(Lake Alpine) Backpackers is a national park campground at Stanislaus National Forest in Alpine County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Stanislaus National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
(Lake Alpine) Backpackers is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Stanislaus National Forest include (Lake Alpine) West Shore, (lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground, (Lake Alpine) Pine Marten, (lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground and (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground.
Total reservations in June — 2024: 7 · 2025: 29
Address
Alpine County, California
Coordinates
38.4783, -120.0030
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
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