Campground · 9 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Plumas National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Large landscape views of trees and valleys can be seen along the six mile drive to Silver Lake. Sitting at just over 6,000 ft in elevation, the Silver lake campground set up for solitude and tranquility. The sites are spread out and isolated to provide for an optimal quiet experience to enhance the camping experience. Easy access to hiking trails, high alpine lakes and OHV riding is just a short distance from the campground.
High alpine lakes, granite boulders and blue bird skies are treats for those who camp here. Access to hiking is located along the eastern side of Silver Lake. Continue up and on to Bucks Summit on the PCT or climb the prominent Spanish Peak where the ole look out once stood.
OHV routes also leave from the campground area but were severely impacted by the Dixie Fire in 2021 and have not been maintained so be aware of hazard trees and other debris that might slow down your route.
High alpine lakes, granite boulders and blue bird skies are treats for those who camp here. Access to hiking is located along the eastern side of Silver Lake. Continue up and on to Bucks Summit on the PCT or climb the prominent Spanish Peak where the ole look out once stood.
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills, shade.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| 01 | Silver Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Silver Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Silver Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Silver Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | Silver Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | Silver Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | Silver Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | Silver Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | Silver Lake | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
39.95908, -121.13547 · 39°57'32.7"N 121°8'7.7"W
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| Precip in | 11.5 | 10.8 | 10.3 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 6.3 | 12.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
$15 per night standard rate The fee station is located at the information station by campsite 1 Pay with the QR Code directly to REC.gov if the app is preloaded onto your portable device
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
Silver Lake Campground (Plumas National Forest, CA) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Silver Lake Campground (Plumas National Forest, CA)'s operator.
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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.
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