About Silver Creek Group Campground
Silver Creek, located in the Crystal Basin area, offers a fun atmosphere with beautiful scenery for group gatherings. The Ice House Reservoir is less than 2 mi away, providing fun options for motor boating, jet skiing and more.
Eldorado National Forest includes the famed gold mining territory of the 1800s. Remnants of the days of the California Gold Rush are all around the region.
Seasonal information
2026
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2026 Season availability
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Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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1, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND
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Tent
- Gravel
- Pet Friendly
- Full shade
Site Details
Up to 40 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Pet Friendly
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Augustin C
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: AREA SILVER CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND
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This was my family 2nd time here camp site was clean and friendly staff.
Location & Directions for Silver Creek Group Campground
Pacific Ranger Station, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 United States
Elevation: 1,631 ft
Highway access
Silver Creek Group Campground is accessible via State Highway 50, located approximately 16 miles to the south. This highway provides connections to various routes leading to the campground.
Policies & Rules
General
- Travel Notice: Starting May 2024 and continuing through September 2024, Ice House Road will be undergoing repairs. There will be traffic delays so plan your camping trip accordingly.
- Drinking water is not available at this campground
- Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers.
- Entrance gates are locked; call (530) 293-0827 from 8am - 5pm to arrange entry
- There are no electric site hook-ups at this facility
- Tent camping only
- Limit 12 vehicles; a fee will be charged for additional vehicles
- Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Call (530) 644-6048 for local information and conditions.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Use only dead and down wood for campfires
- Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
- For more information on Eldorado National Forest, click here
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Last updated: October 20, 2026