Silver Creek

FS USDA Forest Service · MARKLEEVILLE, CA · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 7,100 ft
Max RV Length 51 ft

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Environment High Elevation
Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Dry Camping
Access Paved Access
Style Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites22
Sites Accepting RVs22
Overnight Sites22
Max RV Length51 ft
Pull-Through Sites3
Back-In Sites19
SurfacePaved

Location

38.5889722, -119.7871667 · P.O. BOX 104 , MARKLEEVILLE , CA 96120

Photos

A photo of Site 009 of Loop SILV at Silver Creek with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad A photo of Site 015 of Loop SILV at Silver Creek with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad, Waterfront

Description

Overview

Silver Creek Campground is located near the town of Markleeville on scenic Highway 4. Visitors enjoy fishing various waterways in the area and exploring the nearby Pacific Crest Trail.

Recreation

Anglers enjoy fishing the nearby East Fork Carson River, as well as other creeks in the vicinity. The Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed just 3 miles west of the site.

Facilities

This campground straddles Highway 4, creating two separate loops containing several single-family sites with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets, No Water Available, Dry Camping only and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a beautiful, shady fir and pine forest on the mountainside just above Noble Creek. The elevation is 7,100 feet.

Directions

Located 11.7 miles south of Markleeville, California on State Highway 4, east of Ebbetts Pass.

Activities

CAMPING HIKING

Details

Email[email protected]
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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