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West Shore, Lake Alpine

Stanislaus National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.6 (207)
West Shore, Lake Alpine
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28
12 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
🔥 Recently freed — our last scan (8h ago) caught 3 cancellations here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 10 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

West Shore, 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 →sites #1, #16, #20, #22, #25
Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites #6
Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites #13
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 recently freedopened 8h agosites #10
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites #12, #21, #24
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites #15
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites #11
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →sites #7
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 21.9 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger21.9 midirections →
🔌 County of Alpine22.8 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 44 openings at West Shore, Lake Alpine over the last 30 days, on 27 separate days, most of them for stays 5–22 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 NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.6★★★★★199 ratings
5★148
4★32
3★8
2★7
1★4
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-Mobile1.2/4
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 44 openings at West Shore, Lake Alpine over the last 30 days, on 27 separate days, most of them for stays 5–22 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 207 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 57 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 Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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