(LAKE ALPINE) SILVER TIP CAMPGROUND

Address PO Box 2003, Carson City, NV, 89702
StateNV
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone209-753-6350

Amenities

🧺 PICNIC TABLES
📌 LAKE ACCESS
📌 RV PARKING
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
🐾 Pets Allowed
📌 ATM
🔥 Campfire Allowed
📌 GENERAL STORE
📌 Fire Pit
📌 BOAT RAMP
📌 RESTAURANT
🚰 DRINKING WATER (PEAK SEASON)
📌 TENT PADS
🚻 FLUSH TOILETS (SEASONAL)
☀️ DAY USE AREA
🚙 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE TRAILS
📌 SHOWERS (SEASONAL)
📌 ICE
📌 PAVED PATHWAYS
🌳 Shade
🚶 Site Access: Drive In, Drive-In
🕒 Checkin Time: 02:00 PM, 2:00 PM
🕒 Checkout Time: 01:00 PM, 1:00 PM
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 2
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 32–48
👥 Max Num of People: 6
👥 Min Num of People: 1
📌 GRILLS: Y
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
📌 BBQ: Y
📌 Location Rating: Good
🚗 Driveway Grade: Moderate, Slight
🚗 Driveway Length: 34–50
🚙 Min Num of Vehicles: 1
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In
📌 Site Rating: Standard
🚗 Driveway Surface: Paved
📅 Reservable Sites: 21 of 22
Check current availability and notices on the official recreation.gov page →

Overview

Silvertip Campground is less than a mile west of Lake Alpine, with a trail leading from the campground down to the lake.

Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basis as weather (snow level) allows. This information will be posted on this page as soon as it becomes available. 

The current dates for reservations have historically allowed for comfortable camping, but please take into consideration the high alpine location when maki

Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:55 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)