Silver Lake East Campground is near the north shore of Silver Lake on Carson Pass in the Eldorado National Forest. Silver Lake East is operated by the Forest Service, while nearby Silver Lake West Campground is operated by the El Dorado Irrigation District. Visitors to Silver Lake enjoy beautiful mountains scenery, hiking trails, mountain biking, boating, and fishing. A small pond in the center of the campground often attracts ducks.
Silver Lake East Campground has 58 campsites. Many can accommodate RVs, trailers and tents. Six sites are designated for tents. Another 4 campsites are tent-only, walk-in sites. The campground offers 3 double sites. Reservations can be made for most sites, while some are kept available as first-come, first-served sites.
| Silver Lake East Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Silver Lake East Campground Location: | Near the north shore of Silver Lake, off Highway 88, 52 miles east of Jackson |
| Elevation: | 7,200 feet |
| Miles/Driving time from gateway city: | Sacramento - 95 miles, 1:58 |
| Campground Open: | Late June through early October |
| Number of Sites: | 58 |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($7 for extra vehicle) |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Sierra Recreation Managers, for the Eldorado National Forest |
| Amador Ranger District: | (209) 259-3774 |
| Silver Lake East Campground Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | whenever campground is open |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made for camping dates up to 6 months in advance of arrival. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 40 feet |
| ADA Accessible Sites: | Many sites labeled with "easy access" |
| Favorite Campsites: | #13, 38, 43, 44
Tents only campsites: #6, 11, 36 |
| Fees: | $28 per night for single site |
| Reservations: | Silver Lake East Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 1:00 PM |
| Silver Lake East Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring (some with grills), some sites with bear-proof food storage boxes |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump Station: | Available at nearby Plasse Resort for fee |
| Campground Map: | Silver Lake East Campground Map |
| Attractions near Silver Lake East Campground: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Pond at Silver Lake East Campground
When making reservations be sure that your vehicle will fit in the space indicated on the reservations website.
For campground purposes, a vehicle is any equipment that is required to be licensed/registered. This includes RVs, trailers, cars/trucks, boat/car trailer, motorcycle/atv, etc. Vehicles parked in a truck or on a trailer are not counted separately.
Silver Lake East Campground
Those staying at Silver Lake East Campground in the Eldorado National Forest on Carson Pass find many wonderful places to explore.
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