Silver Lake Campground
Campground · 15 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Moosalamoo National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 15
- Bookable sites
- up to 6
- People per site
- 1,248 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Silver Lake Campground is a small, primitive hike or bike-in only campground located on Silver Lake in Leicester, VT. There are 15 campsites, seven of which are available for advanced reservations along with eight first-come, first-served sites. It is a 0.6 mile hike in or a 1.5 mile bike ride in to access the campground.
Please note: This Silver Lake Campground is located in Vermont.
Recreation
The Moosalamoo National Recreation Area consists of 16,000 acres abounding with recreation opportunities. With over 70 miles of well-maintained trails, mountain vistas, waterfalls, lakes and streams, it offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, swimming, fishing, hunting and more. From Silver Lake Campground, several hiking and mountain biking trails begin, including the Leicester Hollow / Chandler Ridge loop (open to hiking and biking) and the Rattlesnake Cliff / Aunt Jenny hiking loop (closed March 15 - August 1 for Peregrine Falcon nesting). Fishing and swimming are both popular activities accessible from the campground.
Facilities
There are two vault toilets and a spring (treat or boil water) within the campground. To access each campsite you must hike or bike-in, including all your gear. Each campsite has a fire ring, picnic table and a bear-proof food storage locker.
There is no garbage service available; please carry out what you carry in.
Natural Features
Silver Lake is a gorgeous 100-acre lake surrounded by National Forest on all sides. It has attracted people for many generations and, along with its natural beauty, holds a strong sense of history. Long before the famous Silver Lake Hotel and religious retreat located on the site of today's picnic area, ancestors of today's Abenaki people were here enjoying the peace and beauty.
Nearby Attractions
The nearest available shopping and dining is in Brandon, located nine miles from the campground. Also nearby is Middlebury (17 miles from the campground), which offers many additional options.
The facts
- 15 bookable sites
- 16 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 6 people per site
Site types
- 15 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
16 campsites at Silver Lake Campground
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 02:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 15 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 2 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 3 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 4 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 5 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 6 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 7 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 8 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 9 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| S&P Standard Nonelectric | — | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Hike In | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Middlebury, travel south on Route 7 to the Junction of Route 125.Travel east on Route 125 for 6.8 miles, and turn right onto Forest Road 32. Follow FR 32 for 6.8 miles, and turn right onto Silver Lake Road. Follow Silver Lake Road 2.2 miles to the parking lot at the end.
From Rochester, travel south on Route 100 to the junction of Route 73. Travel west on Route 73 for 10.3 miles. Turn right on Hathaway Road, and follow it for 1.3 miles. Turn right onto Flora White Road, and follow it for 1.4 miles to a stop sign. Go straight through onto Silver Lake Road. Follow Silver Lake Road 2.2 miles to the parking lot at the end.
43.89709, -73.05010 · 43°53'49.5"N 73°3'0.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 31 | 35 | 44 | 59 | 72 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 75 | 61 | 47 | 36 |
| Low °F | 9 | 10 | 19 | 30 | 41 | 51 | 56 | 54 | 47 | 36 | 27 | 16 |
| Precip in | 2.4 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 3.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 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 Lake Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Silver Lake Campground?
- Yes, Silver Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Silver Lake Campground have?
- 16 sites in total, of which 15 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Silver Lake Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Silver Lake Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Silver Lake Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Silver Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Silver Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Silver Lake Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $10 per site per night
Restrictions:
- Maximum stay limit is 14 days in a 30 day period.
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
- There is no garbage service available, please carry out what you carry in.
Camping near Silver Lake Campground
- Moosalamoo Campground 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chittenden Brook Campground 8.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Hartland Lake Beach (VT) 39.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Moosalamoo National Recreation Area 1.9 mi · Facility
- Chatfield Loop 4.6 mi · Facility
- Pittsford National Fish Hatchery 12.7 mi · Facility
- White River National Fish Hatchery 21.2 mi · Facility
- Carriage Barn Visitor Center 32.3 mi · Visitor Center
- Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center 32.4 mi · Visitor Center
- Little Rock Pond/Green Mountain Loop 34.6 mi · Campground
- The Sagamore 37.9 mi · Facility
- Greendale Campground 39.5 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 802-767-4261
- 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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