Silver Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 75.0 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 75.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.7832, -119.1261
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Elevation 7200 feet. 63 campsites near Silver Lake. Boat launch and horse packing facilities nearby. Trailhead access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness. This is bear country. Please store food properly and don ' t feed the bears. Campsites will accommodate a 40 foot vehicle. Drinking water is available. Flush toilets are available. Each campsite is equipped with a bear locker.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Silver Lake Campground free?
No. Silver Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Silver Lake Campground?
From US 395 north of Mammoth Lakes, go west on CA 158.
What are the rules at Silver Lake Campground?
Dogs must always be on leash and under owner control. Maximum stay 14 days. Active bear area. All food must be secured overnight and when not attended; bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36"). Always keep a clean camp and do not feed wildlife.
Nearby
- Silver Lake Campground June Lake (CA)0.0 mi
- Aerie Crag Rav Camp1.5 mi
- GULL LAKE CAMPGROUND2.4 mi
- REVERSED CREEK CAMPGROUND2.5 mi
- JUNE LAKE2.8 mi
- June Lake Campground2.8 mi
- OH RIDGE3.0 mi
- Oh! Ridge Campground3.2 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site75.0 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water75.5 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
