Lake Silverwood Scenic Overlook

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Bernardino National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,564 ft
Elevation

Located on State Highway 138 east of State Highway 173(part of the Rim of the World Scenic Byway). This new paved overlook (built 2008) offers view of Lake Silverwood State Recreation Area and Pilot Rock ridge. Open all year

Getting there

34.29694, -117.33756 · 34°17'49.0"N 117°20'15.2"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.42.51.40.80.20.10.20.10.20.60.62.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Lake Silverwood Scenic Overlook

Can you reserve a site at Lake Silverwood Scenic Overlook?
No. Lake Silverwood Scenic Overlook is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Lake Silverwood Scenic Overlook

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.