Cruises & boats
Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine)
California · Nearby: Hope Valley & Carson Pass (CA)
Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine) is near Lake Tahoe, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
STANISLAUS
42.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 46 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 42.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 46 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 31 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Site & accommodation options
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Standard Nonelectric
4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 33 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
5 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 26 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 42 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 28 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 29 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 46 ftNo hookups
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
$32/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine), not driving.
- Closest public campgroundSilver Tip Campground (Lake Alpine)0.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupCook's Station Campground22.3 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent Dry Camping: from $32/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeWest Shore (Lake Alpine)0.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestPine Marten (Lake Alpine)1.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 2 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 3 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 18 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 13 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 9 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 17 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 15 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 19 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 11 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 20 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 7 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| B001 group standard nonelectric | – | – | $120 |
| A001 group standard nonelectric | – | – | $120 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 46 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine): questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine)?
- Longest RV site listed: 46 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine) have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine)?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine)?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
PANKAJ S ★ 1 · Sep 2025There is no tap near to camps i.e just one hand pump for entire camp ground. There is no flush toilet.
Suzannah R ★ 5 · Aug 2025Have stayed in this campsite a few times as we like it. Nice campsites, great host. Near to Lake Alpine. It's a quiet campsite but hear some noise from the road. There is only one pump to get water, so bring containers to carry water back to campsite.
Craig S ★ 4 · Aug 2025Great Location if you want to explore Alpine county. sites are small and have little privacy. Still a great basecamp if you want to explore all the fishing spots.
Location
STANISLAUS
42.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Lodgepole Group Campground sits at 7,290 feet on a broad, flat plain a couple of miles west of Lake Alpine, offering open views of the central Sierra ridgelines and a short walk to a nearby creek. The site is small and intentionally rustic: there are 19 campsites total, and each is configured to accept both RVs and tents (sites are rated for up to six people, three tents, and two vehicles). Expect basic but reliable amenities a picnic table, campfire ring, and vault or flush toilets at each site but no electrical hookups. Hot showers and a laundromat are available a short drive away at Lake Al…
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At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 46 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 0 pull-through, 20 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 2 gravel site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (11 reports), AT&T 2 (8 reports), T-Mobile 1 (7 reports)
- Shade
- Listing 2 of 20 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $32/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 42.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
- Not listed — check with campground
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Things to do in Lake Tahoe
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RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 46 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Delivers to Lake Tahoe2024 Jayco Jay Flight SLX - THE One & Only Tahoe - Glacier Jaybird
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Delivery up to 100 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $125/nightvia Outdoorsy
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Read comparison →Where Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine) fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (25.5 mi) · Tahoe Valley Campground (29.7 mi) · Fallen Leaf Campground (31.1 mi)
Other stays nearby
Silver Tip Campground (Lake Alpine)
Tent sites · RV sites
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West Shore (Lake Alpine)
Tent sites · RV sites
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Pine Marten (Lake Alpine)
Tent sites · RV sites
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