Lake Alpine is a reservoir in Alpine County, California, formed by Alpine Dam on Silver Creek. It is located east of Bear Valley in the Sierra Nevada range. It sits at 7,303 feet (2,227 m) above mean sea level and is a popular spot for outdoor activities, such as boating and hiking in the summer, and snowmobiling and skiing in the winter, although it may be inaccessible at times due to snow. California State Route 4 passes to the north of Lake Alpine between Bear Valley and the Pacific Grade Summit, through the unincorporated community of the same name. Another main part of Lake Alpine is camping, Lake Alpine has many campgrounds such as the Silvertip Campground.
See also List of dams and reservoirs in California List of lakes in California
References
External links Lake Alpine informational website