Silver Lake Campground
Open for the season. The campground operates mid-May through late September, weather permitting. All sites are first-come, first-served with payment via QR code through the Recreation.gov app. No potable water is available; campers must bring their own. OHV routes in the area have hazard trees and debris from the 2021 Dixie Fire.
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 quiet, primitive campground tucked away at the end of Silver Lake Road in the Plumas National Forest. At just over 6,000 feet elevation, the campground offers large landscape views of trees and valleys along the scenic six-mile drive in. The 8 sites are spread out and isolated to provide optimal tranquility for tent campers seeking solitude. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and food storage locker (bear box). Vault toilets are available at two locations within the campground. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground is not recommended for RVs due to the narrow access road and site configurations. Hiking access is located along the eastern side of Silver Lake, with trails continuing to Bucks Summit on the Pacific Crest Trail or climbing Spanish Peak where an old fire lookout once stood. OHV routes depart from the campground area but were severely impacted by the 2021 Dixie Fire and contain hazard trees and debris.
Directions
From Quincy, proceed west on Bucks Lake Road to Meadow Valley, turn right on Silver Lake Road, then travel 6 miles to the campground at road's end.
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 |
Availability
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