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Silver Lake East- Eldorado
4.25151 reviewsEldorado National Forest
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7,200 ftPrice
$33.97 - $72/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
72 campsites
Season
Open from June 27th ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
RV Friendly
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7,200 ftPrice
$33.97 - $72/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
72 campsites
Season
Open from June 27th ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
RV Friendly
Get DirectionsSilver Lake East- Eldorado
$33.97 - $72.00 / night
Campsite Fees
MANAGEMENT: $33.97; STANDARD NONELECTRIC-Double: $72.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $36.00; TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC: $36.00; WALK TO- Double Site: $72.00;...
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Hike and Bike Site Fee$36.00
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Eldorado National Forest
Silver Lake East- Eldorado
Eldorado National Forest
Nearby places
Jackson, CA (50 miles east, approximately 1 hour driving time).
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About Silver Lake East- Eldorado
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From the U.S. Forest Service
Reference information about Silver Lake East- Eldorado sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p>Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018849.pdf">Silver Lake Campground</a></li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018842.pdf">Fees and Passes</a></li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018779.pdf">Non-motorized Trails </a></li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018767.pdf">Mokelumne Wilderness</a></li></ul>
About the campground
The elevation is 7,200 ft. The campground has three unnamed loops connected by a spur meandering around knolls and through a pleasant mixture of conifers, including Red fir and Lodgepole pine. A small pond in the middle of the campground attracts ducks, but cannot be seen from any of the campsites. The two loops closest to the campground entrance have less shade but longer parking aprons. Silver Lake is within easy walking distance from most campsites. Silver Lake and Kit Carson Resorts are nearby and offer boat rentals, limited groceries, and a cook's night out. Firewood is available for a fee. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Seasons & access
Open June 29 through October 9
Facilities
Silver Lake is 200 acres. A boat ramp is available at Plasse's Resort, a short distance from campground - expect to pay a fee. Hiking: Numerous informal trails connect campground with local resorts, beaches and Silver Lake. Fishing: Rainbow trout
Water activities
Silver Lake is 200 acres. A boat ramp is available at Plasse's Resort, a short distance from campground - expect to pay a fee.
RV information
Some parking aprons are paved, others are dirt. An RV waste station, with no potable water, is available for a fee at Plasse's Resort. RVrs fill water tank before arriving at campground.
Directions
From Pioneer, CA, take State Rt. 88 east 36.6 miles to campground on right.
- National Forest
- Eldorado National Forest
- Ranger District
- Amador Eldorado National Forest 57
- Elevation
- 7,200
- Rate
- $24 per day - single $48 per day - double
- Maximum Stay
- 14
- Open Season
- late June – October
