Silver Creek
Campground · California · 22 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Toiyabe National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 22
- Bookable sites
- 51 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 12
- People per site
- 6,809 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Silver Creek Campground is located near the town of Markleeville on scenic Highway 4. Visitors enjoy fishing various waterways in the area and exploring the nearby Pacific Crest Trail.Recreation
Anglers enjoy fishing the nearby East Fork Carson River, as well as other creeks in the vicinity. The Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed just 3 miles west of the site.Facilities
This campground straddles Highway 4, creating two separate loops containing several single-family sites with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets, No Water Available, Dry Camping only and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a beautiful, shady fir and pine forest on the mountainside just above Noble Creek. The elevation is 7,100 feet.The facts
- Season: June – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 22 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 51 ft
- Up to 12 people per site
- Loops: SILV
Site types
- 22 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Fire pits
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.
22 campsites at Silver Creek
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 20 ft | 6 | |
| 002 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 50 ft | 6 | |
| 003 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | 40 ft | 6 | |
| 004 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 39 ft | 6 | |
| 005 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 28 ft | 6 | |
| 006 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 31 ft | 6 | |
| 007 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 31 ft | 12 | |
| 008 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 48 ft | 6 | |
| 009 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 35 ft | 6 | |
| 010 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Moderate | 51 ft | 6 | |
| 011 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 6 | |
| 012 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 6 | |
| 013 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 29 ft | 6 | |
| 014 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 20 ft | 6 | |
| 015 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 45 ft | 6 | |
| 016 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 20 ft | 6 | |
| 017 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 25 ft | 6 | |
| 018 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 25 ft | 6 | |
| 019 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 6 | |
| 020 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 6 | |
| 021 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 6 | |
| 022 | SILV | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 30 ft | 6 |
Getting there
38.58897, -119.78717 · 38°35'20.3"N 119°47'13.8"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 9.3 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 9.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.8 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 Creek
- Can you reserve a site at Silver Creek?
- Yes, Silver Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Silver Creek have?
- 22 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Silver Creek?
- 51 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Also listed by
Silver Creek also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Silver Creek's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Per Day: $24 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.
Restrictions:
- California camp fire permit required ( https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd673196 ).
- Dog must be on a leash at campground.
Camping near Silver Creek
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Contact
- Email online@westrekservices.com
- Book Recreation.gov
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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