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Silver Valley Campground, Lake Alpine

Stanislaus National Forest

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Silver Valley Campground, Lake Alpine
🟢 7 open windows right now — soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28
6 of the last 76 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

Silver Valley 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 nightsbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, Silver Valley CG #15–Silver Valley CG #21 next to each othersites A #12, #13, #14, #2, Silver Valley CG #03, #04, #06, #07, #08, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21
Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nightsbook these dates →opened 22h agosites Silver Valley CG #09
Thu Aug 27 – Sat Aug 292 nightsbook these dates →sites Silver Valley CG #10
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, Silver Valley CG #15–Silver Valley CG #20 next to each othersites Silver Valley CG #03, #05, #07, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites Silver Valley CG #05, #11
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, A #12–A #14 next to each othersites A #12, #13, #14, Silver Valley CG #04, #06, #08, #09, #10, #21
Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites A #2

📷 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 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 — Slight incline
Site A #13 · Slight inclineDennis Moore
Campsite A #13 — Campsite view #2
Site A #13 · Campsite view #2Dennis Moore
Campsite A #14 — Campsite view #2
Site A #14 · Campsite view #2Dennis Moore
Campsite A #14 — Slight incline
Site A #14 · Slight inclineDennis Moore
Campsite A #2 — 1
Site A #2 · 1Dennis Moore
Campsite A #2 — 1
Site A #2 · 1Dennis Moore
Campsite Silver Valley CG #03 — Site view #1
Site Silver Valley CG #03 · Site view #1Dennis Moore
Campsite Silver Valley CG #03 — Slight decline into site
Site Silver Valley CG #03 · Slight decline into siteDennis Moore
Campsite Silver Valley CG #04 — Incline parking
Site Silver Valley CG #04 · Incline parkingDennis Moore
Campsite Silver Valley CG #04 — Campsite view #1
Site Silver Valley CG #04 · Campsite view #1Dennis Moore
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 22.3 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger22.3 midirections →
🔌 County of Alpine22.1 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 34 openings at Silver Valley Campground, Lake Alpine over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 3–10 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/nightRv NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆62 ratings
5★37
4★16
3★1
2★5
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&T2.0/4
Verizon1.8/4
T-Mobile1.6/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Silver Valley Campground, Lake Alpine FAQ

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

Silver Valley 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 Valley Campground, Lake Alpine?

Campsite fees at Silver Valley 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 Valley Campground, Lake Alpine when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Silver Valley 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 Valley Campground, Lake Alpine?

CampSage's scans caught 34 openings at Silver Valley Campground, Lake Alpine over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 3–10 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 Valley Campground, Lake Alpine a good campground?

Silver Valley Campground, Lake Alpine holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 69 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

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

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Silver Valley Campground, Lake Alpine, AT&T rates highest at 2.0 out of 5 from 21 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Silver Valley Campground, Lake Alpine located?

Silver Valley 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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