Openings · last 7 days
20
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 20 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-274410
When (lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground reopens
(lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
44
Openings · last 90 days
44
Only 44 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 – Oct 4, 2026 · of 21 monitored sites
Of the 357 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 4, 2026): 224 open for online reservation · 129 reserved · 4 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
37.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 224 of 357 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 4, 2026Not open online37.3%
Open site-nights224 / 357
Reserved (of online inventory)129 / 353
Weekday openings138
Weekend openings86
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 138 fall on weekdays and 86 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 159 of 273 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 21 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 |
|---|---|
| 01 | 13 |
| 02 | 13 |
| 03 | 13 |
| 20 | 13 |
| 22 | 13 |
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
224 open site-nights across 20 sites at (lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 38 2-night, 37 3-night, 12 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 12.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 62 ft. 21 sites take 25 ft, 21 sites take 35 ft, 17 sites take 40 ft.
All 20 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 49 ft | None | 13 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +1 more |
| 02 | 51 ft | None | 13 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +1 more |
| 03 | 45 ft | None | 13 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +1 more |
| 20 | 39 ft | None | 13 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +1 more |
| 22 | 38 ft | None | 13 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +1 more |
| 07 | 39 ft | None | 12 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
| 08 | 53 ft | None | 12 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
| 11 | 39 ft | None | 12 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
| 4 | 47 ft | None | 12 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
| 5 | 62 ft | None | 12 | 11 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 12 | 48 ft | None | 11 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
| 14 | 40 ft | None | 11 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
| 17 | 45 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 |
| 18 | 40 ft | None | 11 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
| 19 | 40 ft | None | 11 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
| 09 | 45 ft | None | 10 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 |
| 10 | 43 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4 |
| 16 | 46 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 13 | 46 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 6 | 40 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4 |
About (lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground
Overview
Silvertip Campground is less than a mile west of Lake Alpine, with a trail leading from the campground down to the lake.
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 recreational opportunities. There is hiking, biking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, boating, OHV-ing, swimming, 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.
21 monitored sitesRVs up to 62 ftNo hookups19 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Angel's Camp, drive east on Highway 4 toward Lake Alpine. About 1/10th. mile past Bear Valley Ski resort turn-off, watch for sign for Silvertip Campground. The Campground is 2/3 of a mile west of Lake Alpine on Highway 4.
Po Box 2003, Carson City, NV 89702209-753-6350
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at (lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground?
Reservations for (lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 224 of 357 tracked site-nights are currently open (62.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 44 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) Silver Tip Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 20 site-date openings at (lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground in the last 7 days, 44 over 30 days and 44 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at (lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground?
37 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 12. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at (lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
21 of the 21 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 62 ft.
Which month has the most availability at (lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground?
September 2026, with 159 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 273.
When is the next open date at (lake Alpine) Silver Tip 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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