(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten

Stanislaus National Forest — lakeside

Location: Arnold, CA, CA

Price: From $32 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (125 reviews)

Season: May through October

Pine Marten Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, at the east end of Lake Alpine Recreation Area in a timbered setting near several trailheads. Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basis as weather (snow level) allows. This information will be posted on this page as soon as it becomes available.

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, Firewood for Sale

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

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

Cell Phone Coverage at (Lake Alpine) Pine Marten

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

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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(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten

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Arnold, CA, CA4.5 (125 reviews)From $32/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Pine Marten Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, at the east end of Lake Alpine Recreation Area in a timbered setting near several trailheads. Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basis as weather (snow level) allows. This information will be posted on this page as soon as it becomes available.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV63 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Showers

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

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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

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(209)753-6350· Stanislaus National Forest

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does (Lake Alpine) Pine Marten cost per night?+
(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten costs $32 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is (Lake Alpine) Pine Marten open?+
(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does (Lake Alpine) Pine Marten have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at (Lake Alpine) Pine Marten?+
(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten can accommodate RVs up to 55 feet.
How do I make reservations at (Lake Alpine) Pine Marten?+
(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten 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) Pine Marten?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at (Lake Alpine) Pine Marten 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) Pine Marten open, and what are check-in times?+
(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Data sources on this page
Recreation.govLive site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather ServiceLive hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality APILive AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalistResearch-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen APIToday’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband MapVerizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.orgSunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street ViewCampground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDBADA 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 /night4.5 (125)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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