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Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine

Stanislaus National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.0 (41)
Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine
🟢 7 open windows right now — soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28
5 of the last 66 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine in California has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nights👥 groupbook these dates →opened 23h ago👥 9 in a row, A #12–A #20 next to each othersites 👥 LODG #A001, A #10, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #2, #20, #3, #6, #7, #9
Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nights👥 groupbook these dates →opened 23h agosites 👥 LODB #B001, A #1
Wed Aug 26 – Sat Aug 293 nightsbook these dates →sites A #11
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 A #2 & A #3 next to each othersites 👥 LODG #A001, A #11, #12, #2, #20, #3
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, A #13–A #19 next to each othersites A #1, #10, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #9
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 LODB #B001, A #6
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites A #7

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite LODG #A001 — Campsite view #4
Site LODG #A001 · Campsite view #4Dennis Moore
Campsite LODG #A001 — Aerial view of Lake Alpine and surrounding area
Site LODG #A001 · Aerial view of Lake Alpine and surrounding areaGeminai Graphics and Photography
Campsite A #10 — Campground map
Site A #10 · Campground mapDennis Moore
Campsite A #10 — Campsite view #2
Site A #10 · Campsite view #2Dennis Moore
Campsite A #12 — Campsite view #2
Site A #12 · Campsite view #2Dennis Moore
Campsite A #12 — Campsite view #1
Site A #12 · Campsite view #1Dennis Moore
Campsite A #13 — Campsite view #1
Site A #13 · Campsite view #1Dennis Moore
Campsite A #13 — Campsite view #2
Site A #13 · Campsite view #2Dennis Moore
Campsite A #14 — Slight decline
Site A #14 · Slight declineDennis Moore
Campsite A #14 — Campsite view #2
Site A #14 · Campsite view #2Dennis Moore
Campsite A #15 — Campsite view #1
Site A #15 · Campsite view #1Dennis Moore
Campsite A #15 — Campground map
Site A #15 · Campground mapDennis Moore
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 21.8 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger21.8 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger24.7 midirections →
🔌 County of Alpine23.2 midirections →

From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 2–9 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~321 mi from LA💵 $32–$120/nightGroup Standard NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆38 ratings
5★20
4★8
3★6
2★2
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.3/4
T-Mobile1.5/4
Verizon1.2/4
Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine?

Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine?

Campsite fees at Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine run about $32–$120/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine?

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 2–9 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine a good campground?

Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 41 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine, AT&T rates highest at 2.3 out of 5 from 11 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine located?

Lodgepole Campground, Lake Alpine is located in Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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