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(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground
2 mi east of Bear Valley, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
About (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground
Lodgepole Group Campground is located just two miles west of Lake Alpine in northern California. The campground affords breathtaking views of the surrounding Stanislaus National Forest. Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basis as weather (snow level) allows. This information will be posted on this page as soon as it becomes available. The current dates for reservations have historically allowed for comfortable camping, but please take into consideration the high alpine location when making a reservation. It is possible to have snow, rain, mud, and overall cold/wet conditions any time of year. Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreation opportunities. Hike, bike, or ride a horse on Bear Valley, an accessible trail that winds along the lakeshore to the community of Bear Valley. It connects with the historic Emigrant Trail, the route pioneers once…
- Fees: Fees will NOT be waived for things like changes in weather, or naturally occurring wildlife in the area.
- Managed by: Stanislaus National Forest, FS
- Where: 2 mi east of Bear Valley, CA · 38.47731, -120.02417
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodgepole | Horse | 0.1 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Osborn Crest | Horse | 0.2 mi | 1.0 mi |
| North Lake Alpine | Horse | 0.2 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Emigrant Trail | Horse | 0.7 mi | 8.3 mi |
| Tamarack OHV 4X4 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 1.4 mi |
| FR 7N12A | ATV road | 1.1 mi | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Jack C. Davis Observatory (University observatory), 49 mi.
Water fill-up: 19.2 mi
Propane: 21.9 mi