Lake Alpine Resort

Right across from Lake Alpine, this cozy lodge is perfectly situated for your trip to Lake Alpine or any of the hiking trails around there. Even if it is just for a quick getaway, it is a great place for lunch or an afternoon meal. The ambiance is very laid back and the decor is exactly what you would expect a mountain lodge to be. Staff was very friendly and attentive on this trip. Dogs are welcome and even have their own place for pictures called the "Dogs if Lake Alpine" very cute pics there. Great relaxing place. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did

This is a review for the restaurant, never stayed at the Lodge, but been to the restaurant many times. Awesome place to go and enjoy a great meal when you're in the area (Fish Tacos were great), if you're visiting Calaveras County, Bear Valley or the Murphys / Arnold area it is a short drive up the pass. Nice food and drink selection, been during the summer on the weekends, and there was always live music to enjoy while you eat. This place is just across from the lake so if you come out to enjoy the lake for the day or just want to enjoy the view and great food it is an awesome choice!

There is a lodge, and I'm sure the rooms are wonderful, and the service is probably spectacular, but I did not experience any of that. I'll have to try it sometime. I always camp out down the road a bit and just come for the fishing. Great seeders, even some wild. Caught a big wild trout here once a few years back. Beautiful quiet location. Nothing compares if you're looking for a good high elevation spot - this is it. There are plenty of camping spots down the road. The main camp is always full, so reserve it way ahead of time, or you'll end up camping .3 to 23 miles away. Day use spots are plentiful, and each picnic area has an in-ground fire pit/grill. Dogs allowed on leashes. Restrooms are public, but there are no showers. All manor of boats allowed, but there is a lake-wide wake speed limit in effect. I'm pretty sure there are some good cliffs across the lake for diving, but don't quote me on it. The water is cold due to it being from the snow melt and can be freezing until July. I've been there in June (4 years ago), and the snow was still 5 to 6 feet high all around, so check the conditions before you go and plan accordingly.