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Lake Alpine Recreation Area Arnold, CA 95223 Last Updated: 02/18/2025 |
The Lake Alpine Recreation Area features a small, scenic reservoir within a granite basin surrounded by red fir and lodgepole pine forest; it is located just east of the community of Bear Valley on State Highway 4. Lake Alpine Recreation Area campgrounds include Silver Tip, West Shore, Pine Marten, Silver Valley and Backpackers campgrounds. | |
Lake Alpine is the central attraction of the Calaveras Ranger District. It lies in a timbered setting at an elevation of 7,300 feet and covers 180 acres. Summer visitors enjoy swimming, boating, hiking, camping, fishing, picnicking, biking, and interpretive programs. In winter, the lake becomes part of the Lake Alpine SNO-PARK. Visitors can enjoy snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. |
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Pine Marten Campground Place ยป Outdoors Pine Marten Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, at the east end of Lake Alpine Recreation Area in a timbered setting near several trailheads. It sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet on the east end of Lake Alpine within the Stanislaus National Forest. The forest lies between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite and boasts gorgeous views. 21 views ๐ 1Alpine State Hwy, Arnold, CA 95223 |
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Arnold Place ยป City Arnold is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calaveras County, California, United States. The population was 3,288 at the 2020 census, down from 4,218 at the 2000 census. Arnold is located on State Route 4. The Arnold area is a scenic playground with something for everyone! 70 views ๐ 1California |
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Calaveras Big Trees State Park Place ยป Outdoors Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a state park of California, preserving two groves of giant sequoia trees. These groves include the Discovery Tree, also known as the Big Stump, the first Sierra redwood noted by Augustus T. Dowd in 1852. This area has been a major tourist attraction ever since, and is considered the longest continuously operated tourist facility in California. 410 views ๐ 71170 California 4, Arnold, CA 95223 |
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Round Valley Sno Park Place ยป Outdoors The Round Valley Sno-Park is the newest park in the Sno-Park system, opening in the winter of 2013. It is located Highway 207, 0.2 miles from Highway 4 within the Stanislaus National Forest. The Bear Valley Cross Country and Adventure Company is also located near Round Valley Sno-Park. 25 views ๐ 17N93, Arnold, CA 95223 |
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