Campground · CA
(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground
CA · Stanislaus National Forest
Booking is hardest here in July (6/10) and easiest in June (3/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (July), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 19 RV sites
- Max RV length 46 ft
Activities: INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, MOTOR BOAT, MOUNTAIN CLIMBING, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAILS, OFF ROAD VEHICLE TRAILS, PADDLE BOATING, PICNICKING, ROCK CLIMBING, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, SCENIC DRIVE, SWIMMING, WATER ACTIVITIES, WILDERNESS, SWIMMING SITE, VISITOR CENTER, CAMPING, BOATING, BACKPACKING, DAY USE AREA, DISC GOLF, CLIMBING, FISHING, HIKING, KAYAKING