Silver Creek Group Campground
Silver Creek, located in the Crystal Basin area, offers a fun atmosphere with beautiful scenery for group gatherings. The Ice House Reservoir is less than 2 miles away, providing fun options for motor boating, jet skiing and more. Eldorado National Forest includes the famed gold mining territory of the 1800s. Remnants of the days of the California Gold Rush are all around the region.
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Site mix
| Group tent areas | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravel | Full | 40 / 12 |
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
| Max vehicle length | 25 ft |
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity. |
No drinking water is available, so bring water or use properly boiled stream water. The group site can accommodate 40 guests for tent camping. The sites include 9 walk-to units and 4 sites with parking spurs. There is a central kitchen area for cooking. Here, there is one large group fire ring. This is the only fire ring at the site. Parking is only in the parking lot ( more campground details ). A dump station is provided at nearby Ice House Campground, and showers are at Fashoda Campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Travel 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50. Turn north and travel 9 miles on Forest Road 3 (Ice House Road). Look for signs to Silver Creek Campground.
| Nearest town | Pollock Pines, California |
| Coordinates | 38.8269° N, 120.3900° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
- Change Fee: A service fee may be charged at the time a modification is made depending on the changes.
- Cancellation Fee: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
- Cut-off windows can vary by location, but are typically 14 days before your arrival date.
- Late Cancellation: If you cancel your reservation too close to the start date, additional service fees may be withheld.
- Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees ret
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTmu Rx Support
24 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 ↗ | 1.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sierra ↗ | 21.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Custom Truck Accessories ↗ | 39.7 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
The Desolation Wilderness is nearby, offering the opportunity to get away from the crowds and enjoy the serenity of nature.
- 1.7 miIce House Day Use & Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 2.8 mi
- 2.9 mi
- 4.1 miWest Point Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 11.7 miFleming Trail System & Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miIce House Bike Trail3.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miUnion Valley Bike Trail ↗6.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.7 miMillionaire Trail0.8 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
- 7.8 miDesolation Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 64,041 acres
- 11.4 miLake Tahoe Basin Management Unit ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 331,807 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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Natural features
Silver Creek sits under canopy of conifers like the ponderosa pine. The South Fork Silver Creek runs through the southern end of the campground, providing a peaceful soundtrack with its gently flowing water. The Eldorado Forest is in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, an area known for granite peaks, alpine lakes and pine forest. An abundance of wildlife can be found within the Sierra Nevada Range, including black bears, mule deer, bobcat, gray fox, bighorn sheep, pikas, martens and a variety of squirrels. Several species of reptiles, amphibians and birds also inhabit the area.
Recreation
Swimming and fishing are both excellent recreation options on the creek. Rainbow and brown trout are found in these waters. The nearby Ice House Campground is convenient for access to Ice House Reservoir. Here, campers can swim, sunbathe, canoe or go water skiing. Hikers and mountain bikers can also find trails in the area.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Silver Creek Group Campground?
Sites at Silver Creek Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Silver Creek Group Campground?
Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Silver Creek Group Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Silver Creek Group Campground?
Cancellation Fee: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Silver Creek Group Campground have?
1 site, including 1 group tent area.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Silver Creek Group Campground?
The longest site here provides 25 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
Are there showers or a dump station at Silver Creek Group Campground?
A dump station is provided at nearby Ice House Campground, and showers are at Fashoda Campground.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Silver Creek Group Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Silver Creek Group Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Silver Creek Group Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Silver Creek Group Campground?
Swimming and fishing are both excellent recreation options on the creek. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Silver Creek Group Campground?
Pollock Pines, California. The Desolation Wilderness is nearby, offering the opportunity to get away from the crowds and enjoy the serenity of nature.
Source: Getting there
What if Silver Creek Group Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ice House (1.7 mi), Jones Fork Campground (2.2 mi, first-come), and Northwind Campground (2.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby