Silver Creek Group Campground
Currently closed for the season. Potential opening date is May 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Campfires may be prohibited during fire restrictions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 30 at 2:19PM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches, with up to 18 inches at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 3 inches possible down to 6000 feet. * WHERE...Northern Sierra above 7000 feet, including Highway 50 and Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially 7000 to 8000 feet Saturday, lowering to 6000 to 7000 feet Saturday night into Sunday. Heaviest snowfall expected Saturday evening into Sunday. Light flurries possible down to 5000 feet on Saturday night into Sunday, but no accumulations expected below 6000 feet.
About
Silver Creek Group Campground offers a secluded group camping experience in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area of Eldorado National Forest. The single group site accommodates up to 40 guests for tent camping, with 9 walk-to units and 4 sites with parking spurs. A central kitchen area features one large communal fire ring, and bear boxes are provided for food storage. The campground sits beneath towering ponderosa pines along the South Fork Silver Creek. Campers should note that no potable water is available; bring your own water supply or properly boil stream water. Vault toilets are on site. Dump station and showers are available at nearby Ice House and Fashoda campgrounds respectively. The area offers excellent fishing for rainbow and brown trout in Silver Creek, and Ice House Reservoir is less than 2 miles away for boating, swimming, and jet skiing. The campground is part of the historic gold mining territory of the 1800s, and the nearby Desolation Wilderness provides backcountry exploration opportunities. Wildlife including black bears, mule deer, and various birds frequent the area.
Directions
Travel 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50. Turn north onto Forest Road 3 (Ice House Road) and travel 9 miles. Look for signs to Silver Creek Campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| info@royalelkparkmanagement.com | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 644-2349 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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