Silver Lake West Campground is near the north shore of Silver Lake on Carson Pass in the Eldorado National Forest. Silver Lake West is operated by the El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) while nearby Silver Lake East Campground is operated by the Forest Service. Visitors to Silver Lake enjoy beautiful mountains scenery, hiking trails, mountain biking, boating, and fishing.
Silver Lake West Campground has 42 campsites. Many can accommodate small RVs, trailers and tents. Sites #6, 8, 27, 28, 40, 41, 42 will accommodate RVs/trailers up to 24 feet. All campsites are first-come, first-served. EID requests that visitors fill RV and trailer water tanks before arrival at the campground.
Currently (11/2024) there is no potable water available at the campground. Check Silver Lake West Campground for any updates.
| Silver Lake West Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Silver Lake West 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: | Mid-May through mid-October |
| Number of Sites: | 42 |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($15 for extra vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended, maximum of 2, $5 each per night |
| El Dorado Irrigation District: | (530) 295-6824 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | Silver Lake West Campground campsites are all first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 24 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Favorite Campsites: | #12, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24 |
| Campground Map: | Silver Lake West Campground Map |
| Fees: | $33 per night
Seniors, disabled, military - $25 |
| Check-in, check-out: | unknown |
| Silver Lake East Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grills, bear-resistant food storage boxes |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, at this time (11/2024) no piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump Station: | Available at nearby Plasse Resort for fee |
| Attractions near Silver Lake West Campground: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
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.
Check with the El Dorado Irrigation District for any campground updates.
Silver Lake West Campground
Those staying at Silver Lake West Campground in the Eldorado National Forest on Carson Pass find many wonderful places to explore.
Hike to the refreshing
Seven Sacred Pools
(The Potholes).
Reviews from Previous Campers
- 2023 - 2024 -