Propane in Alpine

8 propane locations in Alpine, CA.

Of the 8 propane locations listed in Alpine, 8 offer tank exchange.

Nearby cities in California with listed propane: Lakeside (6 locations, about 10 mi), El Cajon (42 locations, about 11 mi) and Santee (11 locations, about 13 mi).

8 locations

Tank exchange in Alpine (8)

Stores listed by the exchange brands' own retailer locators as carrying swap cages for grill-size cylinders. A listing is not a stock check, so call ahead if you need a tank at a particular hour.

Alpine Ace Hardware

1347 Tavern Rd., Alpine, CA 91901

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Alpine Discount Liquor

2223 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA 91901

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Alpine Shell

2235 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA 91901

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Extra Mile #1992

1145 Tavern Rd, Alpine, CA 91901

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Ranch Farmers Market HM Enterprises

2754 Alpine Blvd Ste C, Alpine, CA 91901

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Shores Telkoo Inc.

1140 Tavern Road, Alpine, CA 91901

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

United Pacific #7961

1666 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA 91901

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Viejas Pit Stop

5454 Willow Road, Alpine, CA 91901

Tank Exchange · Blue Rhino

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Listed in Blue Rhino's retailer locator, checked Sep 27, 2026.

Before you go

Refill vs. Tank Exchange: What You Actually Get

Exchange trades a tank; refill sells you gas by the gallon. The difference in what you get home with is larger than most people expect.

When Does a Propane Tank Expire?

Twelve years from the date stamped on the collar, then a requalification interval that depends on the test method. An out-of-date cylinder cannot legally be refilled.