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(Lake Alpine) Backpackers

Stanislaus National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Markleeville, CA, CA

Price: From $32 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lake-alpine-backpackers to be notified when sites open up.

Nearby campgrounds: (Lake Alpine) West Shore (Arnold, CA), (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground (Carson City, CA), (Lake Alpine) Pine Marten (Arnold, CA), (Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground (Carson City, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at (Lake Alpine) Backpackers

Cell signal at (Lake Alpine) Backpackers (Markleeville, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Markleeville, CA, CA★ 4.7 (3 reviews)From $32/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-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-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowersFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known 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 + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-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
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(209) 753 6350· Stanislaus National Forest
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Campground entrance

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Community

#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, speakable
How 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.
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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
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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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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FAQ
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Nearby Campgrounds

(Lake Alpine) West Shore

Arnold, CA

From $32/night

(Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground

Carson City, CA

From $32/night

(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten

Arnold, CA

From $32/night

(Lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground

Carson City, CA

From $32/night

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