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.
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.
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or Recreation.gov - Silver Lake
Fees: $24 per night for 6 people and 2 vehicles
Silver Lake Campground Map
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.
Reservations: None
Fees: $25 per night, $20 for seniors, $10 extra vehicle, $3 pet
Silver Lake West Campground Map
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
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