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.
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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 11:54AM PST until February 11 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations 4 to 10 inches over 5000 feet, 10 to 18 inches above 6000 feet, and locally up to 2 feet over higher peaks. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties above 5000 feet. * WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Mountain travel could be very difficult Tuesday into Wednesday. Plan for travel delays and chain controls. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow expected Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning.
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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Location
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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