Lake Alpine West Shore Campground
Closed for the winter season. Typically opens late June or early July and closes in late September or mid-October depending on snow conditions.
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.…
Extension of Seasonal Road Closures
Following a series of evaluations by Stanislaus National Forest Recreation Specialists, the Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-04 cleaving closed several roads in the forest’s higher elevations. Conditions will continue to be monitored on a regular basis and when applicable, roads will…
Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp Closure thru June 15
At the request of Tri-Dam, the Stanislaus National Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-03; effective April 15 through June 15, 2026, closing the Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp for all use.
Temporary Road Closures
This Forest Order closes the below listed roads beginning Aug 7, expiring on Dec 31, 2026.Calaveras District Roads (Exhibit A):• Forest Road No. 4N40• Forest Road No. 4N80Y (Candy Rock Road), from the gate at approximately 3.5 miles fromHighway 4 then continuing to its terminus. 36 CFR…
Cherry Lake Camping Restrictions
Camping, cooking, building a campfire, or storing fuel on National Forest Lands at, below or within 100 feet above the Cherry Lake high water mark (4702 feet elevation), or on the island within Cherry Lake
From Recreation.gov
Christmas Tree Cutting Permits Information: [Recreation.gov][1] Christmas Tree cutting permits will go on sale on Friday, October 10, 2025. Christmas trees are $10.00 each and there is a maximum of two (2) trees per permit for a total of $20.00. Fourth graders can use their Every Kid Outdoors pass to obtain one (1) free tree. There is an additional $2.50 reservation fee for all permits. Tree cutting dates are Friday, November 28, 2025, through Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Starting in 2026, Christmas trees will increase in price to $20.00 per tree. [1]: http://Recreation.gov
About
West Shore Campground is located at 7,300 feet elevation on the north shore of Lake Alpine within the Stanislaus National Forest, situated between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. The campground features 25 sites nestled in mature conifer forest, with some sites offering direct lake views. RV camping is available, though there are no hookups or electrical service. The campground is walking distance to the boat launch, boat rentals, and Lake Alpine Lodge, which offers a restaurant, bar, and general store. Lake Alpine provides diverse recreational opportunities including fishing, low-speed boating, kayaking, paddle-boarding, swimming, hiking, biking, OHV trails, rock climbing, and wildlife watching. Forest Service rangers offer interpretive programs, campfire programs, and children's activities during summer months. The area is home to squirrels, chipmunks, deer, marmots, coyotes, bears, eagles, and numerous bird species. Nearby attractions include Big Trees State Park, Grover Hot Springs, Mercer Caverns, and the wine country of Calaveras County. The campground is located three miles east of Bear Valley on Highway 4. Reservations are required and available through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Highway 4, three miles east of Bear Valley, take Lake Alpine West Shore Road and make the first left into the campground entrance.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| info@lakealpineresort.com | |
| Phone | +1 (209) 753-6350 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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