Silver Lake Campground
Silver Lake Campground is a small, primitive hike or bike-in only campground located on Silver Lake in Leicester, VT. There are 15 campsites, seven of which are available for advanced reservations along with eight first-come, first-served sites. It is a 0.6 mile hike in or a 1.5 mile bike ride in to access the campground.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 15 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
15 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 2 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 3 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 4 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 5 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 6 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 7 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 8 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 9 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 10 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
There are two vault toilets and a spring (treat or boil water) within the campground. To access each campsite you must hike or bike-in, including all your gear. Each campsite has a fire ring, picnic table and a bear-proof food storage locker. There is no garbage service available; please carry out what you carry in.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Forest | Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests |
| Fees | Camping fee: $10 per site per night. Fees payable at self-pay station. |
| Rules | Maximum stay limit is 14 days in a 30 day period. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. There is no garbage service available, please carry out what you carry in. |
Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Middlebury, travel south on Route 7 to the Junction of Route 125.Travel east on Route 125 for 6.8 miles, and turn right onto Forest Road 32. Follow FR 32 for 6.8 miles, and turn right onto Silver Lake Road. Follow Silver Lake Road 2.2 miles to the parking lot at the end. From Rochester, travel south on Route 100 to the junction of Route 73.
| Coordinates | 43.8971° N, 73.0501° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- This Silver Lake Campground is located in Vermont.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Middlebury Mountaineer ↗ | 10 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 21.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Pete's RV Center ↗ | 39.1 mi |
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Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miSilver Moose2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- under 0.1 miGoshen Dam ↗7.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile and 2 more · national_scenic_or_historic
- under 0.1 miLeicester Hollow4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile and 2 more
- 0.2 miRocky Point Interpretive1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miChandler Ridge4.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miGoshen1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile and 2 more
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
Joseph Battell Wilderness begins about 1.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.5 miJoseph Battell Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 12,336 acres
- 7 miBreadloaf Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 24,985 acres
- 12.9 miBristol Cliffs Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 3,750 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
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
Silver Lake is a gorgeous 100-acre lake surrounded by National Forest on all sides. It has attracted people for many generations and, along with its natural beauty, holds a strong sense of history. Long before the famous Silver Lake Hotel and religious retreat located on the site of today's picnic area, ancestors of today's Abenaki people were here enjoying the peace and beauty.
Recreation
The Moosalamoo National Recreation Area consists of 16,000 acres abounding with recreation opportunities. With over 70 miles of well-maintained trails, mountain vistas, waterfalls, lakes and streams, it offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, swimming, fishing, hunting and more. From Silver Lake Campground, several hiking and mountain biking trails begin, including the Leicester Hollow / Chandler Ridge loop (open to hiking and biking) and the Rattlesnake Cliff / Aunt Jenny hiking loop (closed March 15 - August 1 for Peregrine Falcon nesting). Fishing and swimming are both popular activities accessible from the campground.
Nearby
The nearest available shopping and dining is in Brandon, located nine miles from the campground. Also nearby is Middlebury (17 miles from the campground), which offers many additional options.
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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?
Camping fee: $10 per site per night. Fees payable at self-pay station.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Silver Lake Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Silver Lake Campground have?
16 sites, including 15 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. Maximum stay limit is 14 days in a 30 day period.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Silver Lake Campground?
The Moosalamoo National Recreation Area consists of 16,000 acres abounding with recreation opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Silver Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Moosalamoo Campground (1.9 mi, partly first-come), Chittenden Brook Campground (8.6 mi, partly first-come), and Little Rock Pond/Green Mountain Loop (34.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby