Backpackers Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically operates during summer months but opening dates vary based on snow levels. The high alpine location at 7,400 feet means conditions can remain wintry well into late spring.
Red Flag Warning issued August 12 at 11:04AM PDT until August 13 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds, which is in effect from 5 AM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Zone 136 Sierra (El Dorado-Amador) Above 5000 ft and Fire Zone 139 Sierra (Cal-Tuo) Above 5000 ft. * Thunderstorms...Isolated to scattered coverage of a mix of wet and dry thunderstorms expected. Lightning strikes may also occur outside of main precipitation cores. * Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic outflow winds could occur near any thunderstorm development. * Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine with strong outflow winds to cause a fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Backpackers' Campground sits in a lodgepole pine and fir forest on the east shore of Lake Alpine at 7,400 feet elevation. This walk-in tent campground features 8 sites, each accommodating up to 6 people and 2 tents. Vehicles cannot park within the campground; parking is available on the adjacent street. The campground provides vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Lake Alpine offers excellent recreation including fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, swimming, rock climbing, and wildlife watching. Forest Service rangers conduct interpretive programs during summer months. Lake Alpine Lodge is nearby with a restaurant, bar, general store, and boat rentals. Hot showers and laundromat facilities are available at Lake Alpine Resort. The campground's high alpine location means snow, rain, and cold conditions are possible any time of year. This is bear country, so proper food storage in bear-resistant containers or locked vehicles is required.
Directions
Highway 4 to east shore of Lake Alpine. Turn south on road just east of Chickaree Picnic Area. Campground is located halfway between Highway 4 and Pine Marten Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $31 - $32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 753-6350 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Backpackers Campground |
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