California / Alpine County / Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Silver Creek

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Generally opens early June and closes early September depending on weather and snow conditions. Highway 4 closes in winter. Campers must bring their own water as this is a dry campground.

About

Silver Creek Campground is located near the town of Markleeville on scenic Highway 4 in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Set in a beautiful, shady fir and pine forest on the mountainside just above Noble Creek, the campground sits at an elevation of 7,100 feet. The facility straddles Highway 4, creating two separate loops containing 22 single-family sites. Anglers enjoy excellent fishing opportunities on the nearby East Fork Carson River, as well as various creeks in the vicinity including Noble Creek. The Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed just 3 miles west of the campground, providing exceptional hiking opportunities through the Sierra Nevada. The area is known for its scenic mountain beauty and moderate use levels. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring with grill, and bear-proof food storage locker, which are required due to frequent black bear activity in the area. The campground provides vault toilets and trash collection service. A campground host is on-site during the operating season, with firewood available for purchase. Roads and parking spurs are paved. This is a dry campground with no potable water available, so campers must bring their own water supply. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.

Directions

From Carson City or Minden, Nevada, take Highway 88 approximately 14 miles to Woodfords, California. At Woodfords, turn left at the junction of Highways 4/89 and travel approximately 5 miles south into Markleeville. Continue through Markleeville for approximately 3 miles to the Highway 89/Monitor Pass turnoff. Continue straight ahead on Highway 4 uphill for 6 miles to the Silver Creek Campground entrance. Located 11.7 miles south of Markleeville on Highway 4, east of Ebbetts Pass. Note: Highway 4 becomes steep, uphill, narrow and winding immediately past the campground.

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