(Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground

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(LAKE ALPINE)  SILVER TIP CAMPGROUND
(LAKE ALPINE)  SILVER TIP CAMPGROUND
Distant view of Lake Alpine

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About (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground

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.

Available sites

21 total sites

Activities & Attractions

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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21 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
🚐 02, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
⛺ 10, Loop: A Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$32
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
⛺ 12, Loop: A Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$32
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: 07N & Silvertip RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
$32
/ per night
⛺ 4, Loop: A Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$32
/ per night
⛺ 5, Loop: A Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$32
/ per night
⛺ 6, Loop: A Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$32
/ per night

Reviews

271 reviews

Summary

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Silver Tip Campground at Lake Alpine is praised for its clean facilities, spacious campsites, and a friendly camp host, Dennis, who is helpful and accommodating. Many guests enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, easy access to the lake, and family-friendly atmosphere, making it a delightful destination for outdoor activities. However, some sites are noted to be uneven or outdated, and there are occasional concerns about cleanliness and site proximity. Overall, visitors express a strong desire to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 271 reviews

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5 stars 65.3% (177)
4 stars 17.3% (47)
3 stars 9.2% (25)
2 stars 4.8% (13)
1 star 3.3% (9)

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Daniel S

Verified

July 13, 2021 Stayed at: 08, Loop: 07N & Silvertip

Wonderful location. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Would be nicer if music players were banned!

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Dustin W

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July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: 07N & Silvertip

Wonderfully quiet on 4th of July weekend, despite being right next to the highway. Lovely ~1/2 mi hike to the lake.

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Dustin W

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July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: 07N & Silvertip

Wonderfully quiet on 4th of July weekend, despite being right next to the highway. Lovely ~1/2 mi hike to the lake.

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Dustin W

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July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: 07N & Silvertip

Wonderfully quiet on 4th of July weekend, despite being right next to the highway. Lovely ~1/2 mi hike to the lake.

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Tim F

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July 3, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: 07N & Silvertip

Great place to camp, we always enjoy the stay. The camp hosts are awesome and friendly. And always check to see how we are doing

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Tim F

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July 3, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: 07N & Silvertip

Great place to camp, we always enjoy the stay. The camp hosts are awesome and friendly. And always check to see how we are doing

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Tim F

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July 3, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: 07N & Silvertip

Great place to camp, we always enjoy the stay. The camp hosts are awesome and friendly. And always check to see how we are doing

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Tamara M

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June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: 07N & Silvertip

The campground was very clean and quiet. It was so nice to not have people partying all night long. The one thing we found inconvenient and a deterrent for wanting to come back in the near future is no bear boxes in bear country and we paid $30 per night. We would have expected to pay less per night to have to put dirty coolers in the cab of our truck.

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Tamara M

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June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: 07N & Silvertip

The campground was very clean and quiet. It was so nice to not have people partying all night long. The one thing we found inconvenient and a deterrent for wanting to come back in the near future is no bear boxes in bear country and we paid $30 per night. We would have expected to pay less per night to have to put dirty coolers in the cab of our truck.

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Tamara M

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June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: 07N & Silvertip

The campground was very clean and quiet. It was so nice to not have people partying all night long. The one thing we found inconvenient and a deterrent for wanting to come back in the near future is no bear boxes in bear country and we paid $30 per night. We would have expected to pay less per night to have to put dirty coolers in the cab of our truck.

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Location & Directions for (Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground

Po Box 2003, Carson City, NV 89702 United States

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.

Nearest town

Carson City, NV - 68 mi

About over 1 hr (105 min) to downtown

Highway access

Silver Tip Campground is accessed via Highway 4, which connects to the region and is approximately 2/3 of a mile west of Lake Alpine.

Near Yosemite National Park

The closest entrance is: Hetch Hetchy Entrance

Approximate drive: 50.9 mi · over 1 hr (87 min)

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Last updated: November 5, 2026

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