Campground
Inyo National Forest, California
Silver Lake Campground is nestled between Silver Lake and the dramatic scenery of the Ansel Adams Wilderness in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.
Rush Creek and Silver Lake border the facility, and June Lake is a short drive away.
The scenic drive along the June Lake Loop results in expansive views of rugged mountain peaks and several lakes.
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Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Official campground guide
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Silver Lake Campground is nestled between Silver Lake and the dramatic scenery of the Ansel Adams Wilderness in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. This is a great base camp for fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding and photography. The facility has creekside camping with a boat ramp and pack station nearby.
This is a moderate-sized facility that is fairly spread out. Some sites border the creek, and several border the lake. The facility provides drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings and bear-proof lockers for food storage.
A small store, cafe, hiking trailhead and pack station are all within easy walking distance.
Rush Creek and 97-acre Silver Lake offer peaceful places for anglers to cast a line for rainbow trout. Boating is allowed on the lake, which has a 10 mph speed limit.
The area's majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hiking and horseback riding. A nearby trail provides access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Within the facility, campers can go for a relaxing 1-mile walk or horseback ride along Rush Creek.
The scenic drive along the June Lake Loop results in expansive views of rugged mountain peaks and several lakes.
Some campsites are in open areas while others are shaded by aspen and willow trees. Rush Creek and Silver Lake border the facility, and June Lake is a short drive away. Silver Lake lies at an elevation of 7,200 feet at the base of 11,000 and 12,000' mountain peaks.
Many species of wildlife call the mountains home, such as black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and numerous fish and birds.
The small town of June Lake has various amenities. Hikers can access the Ansel Adams Wilderness via area trails, and Mono Lake and Yosemite National Park are great day trips.
Ansel Adams Wilderness
Yosemite National Park
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $32 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $64 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $32 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $64 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 21, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $32 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 21, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $64 | — | — |
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
This campground is about 350 miles north of Los Angeles and 150 miles south of Reno, Nevada. Take U.S. Highway 395 to its junction with Highway 158. Take 158 for 7 miles to Silver Lake Campground.
760-934-5795