Silver Lake Campground (Plumas National Forest, CA)

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Plumas National Forest Fees: - $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 Reservations: 9 sites; no reservations. First come, first served. Recommended for hunters. Overview 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. 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… Rules: Not recommended for RVs Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10192147 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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