Openings · last 7 days
39
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 39 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10005253
When (Lake Alpine) West Shore reopens
(Lake Alpine) West Shore's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
77
Openings · last 90 days
88
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dFriday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 34 of 88 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Friday (38.6%), with Saturday (16) and Monday (12) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 16:00 and 23:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 25 of 88 detected openings (28.4%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 15 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 7.8–27 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 15 | 17.0% |
| 6 | 11 | 12.5% |
| 11 | 9 | 10.2% |
| 18 | 6 | 6.8% |
| 10 | 5 | 5.7% |
Site 14 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 15. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 4, 2026 · of 24 monitored sites
Of the 408 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 4, 2026): 146 open for online reservation · 261 reserved · 1 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
64.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 146 of 408 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 4, 2026Not open online64.2%
Open site-nights146 / 408
Reserved (of online inventory)261 / 407
Weekday openings97
Weekend openings49
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 97 fall on weekdays and 49 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 106 of 312 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 24 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 21 | 9 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
146 open site-nights across 24 sites at (Lake Alpine) West Shore, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 32 2-night, 22 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 52 ft. 23 sites take 25 ft, 16 sites take 35 ft, 8 sites take 40 ft.
All 24 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 ft | None | 12 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4 |
| 4 | 39 ft | None | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 14 | 35 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
| 3 | 47 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 21 | 25 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 6 | 33 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 8 | 36 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 17 | 27 ft | None | 7 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 18 | 42 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 23 | 35 ft | None | 7 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 25, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 11 | 36 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4 |
| 2 | 50 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 24 | 31 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 25 | 29 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4 |
| 10 | 49 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 4 |
| 22 | 35 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 4 |
| 7 | 42 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 13 | 37 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 24, Sep 25, Oct 4 |
| 20 | 27 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 15 | 44 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 16 | 39 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 19 | 22 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Sep 20, Oct 4 |
| 9 | 52 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Sep 29, Oct 1 |
| 12 | 48 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
About (Lake Alpine) West Shore
Overview
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.
Recreation
Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities: fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, OHV trails, swimming, rock climbing, and wildlife watching. Interpretive programs are offered by Forest Service rangers during the summer months.
Facilities
Campsites with room for up to 6 people, 3 tents, and 2 vehicles per campsite. Picnic tables, campfire rings, toilets are available. Hot showers and laundromat available at nearby Lake Alpine Resort. No electricity or hook-ups. Pets are welcome. Firewood, camping and fishing supplies, food, and apparel is available in the general store at Lake Alpine Lodge.
Natural Features
West Shore Campground sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet on the north end of Lake Alpine within the Stanislaus National Forest. The forest lies between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite and boasts gorgeous views. Squirrels, chipmunks, deer, marmots, coyotes, bears, eagles, and many different birds make this area their home.
Nearby Attractions
A restaurant, bar, general store, and boat rentals can be found at nearby Lake Alpine Lodge. The immediate area is suited for forest and wilderness recreation. A short car ride away is Big Trees State Park, Grover Hot Springs, Mercer Caverns, Mountain Adventure Seminars, and the wine country of Calaveras County.
24 monitored sitesRVs up to 52 ftNo hookups24 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at (Lake Alpine) West Shore?
Reservations for (Lake Alpine) West Shore are made through Recreation.gov. 146 of 408 tracked site-nights are currently open (35.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 88 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at (Lake Alpine) West Shore?
Campsite Sniper detected 39 site-date openings at (Lake Alpine) West Shore in the last 7 days, 77 over 30 days and 88 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at (Lake Alpine) West Shore?
Friday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 34 of 88 (38.6%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at (Lake Alpine) West Shore?
22 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at (Lake Alpine) West Shore fit a 35-foot RV?
16 of the 24 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 52 ft.
Which month has the most availability at (Lake Alpine) West Shore?
September 2026, with 106 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 312.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at (Lake Alpine) West Shore?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 15 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 7.8-27 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at (Lake Alpine) West Shore?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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