Silver Lake Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Opens May 16, 2025 (weather permitting) through September 28, 2025. All sites are first-come, first-served at $15 per night.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 10:34AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
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.…
Plumas National Forest Camping Stay and Occupancy Limits
A Forest Closure Order with the limits for amount of time and number of people allowed when camping on the Plumas National Forest. The maximum time is 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year on the Plumas…
About
Silver Lake Campground is a small, tranquil destination in Plumas National Forest, accessed via a six-mile drive with expansive views of trees and valleys. Sitting at just over 6,000 feet elevation, the campground features 9 tent camping sites that are spread out and isolated to maximize quiet and solitude. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and food storage locker. The campground adjoins the Bucks Lake Wilderness Area and offers excellent access to high alpine lakes, granite boulders, and hiking trails. From the eastern side of Silver Lake, hikers can access trails leading to Bucks Summit on the Pacific Crest Trail or climb to the former lookout site on Spanish Peak. OHV routes leave from the campground area, though they were severely impacted by the 2021 Dixie Fire and have not been fully maintained. The campground has vault toilets in two locations and parking for day use and hiking near the lake, but no trash service is provided. Campers must pack out all waste.
Directions
From Quincy, California, take Bucks Lake Road west for approximately 17 miles. Turn left onto Silver Lake Road and continue for about 1 mile to reach the campground.
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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 | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 283-0555 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
Availability
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