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Lake Alpine
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Location of Lake Alpine in California, USA.
Location of Lake Alpine in California, USA.
Lake Alpine
Location in California
Location of Lake Alpine in California, USA.
Location of Lake Alpine in California, USA.
Lake Alpine
Location in the United States
Location Alpine County, California
Coordinates 38°28.6′N 120°0′W / 38.4767°N 120.000°W / 38.4767; -120.000
Type reservoir
Primary outflows Silver Creek
Catchment area 5.1 square miles (13 km2)
Basin countries United States
Max. length 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
Max. width 0.41 mi (0.66 km)
Surface area 179 acres (72 ha)
Water volume 4,600 acre-feet (5,700,000 m3)
Surface elevation 7,303 ft (2,227 m)
Islands several islands and several islets

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.

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