Silver Bowl Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Lassen National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,489 ft
Elevation

Located near the shores of Silver Lake, Silver Bowl is a developed campground with 18 designated sites. There is a maximum of 8 people per site. Silver Lake offers a boat launch ramp, and a nature trail encircling the lake and two picnic areas provide a variety of recreational pursuits. Caribou Wilderness trailheads are located nearby.

Getting there

40.49971, -121.16301 · 40°29'59.0"N 121°9'46.8"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 Bowl Campground

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

Camping near Silver Bowl Campground

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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.