Silver Bowl Campground
Closed for the season. Opens June 1, 2026. No potable water currently available due to pump repairs. Reduced fee of $6/night during water outage.
Wind Advisory issued September 11 at 11:59AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 to 35 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind prone areas along US-395 between Janesville and Doyle may gust up to 65 mph. * WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Honey Lake and Frenchman Lake. For the Wind Advisory, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM Saturday to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Saturday evening, especially for wind prone areas along US-395 between Janesville and Doyle. Winds will very slowly decrease late Saturday night into early Sunday morning behind the cold front.
Lake Wind Advisory issued September 11 at 11:59AM PDT until September 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 to 35 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind prone areas along US-395 between Janesville and Doyle may gust up to 65 mph. * WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Honey Lake and Frenchman Lake. For the Wind Advisory, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM Saturday to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Saturday evening, especially for wind prone areas along US-395 between Janesville and Doyle. Winds will very slowly decrease late Saturday night into early Sunday morning behind the cold front.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Silver Bowl Campground is a developed campground nestled near the shores of Silver Lake in California's Lassen National Forest. With 18 designated sites, each accommodating up to 8 people and one vehicle, the campground offers a peaceful setting for exploring the surrounding wilderness. Sites feature picnic tables and fire rings. The campground provides convenient access to the Caribou Wilderness, with trailheads located nearby for backcountry exploration. A nature trail encircles Silver Lake, and the lake itself has a boat launch ramp for fishing and boating. Two picnic areas near the lake provide additional day-use options. Amenities include vault toilets and typically drinking water from a hand pump, though water availability should be confirmed. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis during its seasonal operation. Quiet hours are enforced from 10pm to 6am, and dogs must remain on leash at all times.
Directions
From County Road A21, take Silver Lake Road until you reach Silver Lake.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $6 - $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 258-2141 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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