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Silver Creek
FSU.S. Forest Service — MARKLEEVILLE · California · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters |
| Location | MARKLEEVILLE · California · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters · 38.58897, -119.78717 · Map |
| Sites | 22 public sites counted from the federal listing — 22 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 22 sites Water hookups at 0 of 22 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 22 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 22 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 51 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 19 sites · 30 ft: 15 sites · 35 ft: 7 sites · 40 ft: 5 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessibility | N |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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. 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. 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.
Directions, from the listing
Located 11.7 miles south of Markleeville, California on State Highway 4, east of Ebbetts Pass.
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Trip Card — Silver Creek
MARKLEEVILLE · California · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | MARKLEEVILLE · California · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 51 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 22 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232187 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.