Lake Alpine is a

reservoir A reservoir (; from French ''réservoir'' ) is an enlarged lake behind a dam. Such a dam may be either artificial, built to store fresh water or it may be a natural formation. Reservoirs can be created in a number of ways, including contr ...

in Alpine County, California, formed by Alpine Dam on Silver Creek. It is located east of Bear Valley in the

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range. It sits at 7,303 feet (2,227 m)

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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.

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passes to the north of Lake Alpine between Bear Valley and the

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References

External links

Lake Alpine informational web site
Reservoirs in California Reservoirs in Alpine County, California Lake Alpine Reservoirs in Northern California {{AlpineCountyCA-geo-stub

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