Silver Lake Campground (Plumas National Forest, CA)
Plumas National Forest
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.
- There are eight first come/ first serve campsites. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and food storage locker.
- No trash service is provided
- Vault toilets are located in two areas of the campground
- Parking for day use and hiking is located near the lake by the vault toilets
- The Mount Hough Ranger Station maintains this campground and uses the fees collected to purchase cleaning supplies, toilet paper and general cleaning of campsites.
Notifications and Alerts
- All sites are first-come, first-served. Pay onsite or use the Recreation.gov mobile app to scan the Scan&Pay QR code to complete payment (you must have the Recreation.gov mobile app loaded on your mobile device before reaching your destination).
- All sites are $15 per day standard rate.
Need to Know
This campground will be managed by Mt Hough staff from May 16th, weather permitting, to September 28th.
All campsites are first come/ first serve
Fees are $15 per day for standard rate
Pay via QR Code if the REC.gov app is pre-loaded on your portable device
Natural Features
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.
Recreation
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.
Contact Information
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: N/A
Rental Options
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Available Campsites
- Site 08, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
