Silver Creek

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Silver Creek
Silver Creek
Silver Creek

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

18 total sites

RV Sites

18 sites

About Silver Creek

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.

Number of accommodations: 18

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 8 to Sep 20

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Fish Cleaning Station
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

18 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 003, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 004, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 005, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 006, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 007, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 008, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 009, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 010, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 011, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 013, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 014, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 015, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 016, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 017, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 018, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 019, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
🚐 020, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups

Reviews (55)

What Guests Are Saying

Silver Creek Campground is well-maintained, clean, and features a friendly and knowledgeable host, Gunny, who enhances the camping experience. The picturesque location offers great hiking trails and access to beautiful creeks and waterfalls, making it ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts. However, campers should note the absence of running water, so planning ahead is necessary.

Review Summary

4.4
55 reviews
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Paige S

Verified

July 24, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: SILV

3

Campsite is clean and the toilet paper never ran out. But the sites themselves are difficult for tents, as none of the pads are flat and were very rocky. There's no water - be aware before you go!

Timothy O

Verified

July 28, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILV

4

We usually camp at Grover Hot Springs in Markleville. We decided to try some place new. We had space 003, nice spacious drive-thru spot. It was close to highway, but its very quiet, cars traveling 30 miles an hour. NO water .. I mean no flush toilets, no water sinks and no water spikets. So if you need water, bring it or keep going, We have a full contained travel trailer so no big deal to us. 12 miles from Grover Hot Springs, dining and grocery store in Markleville. Beautiful area. 30 minute drive to a beautiful little lake for fishing, swimming or paddle boarding. We will be back. Off the grid, no cell.

Daniel P

Verified

August 7, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SILV

5

great great campground! Very beautiful, quiet, alpine environs

Liz H

Verified

August 8, 2020 Stayed at: 018, Loop: SILV

4

Beautiful campground. Sites are spaced well apart. Our site was right by the stream. Quiet even though near the road. Near great hiking on the PCT or surrounding areas. Bring your own water!

ROBERT N

Verified

August 29, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: SILV

4

Silver Creek is a small campground. It was very quiet. Great views of the creek and mountains above at site 19 . Sites 5 & 4 have great views of the silver creek canyon. Hikes on the Pacific Crest Trail are nearby. Sorry that water is no longer available, but this time I was prepared.

Meagan L

Verified

September 6, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: SILV

4

The campground was beautiful and peaceful. My only complaints are that we had people fairly close to us, closer than I wouldn't liked. And the second complaint is not being able to have a campfire, kind of takes away from the camping experience. But overall, I would definitely go there again

Michael D

Verified

November 9, 2020 Stayed at: 018, Loop: SILV

4

great location for hiking/fishing silver creek

William R

Verified

June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV

3

Rest room was clean and restocked daily. Trash dumpster had not been emptied when we arrived on a Thursday. By Saturday morning, it was too full to utilize. When we left on Sunday, we had to take our garbage with us. Humbolt-Toiyabe Forest District and/or Westrek Services need to restore the water supply at this campground by making the infrastructure repair required. If it raises the nightly rate, so be it. It's laughable a heavily used campground of this quality does not have running water. Current campground host ( "Gunny' ) is pleasant to deal with.

George S

Verified

July 6, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SILV

5

This is one of the best campgrounds in America: spacious, beautiful, lots to do nearby, great camp host. Doesn't get any better than this.

DEBI LYNN S

Verified

July 15, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: SILV

5

Eric (Gunny) the Camp Host was wonderful. The campsite was clean upon arrival and the pit toilets were kept clean our whole trip. We are wondering if they will ever get the water system fixed here. Especially with the fire danger prevalent, it is hard to carry enough water for personal use AND campfire suppression in the evenings, especially on a long trip. Thank you.

Location Silver Creek

Address:
P.O. Box 104
Markleeville, CA, 96120
United States

Highway access

Silver Creek Campground is accessed via State Highway 4, located 11.7 miles south of Markleeville, California.

Elevation: 2076 feet

Distance to downtown

16 mi drive to downtown Markleeville (about 30 min)

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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