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Silver Tip Campground, Lake Alpine

Stanislaus National Forest

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Silver Tip Campground, Lake Alpine
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28
9 of the last 91 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 7h 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

Silver Tip Campground, Lake Alpine in California has 8 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 nightsbook these dates →👥 A #5 & A #6 next to each othersites 07N & Silvertip #01, #02, #08, #09, #11, #13, #14, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, A #10, #5, #6
Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites 07N & Silvertip #15, #22, A #4
Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites 07N & Silvertip #07
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites A #5
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites 07N & Silvertip #03
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites A #12
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 07N & Silvertip #20, #22, A #4
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 07N & Silvertip #18, #19

📷 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 07N & Silvertip #01 — Camping area
Site 07N & Silvertip #01 · Camping areaDennis Moore
Campsite 07N & Silvertip #01 — Aerial view of Lake Alpine and surrounding area
Site 07N & Silvertip #01 · Aerial view of Lake Alpine and surrounding areaGeminai Graphics and Photography
Campsite 07N & Silvertip #02 — Campground map
Site 07N & Silvertip #02 · Campground mapDennis Moore
Campsite 07N & Silvertip #02 — Camping area
Site 07N & Silvertip #02 · Camping areaDennis Moore
Campsite 07N & Silvertip #08 — 50 foot driveway, good access
Site 07N & Silvertip #08 · 50 foot driveway, good accessDennis Moore
Campsite 07N & Silvertip #08 — Camping area
Site 07N & Silvertip #08 · Camping areaDennis Moore
Campsite 07N & Silvertip #09 — Looking towards road, driveway inclined
Site 07N & Silvertip #09 · Looking towards road, driveway inclinedDennis Moore
Campsite 07N & Silvertip #09 — 50 foot driveway, good access
Site 07N & Silvertip #09 · 50 foot driveway, good accessDennis Moore
Campsite 07N & Silvertip #11 — 34 foot driveway, good access
Site 07N & Silvertip #11 · 34 foot driveway, good accessDennis Moore
Campsite 07N & Silvertip #11 — Camping area
Site 07N & Silvertip #11 · Camping areaDennis Moore
Campsite 07N & Silvertip #13 — 50 foot driveway, good access
Site 07N & Silvertip #13 · 50 foot driveway, good accessDennis Moore
Campsite 07N & Silvertip #13 — Looking towards road, slight incline
Site 07N & Silvertip #13 · Looking towards road, slight inclineDennis Moore
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 22.1 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger22.1 midirections →
🔌 County of Alpine22.8 midirections →

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🔭 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 38 openings at Silver Tip Campground, Lake Alpine over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 2–13 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

📍 ~322 mi from LA💵 $32/nightRv NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆97 ratings
5★63
4★18
3★9
2★4
1★3
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.6/4
T-Mobile2.1/4
Verizon1.6/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Silver Tip Campground, Lake Alpine FAQ

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

Silver Tip 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 Silver Tip Campground, Lake Alpine?

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

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

Popular campgrounds like Silver Tip 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 Silver Tip Campground, Lake Alpine?

CampSage's scans caught 38 openings at Silver Tip Campground, Lake Alpine over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 2–13 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 Silver Tip Campground, Lake Alpine a good campground?

Silver Tip Campground, Lake Alpine holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 99 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Silver Tip Campground, Lake Alpine?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Silver Tip Campground, Lake Alpine, AT&T rates highest at 2.6 out of 5 from 40 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Silver Tip Campground, Lake Alpine located?

Silver Tip 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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