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Silver Lake Campground
Silver Lake West Campgrnd
Plasse's Resort

Silver Lake Campgrounds

Silver Lake Campground is operated by the US Forest Service. Across the highway is Silver Lake West Campground which is operated by El Dorado Irrigation District (EID), which also operates several day-use facilities at and near the lake. At the south end of Silver Lake is Plasse's Resort which offers both tent and RV camping.

map of Silver Lake area campgrounds on Carson Pass, CA

Silver Lake Campground

Located at an elevation of 7,200 feet, 52 miles east of Jackson on Highway 88 at Silver Lake. Usually open from June 1 to mid-October.

Campground Amenities

62 camp sites for tents, trailers and RVs up to 40 feet
Vault toilets, piped water, picnic tables, some grills, fire rings, some bear boxes
Walking distance from Silver Lake for swimming, fishing, boating, hiking

Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov - Silver Lake
Fees: $24 per night for 6 people and 2 vehicles
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Silver Lake West Campground

Located at an elevation of 7,200 feet, 52 miles east of Jackson on Highway 88 at Silver Lake. Usually open from mid-May to mid-October. Operated by El Dorado Irrigation District.

sign for Silver Lake West Camnpground at Silver Lake, near Carson Pass, CA

Campground Amenities

42 camp sites for tents, and trailers and RVs up to 24 feet
Vault toilets, piped water, picnic tables, grills, fire rings, bear boxes
On the Silver Fork American River, walking distance to Silver Lake for swimming, fishing, boating, hiking
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Reservations: None
Fees: $25 per night, $20 for seniors, $10 extra vehicle, $3 pet
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Plasse's Resort

Plasse's Resort is a popular camping and RV resort near the southern end of Silver Lake. It includes the Thunder Mountain Restaurant, a general store, sports areas, and canoe and kayak rentals. Open early June to mid-September.

30001 Plasse Road, Silver Lake, CA
(209) 258-8814
Plasse's Resort

Plasse's Resort at Silver Lake, Carson Pass, CA

Lodge Amenities

Thunder Mountain Restaurant and Bar open for dinner on Fridays, and breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays.
General Store, Propane Station, Dump Station, Laundry, Shower
Horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, playground, arcade
Launch Ramp ($10), Boat Storage ($10 per day)
Canoe and kayak rentals

Camping

Sites include water hook-up, table and fire ring.
Tent Sites: $31 - $38 per night
RV Sites (33' or less): $37 - $44 per night
Larger RV Sites: $44 - $51 per night
Horse Camping Sites M1-M10: 1-2 horses and 1 RV - $42 - $50 per night
Horse Camping Sites M11-M22: 1-4 horses and 1 RV - $48 - $58 per night

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