Silver Lake Campground (WY)
Medicine Bow-Routt Nfs & Thunder Basin Ng
At just under 10,500 feet Silver Lake Campground is the highest elevation campground on the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. The campground is beside the Snowy Range Scenic Byway on Silver Lake. This facility provides easy access to exploring the trails, lakes, streams, and glacial landscapes of the area.
Silver Lake Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. The campground also offers vault toilets, trash receptacles, and potable water.
Need to Know
Check-in time is after 2:00 p.m. on the first day of the reservation.
Check-out time is 1:00 p.m. on the last day of the reservation.
If the reservation holder doesn't show up on the first day of the reservation, the campsite is released at check-in time (2 pm) the next day.
There are no hookup services.
Maximum length of stay is 14 days.
Fires are only allowed in USFS approved metal fire rings.
Campsites are limited to 8 people and 2 vehicles per site.
Only 1 RV/trailer per RV campsite.
No RVs or camper trailers can park in parking spaces for walk-in tent campsites. These campsites and associated parking are for tent camping only.
Dogs must be on leash.
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
You are responsible for reading the site descriptions and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment.
Natural Features
The Snowy Range rises from sagebrush and lodgepole pine forests in lower elevations to spruce-fir forests and alpine areas in the high country. The area offers views of rugged peaks over 12,000 feet, gorgeous snow-melt lakes and stunning displays of native wildflowers.
Nearby Attractions
Popular attractions near this campground include Silver Lake, Lake Marie Falls, Mirror Lake, Medicine Bow Peak Trail, French Creek Canyon Trail and Miners Cabin Trail. Silver Lake can be acessed using the Silver Lake Trail that surrounds the lake. The lake is 17 acres in size with a maximum water depth of 25 feet. Brook trout reside in the lake.
The Snowy Range Scenic Byway is a 29-mile stretch of paved road crosses through spectacular alpine habitats.
Recreation
The Snowy Range offers endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. Specifically, the Snowy Range contains a network of hiking trails suitable for day hiking and for extended, backcountry trips. Additionally, Streams and over 100 lakes in the area provide a variety of challenging recreational-fishing opportunities in the area. Popular attractions near this campground include Silver Lake, Lake Marie Falls, Mirror Lake, Medicine Bow Peak Trail, French Creek Canyon Trail and Miners Cabin Trail. Winter activities in the area include snowshoeing and skiing.
Contact Information
Mailing
2171 Highway 130 PO Box 249 Saratoga WY 82331
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (307) 326-5258
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Saratoga travel south on Highway 130 for 8 miles to the 130/230 intersection. Turn left and travel 24 miles up Highway 130 to Silver Lake Campground. From Centennial stay on Highway130 for 18 miles to reach Silver Lake Campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 001, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Silver Lake, Type Standard Nonelectric
