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(Lake Alpine) West Shore

Stanislaus National Forest — lakeside

Location: Arnold, CA, CA

Price: From $32 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (172 reviews)

Season: May through October

West Shore Campground sits directly off the north shore of Lake Alpine. It is walking distance to the boat launch, rentals, and Lake Alpine Lodge. Campsites with room for up to 6 people, 3 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite.

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, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale

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

Nearby campgrounds: (Lake Alpine) Backpackers (Markleeville, 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) West Shore

Cell signal at (Lake Alpine) West Shore (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.

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Arnold, CA, CA★ 4.5 (172 reviews)From $32/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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West Shore Campground sits directly off the north shore of Lake Alpine. It is walking distance to the boat launch, rentals, and Lake Alpine Lodge. Campsites with room for up to 6 people, 3 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite.

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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
Max RV52 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
ShowersFirewood for Sale

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

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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(209)753-6350· Stanislaus National Forest
info@lakealpineresort.com

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.
  • 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) West Shore cost per night?+
(Lake Alpine) West Shore costs $32 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is (Lake Alpine) West Shore open?+
(Lake Alpine) West Shore is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does (Lake Alpine) West Shore have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at (Lake Alpine) West Shore?+
(Lake Alpine) West Shore can accommodate RVs up to 52 feet.
How do I make reservations at (Lake Alpine) West Shore?+
(Lake Alpine) West Shore 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) West Shore?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at (Lake Alpine) West Shore 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) West Shore open, and what are check-in times?+
(Lake Alpine) West Shore 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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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★ 4.5 (172)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

(Lake Alpine) Backpackers

Markleeville, CA

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(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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