Silver Fork Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season. Opens Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 14 days per district per year.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
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.…
Fire Restrictions are in Effect Forest Wide
Fire Restrictions are in effect forest wide. No campfires except in existing stoves, charcoal grills, or fire rings provided in the Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit A in the Forest Order and actively serviced by a camp host.No charcoal firesCamp stoves, lanterns and propane fire rings are…
About
Silver Fork Campground is nestled in the Eldorado National Forest at an elevation of 5,600 feet, situated along the scenic South Fork of the American River. Located 32.5 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 8 miles south of Kyburz on Silver Fork Road, this campground offers a classic Sierra Nevada forest camping experience with easy access to water-based recreation and hiking. The campground features 35 sites, including 6 tent-only sites, 25 tent/trailer/RV sites, and 4 double sites for larger groups. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and bear box for food storage. Campground amenities include potable water that is tested monthly, vault toilets, garbage disposal, and a dump station. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out at 1:00 PM. Recreational opportunities abound in the Silver Fork area. The river offers fishing for trout, and day hiking options include trails in the nearby Caples Creek area. An equestrian trailhead is located within 5 miles of the campground. Bears are active in the area, so proper food storage in the provided bear boxes is required.
Directions
32.5 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50, 8 miles south of Kyburz on Silver Fork Road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $36 - $72 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 644-2324 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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