Stanislaus National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hikingLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min
Markleeville, CA, CA★ 4.7 (3 reviews)From $32/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
Backpackers’ Campground is located on the East end of Lake Alpine, CA. All sites are walk-in tent sites. Cars cannot be parked in camp, parking is available on the adjacent street.
Best for:AnglersHikersBoatersFamiliesSites:Tent
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Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseCheck-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people
Amenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedEssentials
Fire RingsShowersFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing
Straight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetT-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Location
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
(209) 753 6350· Stanislaus National Forest
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Stanislaus National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Stanislaus National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does (Lake Alpine) Backpackers cost per night?+
(Lake Alpine) Backpackers costs $32 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is (Lake Alpine) Backpackers open?+
(Lake Alpine) Backpackers is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does (Lake Alpine) Backpackers have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at (Lake Alpine) Backpackers?+
(Lake Alpine) Backpackers is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at (Lake Alpine) Backpackers?+
(Lake Alpine) Backpackers is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at (Lake Alpine) Backpackers?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at (Lake Alpine) Backpackers is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is (Lake Alpine) Backpackers open, and what are check-in times?+
(Lake Alpine) Backpackers is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas
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$32 /night★ 4.7 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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