Silver Lake Campground
At just under 10,500 feet Silver Lake Campground is the highest elevation campground on the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. It opens in late June or early July depending on snow depth. The campground is beside the Snowy Range Scenic Byway on Silver Lake. This facility provides easy access to exploring the trails, lakes, streams, and glacial landscapes of the area. Facilities include 17 campsites with 3 RV pull-throughs (trailers under 32'), picnic tables, toilets, water, fire grates, and trash receptacles with a 14 day stay limit. There are two trailheads at the campground.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 17 |
Site guide
16 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 99 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 002 | 47 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 003 | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 004 | Back-in | 34 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 005 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 006 | Pull-through | 46 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 007 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 008 | Back-in | 38 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 009 | Back-in | 44 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 010 | Back-in | 17 | Gravel | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | $20 per night per site. Self Services Fee area. Cash & Checks only. Please make Checks out To: (USDA Forest Service) |
| Accessibility | Site 014 is listed accessible |
Silver Lake Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. The campground also offers vault toilets, trash receptacles, and potable water.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | July to September |
| Forest | Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG |
| Booking | Some sites reservable on Recreation.gov, with 6 first-come, first-served sites. |
| Fees | $20 per site. |
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Saratoga travel south on Highway 130 for 8 miles to the 130/230 intersection. Turn left and travel 24 miles up Highway 130 to Silver Lake Campground. From Centennial stay on Highway130 for 18 miles to reach Silver Lake Campground.
| Nearest town | Saratoga, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.3113° N, 106.3601° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Koyoty Sports & Trophy Room Artistry ↗ | 25.2 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 38.9 mi |
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Worth a stop
Popular attractions near this campground include Silver Lake, Lake Marie Falls, Mirror Lake, Medicine Bow Peak Trail, French Creek Canyon Trail and Miners Cabin Trail. Silver Lake can be acessed using the Silver Lake Trail that surrounds the lake. The lake is 17 acres in size with a maximum water depth of 25 feet. Brook trout reside in the lake. The Snowy Range Scenic Byway is a 29-mile stretch of paved road crosses through spectacular alpine habitats.
- 0.1 miMeadow Falls Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 0.6 miSilver Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 2.7 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miSilver Lake Trail1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.1 miMeadow Falls Trail2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miQuealy Reservoir Spur ↗11.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.2 miFrench Creek Canyon ↗5.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miRalph Hesson Interp ↗under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miMedicine Bow Peak Trail ↗5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.1 miMeadow Falls Trailhead ↗Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG · Season June
- 0.6 miSilver Lake Trailhead ↗Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG · Season July to September
- 2.3 miTipple Trail Trailhead ↗Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG · Season June
- 2.7 miLakes Trailhead ↗Medicine Bow-Routt NFs and Thunder Basin NG · Season June to October
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Savage Run Wilderness begins about 5.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.6 miSavage Run Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 15,284 acres
- 12.2 miPlatte River Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 24,051 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
The Snowy Range rises from sagebrush and lodgepole pine forests in lower elevations to spruce-fir forests and alpine areas in the high country. The area offers views of rugged peaks over 12,000 feet, gorgeous snow-melt lakes and stunning displays of native wildflowers.
Recreation
- The Snowy Range offers endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. Specifically, the Snowy Range contains a network of hiking trails suitable for day hiking and for extended, backcountry trips. Additionally, Streams and over 100 lakes in the area provide a variety of challenging recreational-fishing opportunities in the area. Popular attractions near this campground include Silver Lak
- Mountain Biking
- Areas for Mountain Biking at Snowy Range Area
- Bow River Campground
- Deep Creek Campground
- French Creek Campground
- French Creek Canyon Trail
- Keystone Cabins
- Lake Owen Trailhead
- Little Brooklyn Guard Station
- Little Laramie Trailhead
- North Fork Campground
- Pinkham Mountain Trailhead
- Rock Creek Trailhead
- Sheep Lake Trailhead
- Snow Survey Cabin
- Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout
- Tie Hack Lower Trailhead
- Tie Hack Upper Trailhead
- Tipple Trail Trailhead
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Silver Lake Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Silver Lake Campground?
$20 per night per site. Self Services Fee area. Cash & Checks only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Silver Lake Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Silver Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season July to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Silver Lake Campground have?
17 sites, including 17 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Silver Lake Campground?
Silver Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Silver Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Silver Lake Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Silver Lake Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Silver Lake Campground?
Site 014 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Silver Lake Campground?
The Snowy Range offers endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. Specifically, the Snowy Range contains a network of hiking trails suitable for day hiking and for extended, backcountry trips. Additionally, Streams and over 100 lakes in the area provide a variety of challenging recreat
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Silver Lake Campground?
Saratoga, Wyoming. Popular attractions near this campground include Silver Lake, Lake Marie Falls, Mirror Lake, Medicine Bow Peak Trail, French Creek Canyon Trail and Miners Cabin Trail.
Source: Getting there
What if Silver Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sugarloaf Campground (4.5 mi, partly first-come), Ryan Park (6.9 mi), and Nash Fork (7.2 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby