California · published-coordinate region
Silver Creek
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USDA Forest Service22Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
22Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 22 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
22
Vehicle limit
22
Vehicle length
22
Driveway entry
22
Shade
21
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
22
Operator directions
Located 11.7 miles south of Markleeville, California on State Highway 4, east of Ebbetts Pass.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
22 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 22 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 68 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 003 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 39 ft Tent: 39 ft Trailer: 39 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 33 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 005 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 28 ft Tent: 28 ft Trailer: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 006 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 31 ft Tent: 31 ft Trailer: 31 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 007 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 31 ft Tent: 31 ft Trailer: 31 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 008 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 009 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 010 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 51 ft Tent: 51 ft Trailer: 51 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 011 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 90 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 012 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 013 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 29 ft Tent: 29 ft Trailer: 29 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 014 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 015 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 017 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 018 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 022 SILV Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
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