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California
Lake Alpine Recreation Area
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What we do know
Inside Stanislaus National Forest
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Lake Alpine Recreation Area
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About this water
Boat launch with parking for 60 cars and trailers. Speed limit on lake is 10 mph. No motorized boats on lake at night. Large boats not recommended.Developed Campgrounds have no trailer hook-ups.
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