Rock Creek Campground (CA)
Quincy, California · 6.4 km away
Campsite · via Recreation.gov
- Dogs allowed
Price on partner site
Campsite for booking · Quincy
Silver Lake Campground (Plumas National Forest, CA)
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Overview
- Pitches
- 9
- Pitch types
- campervan, caravan, tent
- Season
- Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
- Check-in / out
- Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Facilities
- Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
- ToiletsListed by Recreation.gov
Policies
| Pets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Smoking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Instant booking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Cancellation | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
About this campsite
Overview
Large landscape views of trees and valleys can be seen along the six mile drive to Silver Lake. Sitting at just over 6,000 ft in elevation, the Silver lake campground set up for solitude and tranquility. The sites are spread out and isolated to provide for an optimal quiet experience to enhance the camping experience. Easy access to hiking trails, high alpine lakes and OHV riding is just a short distance from the campground.
Recreation
High alpine lakes, granite boulders and blue bird skies are treats for those who camp here. Access to hiking is located along the eastern side of Silver Lake. Continue up and on to Bucks Summit on the PCT or climb the prominent Spanish Peak where the ole look out once stood.
OHV routes also leave from the campground area but were severely impacted by the Dixie Fire in 2021 and have not been maintained so be aware of hazard trees and other debris that might slow down your route.
Facilities
• There are eight first come/ first serve campsites. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and food storage locker.
• No trash service is provided
• Vault toilets are located in two areas of the campground
• Parking for day use and hiking is located near the lake by the vault toilets
• The Mount Hough Ranger Station maintains this campground and uses the fees collected to purchase cleaning supplies, toilet paper and general cleaning of campsites.
Natural Features
High alpine lakes, granite boulders and blue bird skies are treats for those who camp here. Access to hiking is located along the eastern side of Silver Lake. Continue up and on to Bucks Summit on the PCT or climb the prominent Spanish Peak where the ole look out once stood.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 283-0555.
Fees: • $15 per night standard rate
• The fee station is located at the information station by campsite 1
• Pay with the QR Code directly to REC.gov if the app is preloaded onto your portable device
Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.
Description supplied by Recreation.gov.
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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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