Silver Fork
Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest. Silver Fork Campground. Fees and Passes. Non-motorized Trails
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 27 |
| Walk-in | 8 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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 | June to September |
| Forest | Eldorado National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations. |
| Fees | $28/single $56/double |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 38.6986° N, 120.2077° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTmu Rx Support
20 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 12.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sierra ↗ | 18.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Custom Truck Accessories ↗ | 38.4 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 7.8 mi
- 7.8 mi
- 11.9 miIce House Day Use & Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 12.9 miEcho Lakes Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.1 miGlen Alpine Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miCaples Creek4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miSilver Fork2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miForgotten Flat1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miOld Silver Lk Trail1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.6 miNorth Shanty 4WD Trail3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD and 1 more
- 3 miGovernment Meadow0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
This campground sits inside Eldorado National Forest.
- inEldorado National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 793,653 acres
- 6.9 miMokelumne Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 104,048 acres
- 9.8 miDesolation Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 64,041 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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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Silver Fork?
Sites at Silver Fork are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Silver Fork?
$28/single $56/double
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Silver Fork open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season June to September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Silver Fork have?
36 sites, including 27 standard sites without power and 8 walk-in sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Silver Fork?
Yes, pets are allowed at Silver Fork. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Silver Fork?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What if Silver Fork is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are China Flat (5.1 mi), Silver Lake Campground East (5.1 mi), and Kirkwood Campground (6.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby