Lake Alpine Pine Marten Campground, Arnold, CA

Lake Alpine Pine Marten Campground is located in the Calaveras Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest (1 hr 33 min south of Carson City, NV) with an elevation of 7,335 feet. There are a total of 31 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of July to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 28 and 57 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. There is a fee of $31.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (78)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		67%
4 star		18%
3 star		10%
2 star		1%
1 star		4%

@CarmelL445F2B4 · Camped on Oct 11, 2024 at Campsite #28

The campgrounds were great. The campground host was helpful. And the bathrooms were close by and easy to access. We would stay here again.

@StephenR879500 · Camped on Sep 29, 2024 at Campsite #9

It was very nice being there in the off season as we don't like the crowds. The bathrooms were kept very well and the camp host was so nice. They have a great walk trail paved along the lake.

@BruceH7382571 · Camped on Sep 29, 2024 at Campsite #22

I was surprised by how poorly this campground is maintained and the lack of flat ground for tents. Unlike other USFS campgrounds I've visited lately, (Cherry Lake Campground comes to mind) the pit toilets were filthy and stank badly. I had to search for a trash receptacle as there was not one nearby the restroom access from my campsite. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend Pine Marten Campground in its present condition.

@KarenO2455518 · Camped on Sep 20, 2024 at Campsite #16

The campground is great and well maintained and the camp host was helpful and attentive. Site 16 is very small with barely enough room for two tents. We had to place our tent just a couple of feet away from the fire and where we were preparing meals. We were extra careful about spills so we could try to avoid having bears sniffing around so close to our tent!

@MarcieC3546247 · Camped on Sep 19, 2024 at Campsite #6

Lovely campground. It was a bit crowded on a mid-September weekend, particularly the loop closest to the lake. Since water levels are so low in the Fall, it isnt worth trying to get a site near the water. We enjoyed the Inspiration Point trail (somewhat steep but short). There are other nearby trails that look good and we are looking forward to trying more of them in the future. The Lodge is more or less walking distance (depending on your inclination for walking) and the smoked brisket sandwich was awesome. Mobile coverage was pretty good on a Thursday but really fell off when the campground filled up. We will come again.

@EricC9781985 · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #23

Campsites spaced out nicely, clean and decent bathrooms, attentive host.. will definitely be back!

@KaylaR9842823 · Camped on Sep 11, 2024 at Campsite #30

Best time. Great fishing. Busy on the weekend! Cold at night in a tent. Camp host was very friendly.

@StevenH4575591 · Camped on Aug 24, 2024 at Campsite #4

Beautiful location, nice campsite, and EXCELLENT campground host Sam and his dog Jazz -- give them both raises!But the pit toilets and lack of showers leave a lot to be desired.Other than that, a great camping experience.

@DaleW6067273 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #10

Well maintained camp. Sites, especially parking is tight due to the fact that the campground was built when people tent camped. Pit toilets are very clean. Potable water is abundant. Camp sites are close to the lake. Numerous hiking trails right out of the campground.

@JonathanS47608 · Camped on Aug 13, 2024 at Campsite #11

Good location near the lake and trails. Decent campsites that are not overly close to each other. Great friendly camp hosts! Well maintained and clean pit toilets. Campsite was relatively clear the usual of bits campground litter that often gets left behind. Hefty and good sized bear boxes in good condition. Campsite (11) not the best for tent camping as the ground is rough and flat spots few but workable.

@SueJ8473142 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #16

A very quiet campground at night.

@MaryJane2E47C9 · Camped on Jul 24, 2024 at Campsite #4

Lake Alpine is beautiful, campsites are big, trails are well marked and the host was very friendly. Reservations were available just a few days before our trip.

@CECILIAM813085 · Camped on Jul 20, 2024 at Campsite #11

It's sad to see the campground needing so much cleanup, the camping sites are not what they used to be. It would be nice to update the campground updated to fit our trailers. Rocks and trees don't allow us to get into sites that are long enough. Please consider angling the sites so guests can get into sites they see online and think they can fit, but when they arrive they can't. We have been going for 50 years. Please cleanup the sites.

@LauriP1855073A · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #21

Great camp site with fairly level parking for our 15 ft trailer.Downside is that it was RIGHT next to the bathrooms so when ever the wind blew our way we smelled outhouse. The flies were also pretty bad (and they bite)We went two years ago, same site and the bathrooms weren't a problem, so not sure why they smelled so bad this year.Next time we'll opt for a site further from bathroom.

@MarekZFE4F9C24 · Camped on Jul 4, 2024 at Campsite #22

A scenic location on a beautiful mountain lake. A quiet option as compared to West shore campground which families and nature lovers will appreciate.Forest service needs to do some work to remove downed trees, branches, and other obstacles/fire hazards from the camp and surrounding forest.

@DeborahS476998 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #29

Campsites were nice and roomy and close to lake. Bathrooms were very clean for vault toilets.

@PabloD6BF7A0F0 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #18

This location was great, good amount of shade and fairly close to the lake!

@KatelynnPEAD4E · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #6

Mosquitoes were insane but the campsite was amazing

@LindaB8903771 · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #25

We had so much fun at Pine Marten campground! The location could not be better. Being so close to the lake and having so many hiking options is wonderful. (We very much recommend Duck Lake and Inspiration Point). The campground is clean and has a family friendly atmosphere. There are no flushing toilets or sinks, but the pit toilets are kept clean. There is plenty of water spigots throughout the campground. The host made numerous passes around the campsites daily so we always felt taken care of.

@RuG487873C008C · Camped on Oct 13, 2023 at Campsite #20

Chill campsite

@CherieBE43C7DC · Camped on Oct 6, 2023 at Campsite #19

Beautiful campsite and was right near the water. If your going with a large group of people camp 19 is a perfect spot.

@JohnO9176954 · Camped on Sep 11, 2023 at Campsite #31

Site 31 looks over a nice grassy area and a fallen log which the squirrels and chipmunks use as a speedway. Drive way pretty level side to side but not front to back. Easy walk to the lake but last years record winter broke the footbridge over the stream in half. Recent work by Forest Service to remove dead trees so there are a few slash piles but it is still a beautiful campground.

@LisaC6980823 · Camped on Sep 8, 2023 at Campsite #30

Always enjoy lake alpine. Explored new trails, beautiful scenery, quiet campground. Lots of storm damage, but nothing that would keep me away. Bathrooms clean for pit toilets. Benefit of storm damage, LOTS of wood available to have campfires.

@AustynRE9DF23E · Camped on Aug 27, 2023 at Campsite #26

Absolutely love the campgrounds at pine Martin lake Alpine. Beautiful.

@KevinT2315580 · Camped on Aug 21, 2023 at Campsite #7

Great site with tons of room to play!!! We fit our 22 ft camper and large suv in this site. Enough room to extend a slide on non-camp side and awning on camp side. Mostly shaded with peaks of sunshine near the fire pit and table throughout the day. Backs up to a creek about 100ft behind the site. Only downsides we had were caused by the brutal winter we had early 2023. Picnic table was sunken into ground making it very low. We made it work though. Lots of down trees and limbs around the site. Parking spur and firepit/table area were fairly clear though. We were warned of the mess and the cleanup efforts taking place in an e-mail about a month prior to our trip. Also its a bit of a trek to the water if you have kayaks. Definitely doable with a kayak dolly though. Paved trail all the way to the water except the last 20 ft.

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