Silver Creek

P.O. BOX 104
MARKLEEVILLE, CA 96120

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Camp site features

Across 22 camp sites:

Longest rig: 51 ft
Largest party: 12 people

Directions

Located 11.7 miles south of Markleeville, California on State Highway 4, east of Ebbetts Pass.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

55 reviews

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Scott M

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Reviewed 12 days ago

The campground is clean and well attended by the campground host.

David W

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Reviewed a month ago

Cam host was outstanding

John M

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Reviewed a month ago

Nice campground and friendly, informative host.

Brian W

Loop:Silv

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Reviewed a month ago

Great campground host, beautiful area. The only thing missing was water :)

Kaitlyn H

Loop:Silv

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Reviewed a month ago

Wonderful place to camp. Gorgeous creek and wonderful camp host created nice trails to access different points of the creek. Kid friendly and a lot to see and do off of highway 4. No cell service, no water, so plan accordingly.

Harvey S

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Reviewed a month ago

Our camp host was great!

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve Watch

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in August, when about 25% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 11 years of reservations.