(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground
Stanislaus National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Arnold, CA, CA
Price: From $32 per night
Price range: $32–$120 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (33 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lodgepole Group Campground is located just two miles west of Lake Alpine in northern California. The campground affords breathtaking views of the surrounding Stanislaus National Forest. Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basis as weather (snow level) allows.
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, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lake-alpine-lodgepole-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Nearby campgrounds: (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground (Carson City, CA), (Lake Alpine) West Shore (Arnold, CA), (Lake Alpine) Backpackers (Markleeville, CA), (Lake Alpine) Pine Marten (Arnold, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground
Cell signal at (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground (Arnold, 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.
Lodgepole Group Campground is located just two miles west of Lake Alpine in northern California. The campground affords breathtaking views of the surrounding Stanislaus National Forest. Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basis as weather (snow level) allows.
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Location
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Getting there →
From Angel Camp, drive 50 miles east on Highway 4.
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- 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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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