Campground · CA
(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground
CA · Stanislaus National Forest
(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 4 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in July (7/10) and eases to its lowest in June (3/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
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 February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 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