Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine) vs Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine): side-by-side comparison
RVs to 46 ft vs 53 ft.
Verdict: Pick Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine) for room for a longer rig (53 ft longest listed site vs 46 ft longest listed site).
Public-agency campground vs public-agency campground. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine) | Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine) |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Recreation.gov | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 4.0 (31 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 4.0 (55 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $32/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $32/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Longest RV site listed: 46 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length) (listing) | Longest RV site listed: 53 ft (16 of 16 RV sites list a length) (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | 0 pull-through, 20 back-in (listing) | 0 pull-through, 16 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | 2 gravel site driveways (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Allowed (listing) | Allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (11 reports), AT&T 2 (8 reports), T-Mobile 1 (7 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (22 reports), AT&T 2 (19 reports), T-Mobile 2 (7 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 2 of 20 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 16 of 16 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | 14 nights max (listing) | 14 nights max (listing) |
| Getting there | 42.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 42.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine) or Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine)?
Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine) is closer: 42.7 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 42.8 miles for Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine) (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine) and Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine)?
Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine): Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine): Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine): Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine): Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine) vs Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine)?
Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine): Longest RV site listed: 46 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length) (listing). Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine): Longest RV site listed: 53 ft (16 of 16 RV sites list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there cell service at Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine) or Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine)?
Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine): Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (11 reports), AT&T 2 (8 reports), T-Mobile 1 (7 reports) (listing). Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine): Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (22 reports), AT&T 2 (19 reports), T-Mobile 2 (7 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine) and Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine)?
Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine) is rated 4.0 from 31 reviews on Recreation.gov; Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine) is rated 4.0 from 55 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine): live availability, sites and rules
- Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine): live availability, sites and rules
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