Silver Creek

Silver Creek

Part of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters

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.

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.

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.

Important Notices

  • Caution: black bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
  • Highway 4 becomes steep, uphill, narrow and winding immediately past the campground
  • A fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground
  • This campground has first-come, first-served sites
  • Opening and closing dates are subject to change due to existing weather conditions
  • Click here for more info about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • This is a DRY campground. "NO WATER"

Available Activities

  • HIKING - Hiking
  • CAMPING - Camping

Directions

Located 11.7 miles south of Markleeville, California on State Highway 4, east of Ebbetts Pass.

Contact Information

P.O. BOX 104
MARKLEEVILLE, CA 96120

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