Silver Creek
Silver Creek Campground is located near the town of Markleeville on scenic Highway 4. Visitors enjoy fishing various waterways in the area and exploring the nearby Pacific Crest Trail.
Sites 1, 12, 21 and 22 are first-come, first-served. The other sites take reservations.
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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 22 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 51 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
22 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 002 | Pull-through | 50 | Paved | Full | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 003 | Pull-through | 40 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 004 | Back-in | 39 | Paved | Full | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 005 | Back-in | 28 | Paved | Full | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 006 | Back-in | 31 | Paved | Full | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 007 | Back-in | 31 | Paved | Full | 12 / 2 | Yes |
| 008 | Back-in | 48 | Paved | Full | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 009 | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 010 | Back-in | 51 | Paved | Full | 6 / 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 |
| Max vehicle length | 51 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
This campground straddles Highway 4, creating two separate loops containing several single-family sites with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets, No Water Available, Dry Camping only and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | June to September |
| Forest | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are required for most campsites at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232187 or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777). |
| Fees | Per Day: $24 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle. |
| Rules | California camp fire permit required ( https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd673196 ). Dog must be on a leash at campground. |
Getting there
Located 11.7 miles south of Markleeville, California on State Highway 4, east of Ebbetts Pass.
| Nearest town | Markleeville, California |
| Coordinates | 38.5890° N, 119.7872° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTmu Rx Support
26 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Bear Valley Adventure Company ↗ | 16.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 25.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Custom Truck Accessories ↗ | 38 mi |
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Silver Creek (Truckee, CA)
Worth a stop
- 8.6 miMosquito Lakes Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 9.2 miSandy Meadow Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.4 miCottonwood Day Use ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miNoble Canyon3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3 miRaymond Lake0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.3 miPCT: Stanislaus ↗12.9 mi trail · hiking, horse · national_scenic_or_historic
- 3.3 miEbbits Pass OHV 4x40.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
- 3.9 mi8n01 Snow Trail ↗5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski, snowcoach
- 4.6 miBull Canyon3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
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
Carson-Iceberg Wilderness begins about 0.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.3 miCarson-Iceberg Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 158,147 acres
- 3.9 miMokelumne Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 104,048 acres
- 8.3 miStanislaus National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,090,354 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Alpine County CourthouseBuilding · Markleeville · 7.3 mi
- Webster Schoolhouse, OldBuilding · Markleeville · 7.3 mi
Natural features
The campground is situated in a beautiful, shady fir and pine forest on the mountainside just above Noble Creek. The elevation is 7,100 feet.
Recreation
Anglers enjoy fishing the nearby East Fork Carson River, as well as other creeks in the vicinity. The Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed just 3 miles west of the site.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Silver Creek?
For some sites. Sites 1, 12, 21 and 22 are first-come, first-served. The other sites take reservations.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Silver Creek?
Per Day: $24 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Silver Creek?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Silver Creek have?
22 sites, including 22 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Silver Creek?
The longest site here provides 51 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
What is there to do at Silver Creek?
Anglers enjoy fishing the nearby East Fork Carson River, as well as other creeks in the vicinity. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Silver Creek?
Markleeville, California.
Source: Getting there
What if Silver Creek is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bloomfield Campground (4.1 mi, first-come), Centerville Flat Campground (4.5 mi, first-come), and Highland Lakes Campground (6.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby