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You want alpine lake access with showers and a camp store, and you're prepared for nightly bear activity.
Price
$32/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
30 campsites
Season
May 30th to October ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$32/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
30 campsites
Season
May 30th to October ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Learn more about alerts →You want alpine lake access with showers and a camp store, and you're prepared for nightly bear activity.
You need bear lockers, quiet sites, or winter camping availability.
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Rated higher than 70% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 179 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers ideal daytime temps (74°F avg) and minimal precipitation for comfortable alpine camping. Peak months: June, July, August, September Avoid: November, December, January, February, March, April
Summer is best: ideal temps (~74°F), full access to activities and highly praised by reviewers.
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West Shore Campground, located near Lake Alpine in Stanislaus National Forest, offers a mix of natural beauty and essential camping facilities. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and access to toilets. Nearby, the Lake Alpine Resort offers hot showers and laundry facilities, giving campers options for added convenience. "The facilities are great," according to multiple reviewers, although some noted issues with closed restrooms during their visit. Drinking water is available through spigots at the campground, though it is advised for guests to verify availability.
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Site #16 is praised for lake views.
Site #22 is noted for its sloping terrain, making it less child-friendly.
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