Stanislaus National Forest

Recreation Activities

Camping

Calaveras Ranger District

Developed Campgrounds

Silver Valley Campground Elevation 7,400 Setting Timbered setting on the shores of Lake Alpine Directions Highway 4 to east end of Lake Alpine; turn south on road just east of Chickaree Picnic Area Road Access Paved Highway Total Campsites 21 Walk-In Campsites   Max. Vehicle Length 27' Max. Length of Stay 14 days Max. Group Size six persons per site Water Piped water Restrooms Flush toilets Tables Picnic tables at each site Stoves BBQ grills at each site Fee $20.00 Reservations first-come, first-served Season of Use June to October, weather permitting Services Emergency medical services available at the Arnold Medical Clinic in the Meadowmont Shopping Center in Arnold, or at Mark Twain St. Joseph's Hospital in San Andreas (Highway 49). Gas, groceries, camping supplies are available in Bear Valley and at Lake Alpine Lodge. Public (fee) showers available at Lake Alpine Lodge. Site Manager American Land and Leisure (concessionaire). Campground host on-site. Special Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreation opportunities, including low-speed boating (boat launch available), fishing, hiking, and biking. Interpretive Programs are offered by Forest Service rangers during the summer months.

US Forest Service - Stanislaus National Forest
Last Modified: Friday, 08 May 2009 at 14:04:14 EDT