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West Shore, Lake Alpine

Stanislaus National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundCalifornia⭐ 4.6 (224)
West Shore, Lake Alpine
🔒 Currently full — be first in line for the next cancellation (free alert)
7 of the last 135 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 25 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 6d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

West Shore, Lake Alpine in California is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now, but cancellations are frequent here — CampSage has caught 6 in the last 7 days. The fastest way to get a site is a free CampSage cancellation alert: we watch the campground and email you the moment one opens, so you can rebook it before anyone else.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 21.9 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger21.9 midirections →
🔌 County of Alpine22.8 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 25 openings at West Shore, Lake Alpine over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 2–10 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/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.6★★★★★223 ratings
5★167
4★34
3★8
2★8
1★6
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T1.8/4
Verizon1.8/4
T-Mobile1.3/4
Sprint retired0.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ West Shore, Lake Alpine FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at West Shore, Lake Alpine?

West Shore, 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 West Shore, Lake Alpine?

Campsite fees at West Shore, 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 West Shore, Lake Alpine when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like West Shore, 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 West Shore, Lake Alpine?

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at West Shore, Lake Alpine over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 2–10 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 West Shore, Lake Alpine a good campground?

West Shore, Lake Alpine holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 224 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at West Shore, Lake Alpine?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at West Shore, Lake Alpine, AT&T rates highest at 1.8 out of 5 from 62 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is West Shore, Lake Alpine located?

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

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