Cruises & boats
Pine Marten (Lake Alpine)
California · Nearby: Hope Valley & Carson Pass (CA)
Pine Marten (Lake Alpine) is near Lake Tahoe, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
42.6 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 — Pine Marten (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: 55 ft (31 of 31 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
- 42.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 55 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 123 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
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 42 ftNo hookups
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
$32/night
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 39 ftNo hookups
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$32/night
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 41 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
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$32/night
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 48 ftNo hookups
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$32/night
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 46 ftNo hookups
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$32/night
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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$32/night
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 44 ftNo hookups
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$32/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Pine Marten (Lake Alpine), not driving.
- Closest public campgroundSilver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine)0.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupCook's Station Campground24.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent Dry Camping: from $32/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeWest Shore (Lake Alpine)1.1 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestSilver Tip Campground (Lake Alpine)1.5 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 |
| 4 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 7 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 8 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 9 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 11 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 13 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 15 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 17 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 18 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 19 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 20 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 21 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 22 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 23 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 24 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 25 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 26 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 27 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 28 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 29 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 30 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 31 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 32 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
✓ 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: 55 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Pine Marten (Lake Alpine): questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Pine Marten (Lake Alpine)?
- Longest RV site listed: 55 ft (31 of 31 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Pine Marten (Lake Alpine) have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Pine Marten (Lake Alpine)?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Pine Marten (Lake Alpine)?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Kevin G ★ 4 · Oct 2025We had a great time and the weather was great.
Rick M ★ 5 · Sep 2025Late season long weekend at Pine Marten. Great place to relax and take nice walks along the lake and on the forest trails. One of our yearly spots.
Desiree M ★ 4 · Sep 2025Space 24 had room for our truck and trailer, was close enough to the restroom to be convenient but not too close and had space for several 4 person tents. it was a couple minute drive to get to the day use area or you could walk to the other side of the lake. We had rowdy neighbors who decided that using a chainsaw to chop down trees and build a bon fire was a good idea. Thankfully, the camp host was quick to react and put an end to that.
Location
42.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 01:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Pine Marten Campground sits on the east end of Lake Alpine at about 7,400 feet in the Calaveras Ranger District of Stanislaus National Forest, surrounded by conifers and close to several trailheads that lead into the surrounding high-country. The site is small and straightforward: 31 campsites are available, and each is set up to accommodate both RVs and tents (sites permit up to two vehicles, two tents and six people). Campsites include picnic tables, metal campfire rings and vault or flush toilets; there are no electrical or water hook-ups on site. For showering, laundry and basic convenienc…
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: 55 ft (31 of 31 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 0 pull-through, 32 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 32 gravel site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (47 reports), AT&T 2 (40 reports), T-Mobile 1 (21 reports)
- Shade
- Listing 32 of 32 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $26/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 42.6 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
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 55 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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- By rig & style
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- Nearest alternatives
- Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (25.3 mi) · Tahoe Valley Campground (29.4 mi) · Fallen Leaf Campground (31 mi)
Other stays nearby
Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine)
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West Shore (Lake Alpine)
Tent sites · RV sites
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Silver Tip Campground (Lake Alpine)
Tent sites · RV sites
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