Cruises & boats
Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine)
California · Nearby: Hope Valley & Carson Pass (CA)
Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine) is in Carson City, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has RV sites.
Carson City, CA
42.7 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 Valley 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: 53 ft (16 of 16 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pull-through / back-in
- 0 pull-through, 16 back-in Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 42.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 53 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 55 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Sites that match your setup
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Standard Nonelectric
5 sites like thisRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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$32/night
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RV Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 53 ftNo hookups
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RV Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 42 ftNo hookups
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RV Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 36 ftNo hookups
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RV Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 46 ftNo hookups
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RV Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
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RV Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 43 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
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RV 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 Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine), not driving.
- Closest public campgroundPine Marten (Lake Alpine)0.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupCook's Station Campground24.4 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent Dry Camping: from $32/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeWest Shore (Lake Alpine)1.3 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestSilver Tip Campground (Lake Alpine)1.7 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 |
| 12 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 13 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 14 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 07 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 08 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 15 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 09 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 21 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 18 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 19 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 10 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 17 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 03 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 04 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 11 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 05 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 06 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 20 rv nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 16 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: 53 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine): questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine)?
- Longest RV site listed: 53 ft (16 of 16 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine) have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine)?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Silver Valley Campground (Lake Alpine)?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Sharissa N ★ 5 · Oct 2025Our spot (#4) was not level but it worked out. Road is definitely narrow and husband had to move some pretty huge boulders to get our 22' trailer in. I loved how quiet this place was at night!! Lucky for us there were not a bunch of partiers the weekend we were here. It was a beautiful location, the bathroom was right next to our spot and thankfully we couldn't smell it. Can't wait to go back!
Kelly M ★ 4 · Aug 2025Silver Valley campground is an amazingly beautiful place to spend a few days! It’s been a family favorite camp site for decades!
Marisa B ★ 5 · Aug 2025First time camping here, loved it. Nice big camp spots and lots of hikes nearby. And the lake is beautiful!
Location
42.7 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
Silver Valley Campground sits at about 7,400 feet on the east end of Lake Alpine in the Calaveras Ranger District of Stanislaus National Forest, roughly 60 miles east of Angels Camp on Highway 4. The site is small and forested, with 20 campsites in total 4 sites suitable for both RVs and tents and 16 RV sites and each site can accommodate up to 6 people, two tents and two vehicles. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and vault toilets; there are no electric hookups. Pets are allowed. For hookups and creature comforts you'll need to visit nearby Lake Alpine Resort, where h…
Nearby activities
FishingWildlife ViewingCampingBoatingBikingHiking
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: 53 ft (16 of 16 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
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (22 reports), AT&T 2 (19 reports), T-Mobile 2 (7 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 42.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
- Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
- Not listed — check with campground
Check availability
For your RV
- Longest RV site listed here: 53 ft.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- No hookups listed.
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Other stays nearby
Pine Marten (Lake Alpine)
Tent sites · RV sites
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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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