Cruises & boats
Silver Tip Campground (Lake Alpine)
California · Nearby: Hope Valley & Carson Pass (CA)
Silver Tip Campground (Lake Alpine) is in Carson City, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
Carson City, CA
42.5 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 — Silver Tip 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: 48 ft (19 of 21 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
- 42.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 48 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 83 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
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 48 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 44 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 42 ftNo hookups
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RV Nonelectric
4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 48 ftNo hookups
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RV Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 46 ftNo hookups
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RV Nonelectric
4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 38 ftNo hookups
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RV Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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$32/night
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RV Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 42 ftNo hookups
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$32/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Silver Tip Campground (Lake Alpine), not driving.
- Closest public campgroundLodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine)0.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupCook's Station Campground22.7 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent Dry Camping: from $32/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeWest Shore (Lake Alpine)0.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestPine Marten (Lake Alpine)1.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 02 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 15 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 17 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 16 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 01 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 08 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 13 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 19 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 09 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 14 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 22 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 03 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 20 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 18 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 11 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 07 rv 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: 48 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Silver Tip Campground (Lake Alpine): questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Silver Tip Campground (Lake Alpine)?
- Longest RV site listed: 48 ft (19 of 21 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Silver Tip Campground (Lake Alpine) have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Silver Tip Campground (Lake Alpine)?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Silver Tip Campground (Lake Alpine)?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Katie C ★ 5 · Oct 2025I have come here many times in the past I have not been up here in a few years, but it’s always a pleasant trip and I appreciate that I’ve been a great facilities are great campsite is great and the host is always so friendly. Can’t wait to come back.
Mark R ★ 3 · Oct 2025Everything was fine, except for somebody came in and rearranged my camp while I was gone and cleaned my fire pit and stole my lighter that was sitting next to my barbecue and I was camped right across from the host
Wendy C ★ 5 · Oct 2025First time at Silver Tip Campground. We went late in the season, so it was pretty quiet except on weekends. Had easy access to kayaking at Lake Alpine. The camp host was very friendly and helpful. Restrooms were clean. Our site (11) took a little doing to get our trailer even, it was at a slight slope. We were across from the restrooms. Easy access to water for the campsite. Nice trail from the campground to the lake if you don't mind walking about a mile.
Location
42.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 1:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Silvertip Campground sits in the high country of Stanislaus National Forest just under a mile west of Lake Alpine, reached via Highway 4 a short drive past the Bear Valley ski area. The lake is the focal point for day activities hiking, biking, boating, paddleboarding and kayaking, swimming in summer and fishing in season with a Forest Service trail dropping from the campground down to the water. The immediate landscape is mixed conifer forest and rocky lakeshore at roughly 7,400 feet elevation, so expect alpine conditions; wildlife sightings are common and can include squirrels, chipmunks, de…
Nearby activities
Wildlife ViewingBikingHikingFishingCampingBoating
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: 48 ft (19 of 21 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 0 pull-through, 16 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 16 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 3 (35 reports), Verizon 2 (20 reports), T-Mobile 2 (10 reports)
- Shade
- Listing 16 of 16 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 42.5 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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RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 48 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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