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Silver Valley Campground, Lake Alpine

Stanislaus National Forest

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Silver Valley Campground, Lake Alpine
🟢 1 open window as of Oct 8 — soonest Sat Oct 10–Mon Oct 12
1 of the last 78 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 6h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 21 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 7 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 1 open booking window on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Oct 10–Mon Oct 12. 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
Sat Oct 10 – Mon Oct 122 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 2h ago👥 9 in a row, Silver Valley CG #03–Silver Valley CG #11 next to each othersites A #12, #13, #14, Silver Valley CG #03, #04, #05, #06, #07, #08, #09, #10, #11, #15, #19, #20, #21

📷 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 — Another view of the campsite
Site A #12 · Another view of the campsiteDennis Moore
Campsite A #12 — Camping area with bear box
Site A #12 · Camping area with bear boxDennis Moore
Campsite A #13 — 38 foot driveway, 1 degree inclined driveway
Site A #13 · 38 foot driveway, 1 degree inclined drivewayDennis Moore
Campsite A #13 — Another view of campsite
Site A #13 · Another view of campsiteDennis Moore
Campsite A #14 — Camping area with bear box
Site A #14 · Camping area with bear boxDennis Moore
Campsite A #14 — 27 foot driveway, 1 degree inclined driveway
Site A #14 · 27 foot driveway, 1 degree inclined drivewayDennis Moore
Campsite Silver Valley CG #03 — Camping area with bear box
Site Silver Valley CG #03 · Camping area with bear boxDennis Moore
Campsite Silver Valley CG #03 — 46 foot driveway, 2 degree declined driveway
Site Silver Valley CG #03 · 46 foot driveway, 2 degree declined drivewayDennis Moore
Campsite Silver Valley CG #04 — 20 foot driveway, 5 degree inclined driveway
Site Silver Valley CG #04 · 20 foot driveway, 5 degree inclined drivewayDennis Moore
Campsite Silver Valley CG #04 — Camping area with bear box
Site Silver Valley CG #04 · Camping area with bear boxDennis Moore
Campsite Silver Valley CG #05 — Another view of campsite
Site Silver Valley CG #05 · Another view of campsiteDennis Moore
Campsite Silver Valley CG #05 — Camping area with bear box
Site Silver Valley CG #05 · Camping area with bear boxDennis Moore
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 22.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger22.3 midirections →
🔌 County of Alpine22.1 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. 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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Silver Valley Campground, Lake Alpine over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 2 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

4.2★★★★☆78 ratings
5★43
4★22
3★2
2★8
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&T2.1/4
Verizon1.9/4
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 23 openings at Silver Valley Campground, Lake Alpine over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 2 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 4.2/5 from 80 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 2.1 out of 5 from 24 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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