Can you reserve a site at Silver Creek Group Campground?

Yes, Silver Creek Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Silver Creek Group Campground?

25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Silver Creek Group Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Silver Creek Group Campground.

Silver Creek Group Campground, California — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Silver Creek, located in the Crystal Basin area, offers a fun atmosphere with beautiful scenery for group gatherings. The Ice House Reservoir is less than 2 miles away, providing fun options for motor boating, jet skiing and more.

Eldorado National Forest includes the famed gold mining territory of the 1800s. Remnants of the days of the California Gold Rush are all around the region.

Recreation

Swimming and fishing are both excellent recreation options on the creek. Rainbow and brown trout are found in these waters.

The nearby Ice House Campground is convenient for access to Ice House Reservoir. Here, campers can swim, sunbathe, canoe or go water skiing. Hikers and mountain bikers can also find trails in the area.

Facilities

No drinking water is available, so bring water or use properly boiled stream water. The group site can accommodate 40 guests for tent camping. The sites include 9 walk-to units and 4 sites with parking spurs.

There is a central kitchen area for cooking. Here, there is one large group fire ring. This is the only fire ring at the site. Parking is only in the parking lot (more campground details).

A dump station is provided at nearby Ice House Campground, and showers are at Fashoda Campground.

Natural Features

Silver Creek sits under canopy of conifers like the ponderosa pine. The South Fork Silver Creek runs through the southern end of the campground, providing a peaceful soundtrack with its gently flowing water.

The Eldorado Forest is in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, an area known for granite peaks, alpine lakes and pine forest.

An abundance of wildlife can be found within the Sierra Nevada Range, including black bears, mule deer, bobcat, gray fox, bighorn sheep, pikas, martens and a variety of squirrels. Several species of reptiles, amphibians and birds also inhabit the area.

Nearby Attractions

The Desolation Wilderness is nearby, offering the opportunity to get away from the crowds and enjoy the serenity of nature.

Charges & Cancellations

Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes.
Cancellation Fee: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
Cut-Off Window: The latest date and/or time that you can make an advanced reservation or a change to an existing reservation. Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 14 days before your arrival date.
Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

The facts

1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 25 ft
Up to 40 people per site
Loops: AREA SILVER CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND

Site types

1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Silver Creek Group Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	AREA SILVER CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	25 ft	40	🐾

Getting there

Travel 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50. Turn north and travel 9 miles on Forest Road 3 (Ice House Road). Look for signs to Silver Creek Campground.

38.82694, -120.39000 · 38°49'37.0"N 120°23'24.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	44	50	56	63	72	82	90	89	83	66	51	43
Low °F	32	31	33	36	42	47	53	53	49	41	35	31
Precip in	9.6	8.8	8.8	4.9	3.2	0.9	0.0	0.1	0.6	2.9	5.3	9.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity. Reservation Fee: A fee may be charged at the time a reservation is made to cover the cost of reservation services. This fee is in addition to the Recreation Fee and is non-refundable. Fees for camping, day use, group sites, cabins and lookouts: $8 if made on-line; $9 if made through the call center; $3 if made in-person.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Silver Creek Group Campground

Can you reserve a site at Silver Creek Group Campground?: Yes, Silver Creek Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Silver Creek Group Campground have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Silver Creek Group Campground?: 25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Silver Creek Group Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Silver Creek Group Campground.

Camping near Silver Creek Group Campground

Ice House 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sunset-Union Valley 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fashoda 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Silver Group 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wolf Creek California 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ice House Campground 1.3 mi · Campground
Jones Fork Campground 2.2 mi · Campground
Northwind Campground 2.3 mi · Campground
Lone Rock Campground 2.5 mi · Campground
Strawberry Point Campground 2.7 mi · Campground
Sunset Campground 2.9 mi · Campground
Azalea Cove Campground 3.9 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Silver Creek Group Campground