Cruises & boats
West Shore (Lake Alpine)
California · Nearby: Hope Valley & Carson Pass (CA)
West Shore (Lake Alpine) is near Lake Tahoe, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
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 — West Shore (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: 52 ft (21 of 21 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pull-through / back-in
- 0 pull-through, 25 back-in 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 52 ft.
- Rated 5.0★ across 169 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Your dates & setup
Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Showing options for: 35-ft RV.
Sites that match your setup
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
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$32/night
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 47 ftNo hookups
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$32/night
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 39 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
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$32/night
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 42 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
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$32/night
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 36 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
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$32/night
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 52 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
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$32/night
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 49 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
$32/night
Continue to Recreation.gov ↗Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 48 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
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 West Shore (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 Campground23.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesTent Dry Camping: from $32/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeLodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine)0.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestPine Marten (Lake Alpine)1.1 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 2 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 3 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 4 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 |
✓ 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: 52 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
West Shore (Lake Alpine): questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at West Shore (Lake Alpine)?
- Longest RV site listed: 52 ft (21 of 21 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does West Shore (Lake Alpine) have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at West Shore (Lake Alpine)?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at West Shore (Lake Alpine)?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Adin F ★ 4 · Oct 2025The campsite was very nice. We enjoyed walking over to the lake and hiking up to inspiration point. Unfortunately the restrooms were not stocked with toilet paper. The time of year we went (middle of October) the lodge was no longer open. Bear boxes on the campsite were a plus!
Thomas S ★ 4 · Oct 2025I had a great camp and the attendant was very helpful.
John O ★ 5 · Oct 2025Very nice camp site. I was in campsite 11 and the view of the lake was amazing in October. No complaints other than it rained almost all day and all night but that’s part of camping in October.
Location
42.8 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
West Shore Campground sits on the north shore of Lake Alpine at about 7,400 feet, a compact facility that puts the lake, boat launch and Lake Alpine Lodge within easy walking distance. The campground has 24 sites in total: 21 sites are configured for both RVs and tents and 3 are tent-only, and each site is sized to accommodate up to six people, three tents and two vehicles. Sites come with picnic tables, campfire rings and toilets, but there is no electricity or RV hookups, so plan on self-contained power and water arrangements. Pets are welcome, and for creature comforts the nearby Lake Alpin…
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: 52 ft (21 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, 25 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 25 gravel site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (58 reports), AT&T 2 (51 reports), T-Mobile 1 (30 reports)
- Shade
- Listing 25 of 25 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 42.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
- Not listed — check with campground
Check availability
For your RV
- Longest RV site listed here: 52 ft.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- No hookups listed.
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Read comparison →Where West Shore (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
Check availability
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗
Lodgepole Campground (Lake Alpine)
Tent sites · RV sites
Check availability
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗
Pine Marten (Lake Alpine)
Tent sites · RV sites
Check availability
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗