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VerifiedJuly 27, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: SILV
Beautiful campground and Gunny was an excellent campground host. Our only disappointment was in the lack of water available at the pumps. That said we will be returning n the future.
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62 reviews
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.
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July 27, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: SILV
Beautiful campground and Gunny was an excellent campground host. Our only disappointment was in the lack of water available at the pumps. That said we will be returning n the future.
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July 15, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: SILV
This is a beautiful campground. Some of the campsites are quite small and others are very specious. I think that some are singles / some doubles. It straddles Highway 4, but there's little to no traffic at night. We stayed one night only (on a Thursday) and there were many spaces still available for a last minute camper. The campground has no water. We knew this in advance, so we brought our own and it worked out great. The campground host is fantastic - really goes out of his way to be helpful.
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July 15, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: SILV
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.
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July 6, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SILV
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.
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June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV
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.
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November 9, 2020 Stayed at: 018, Loop: SILV
great location for hiking/fishing silver creek
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September 6, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: SILV
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
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August 29, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: SILV
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.
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August 8, 2020 Stayed at: 018, Loop: SILV
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!
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August 7, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SILV
great great campground! Very beautiful, quiet, alpine environs
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P.O. Box 104, Markleeville, CA 96120 United States
Elevation: 2,076 ft
Located 11.7 mi south of Markleeville, California on State Highway 4, east of Ebbetts Pass.
Silver Creek Campground is accessed via State Highway 4, located 11.7 miles south of Markleeville, California.
The closest entrance is: Hetch Hetchy Entrance
Approximate drive: 58.7 mi · over 1 hr (101 min)
Last updated: November 2, 2026