Silver Lake Campground June Lake (CA)
Silver Lake Campground June Lake (CA)
Part of Inyo National Forest
Overview
Silver Lake Campground is nestled between Silver Lake and the dramatic scenery of the Ansel Adams Wilderness in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. This is a great base camp for fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding and photography. The facility has creekside camping with a boat ramp and pack station nearby.Facilities
This is a moderate-sized facility that is fairly spread out. Some sites border the creek, and several border the lake. The facility provides drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings and bear-proof lockers for food storage.A small store, cafe, hiking trailhead and pack station are all within easy walking distance.
Natural Features
Some campsites are in open areas while others are shaded by aspen and willow trees. Rush Creek and Silver Lake border the facility, and June Lake is a short drive away. Silver Lake lies at an elevation of 7,200 feet at the base of 11,000 and 12,000' mountain peaks.Many species of wildlife call the mountains home, such as black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and numerous fish and birds.
Recreation
Rush Creek and 97-acre Silver Lake offer peaceful places for anglers to cast a line for rainbow trout. Boating is allowed on the lake, which has a 10 mph speed limit.The area's majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hiking and horseback riding. A nearby trail provides access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Within the facility, campers can go for a relaxing 1-mile walk or horseback ride along Rush Creek.
The scenic drive along the June Lake Loop results in expansive views of rugged mountain peaks and several lakes.
Nearby Attractions
The small town of June Lake has various amenities. Hikers can access the Ansel Adams Wilderness via area trails, and Mono Lake and Yosemite National Park are great day trips.Ansel Adams Wilderness
Yosemite National Park
Important Notices
- This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals; campground host has bear literature
Only 2 pets per site allowed.
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. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Mammoth Lakes Visitor Center, (760) 924-5500, or the Mono Lakes Visitor Center, (760) 647-3044.
Please Note: One RV with tow per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. In accordance with standard industry practices, Inyo Recreation will assess an additional $10.00 extra vehicle fee per day for the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered one vehicle, and the third and fourth motorcycle are also considered one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
Reserved Sites will be held until checkout time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of the second day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Please call the office at 760-934-5795 if you need to inform the campground of an arrival time greater than 24 hours after your arrival date, or if you will not use your reservation whatsoever.
Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
- 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.
Click here for more information about Inyo National Forest
PASS DISCOUNTS: You must provide your pass and photo identification upon check in. If you received a pass discount for which you were not eligible, you must pay the difference in price upon arrival.
Notifications and Alerts
EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $10.00 per vehicle, per night and will be collected by the camp host.
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HORSEBACK RIDING - Horseback Riding
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boat Launch
- BIKING - Biking
Directions
This campground is about 350 miles north of Los Angeles and 150 miles south of Reno, Nevada. Take U.S. Highway 395 to its junction with Highway 158. Take 158 for 7 miles to Silver Lake Campground.
Contact Information
Phone: 760-934-5795
MAMMOTH LAKES, CA 93546Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 046, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 065, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 058, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 057, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 063, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA SILVER LAKE CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
