Campground · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Lassen National Forest (NF) · Open Access
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.
40.49971, -121.16301 · 40°29'59.0"N 121°9'46.8"W
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 42 | 46 | 51 | 57 | 67 | 77 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 66 | 51 | 41 |
| Low °F | 22 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 37 | 43 | 48 | 46 | 41 | 33 | 26 | 22 |
| Precip in | 6.2 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 6.5 |
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.
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.
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