Lake Alpine facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lake Alpine
Lake Alpine (©2001 Chris Hall, courtesy of byways.org)
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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.