Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232343
When (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground reopens
(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
11
Openings · last 90 days
14
Only 14 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026 · of 19 monitored sites
Of the 190 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026): 134 open for online reservation · 36 reserved · 20 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
29.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 134 of 190 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026Not open online29.5%
Open site-nights134 / 190
Reserved (of online inventory)36 / 170
Weekday openings76
Weekend openings58
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 76 fall on weekdays and 58 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 134 of 190 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 19 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 |
|---|---|
| 10 | 8 |
| 11 | 8 |
| 13 | 8 |
| 15 | 8 |
| 16 | 8 |
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
134 open site-nights across 19 sites at (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 19 2-night, 19 3-night, 11 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 10.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 46 ft. 14 sites take 25 ft, 4 sites take 35 ft, 2 sites take 40 ft.
All 19 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 42 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 11 | 20 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 13 | 28 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 15 | 33 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 16 | 29 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 2 | 20 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 6 | 28 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 7 | 36 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 9 | 35 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 1 | 33 ft | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 14 | 46 ft | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 12 | 26 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 17 | 20 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 18 | 20 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 19 | 33 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 20 | 33 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 3 | 20 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25 |
| A001 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| B001 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
About (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground
Overview
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. This information will be posted on this page as soon as it becomes available.
The current dates for reservations have historically allowed for comfortable camping, but please take into consideration the high alpine location when making a reservation. It is possible to have snow, rain, mud, and overall cold/wet conditions any time of year.
Recreation
Lake Alpine provides a wide variety of recreation opportunities. Hike, bike, or ride a horse on Bear Valley, an accessible trail that winds along the lakeshore to the community of Bear Valley. It connects with the historic Emigrant Trail, the route pioneers once traveled via covered wagon to settle in California.
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 Lodge. 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
Lodgepole Campground is situated on a large, flat plain, not far from a creek. It sits at an elevation of 7,290 feet, within the Stanislaus National Forest in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains. The forest lies between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite and boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped peaks and California's Great Central Valley.
A wide variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including marmots, squirrels, coyotes, deer and many birds.
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.
19 monitored sitesRVs up to 46 ftNo hookups2 shadedPets OKMax party 50
Getting there
From Angel Camp, drive 50 miles east on Highway 4.
Stanislaus, CA209-753-6350
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232343 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground?
Reservations for (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 134 of 190 tracked site-nights are open (70.5%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 14 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 15:19 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) Lodgepole Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings at (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground in the last 7 days, 11 over 30 days and 14 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground?
19 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 10. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
4 of the 19 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 46 ft.
Which month has the most availability at (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground?
September 2026, with 134 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 190.
When is the next open date at (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground?
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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