Silver Beach Picnic Area

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Lassen National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,477 ft
Elevation

An unpaved boat launch and parking area, Silver Beach Picnic Area offers opportunities for water play, picnicking, fishing, and hiking. The Silver Lake trail is accessible from the beach area and the Caribou Wilderness is only minutes away.

Getting there

40.49803, -121.15651 · 40°29'52.9"N 121°9'23.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F424651576777868579665141
Low °F222326303743484641332622
Precip in6.25.15.52.51.90.80.40.10.31.73.36.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.2 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 Silver Beach Picnic Area

Can you reserve a site at Silver Beach Picnic Area?
No. Silver Beach Picnic Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Silver Beach Picnic Area

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

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