Connectivity
No community carrier report is currently published for this campground.
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Campground
Silver Lake Campground (Plumas National Forest, CA)
Plumas National Forest, California
About this campground
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.
Access to hiking is located along the eastern side of Silver Lake.
Sitting at just over 6,000 ft in elevation, the Silver lake campground set up for solitude and tranquility.
Map
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- Latitude
- 39.959080° N
- Longitude
- 121.135474° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Water hookupsCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
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.
Facilities
• 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.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate nearby attractions section for this campground.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
The official source does not publish a separate activity list.
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Wildlife-resistant food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
9 sites- Equipment
- Car, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, Small Tent, Tent, Vehicle
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
4 sites- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Base site allowance
- • $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
- Maximum published vehicles
- 2 vehicles per site
- Food storage
- Silver Lake Campground (Plumas National Forest, CA)'s official facility record states: Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and food storage locker.
- Fire and stove use
- Silver Lake Campground (Plumas National Forest, CA)'s official facility record states: Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and food storage locker.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Oct 31, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 22, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 22, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 31, 2026
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- 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
Getting there & contact
Facility contact
N/A