Silver Lake (Family Cg)
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Nearest dump station
- Almanor RV Dump Station · 18.1 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.9594, -121.1329
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Silver Lake Campground provides camping adjacent to Silver Lake, with access to the Bucks Lake Wilderness. The campground provides 9 quiet units for tent camping. Although the campground was burned in the 2021 Dixie Fire, the view of the lake with towering granite peaks in the distance is still magical. Activities include hiking, non-motorized boating, picnicking, and swimming. The campground has trailhead parking for both Gold Lake and Granite Gap trails, which provide access to the Pacific Crest Trail. Sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and bear resistant food lockers.
From the USFS.
Is Silver Lake (Family Cg) free?
No. Silver Lake (Family Cg) charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Silver Lake (Family Cg)?
From Quincy, head west on Bucks Lake Road to Meadow Valley. Turn right on Silver Lake Road. The campground is located 6 miles up at the end of Silver Lake Road.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
