Silver Creek

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — riverside, hiking

Location: MARKLEEVILLE, NV, NV

Price: From $27.36 per night

Price range: $27.36–$38.76 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (45 reviews)

Season: May through October

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. 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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/silver-creek to be notified when sites open up.

Silver Creek offers affordable camping at $27/night with excellent amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and a helpful camp host. Google reviewers praise the cleanliness, low bug count, proximity to the creek, and scenic valley views.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Mule Deer, American Pika, and Belding's Ground Squirrel present in the area. Bald Eagle and American Goshawk also documented nearby.

Insider tips for Silver Creek: Site #17 offers lots of shade; Site #5 has amazing valley views Water may not be functional at sites—bring your own or collect from the creek below Traffic noise is minimal, especially at night, despite proximity to Highway 4 Book early as this is a popular federal campground during peak season

Skip Silver Creek if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You cannot self-contain—suitable only for self-contained RVs.

Best time to visit Silver Creek: May-October — Official operating season as verified in campground data.

Nearby campgrounds: Markleeville (Markleeville, CA), Silver Lake East- Eldorado (Markleeville, CA), Indian Creek Campground (Ca) (Carson City, CA), Crystal Springs (Bridgeport, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Silver Creek

Cell signal at Silver Creek (MARKLEEVILLE, NV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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MARKLEEVILLE, NV, NV★ 4.3 (45 reviews)From $27.36/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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. 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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV51 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites✕ You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only✕ You cannot self-contain—suitable only for self-contained RVs

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Site #17 offers lots of shade; Site #5 has amazing valley views

Water may not be functional at sites

bring your own or collect from the creek below

Traffic noise is minimal, especially at night, despite proximity to Highway 4

Book early as this is a popular federal campground during peak season

Best: May-October

Official operating season as verified in campground data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Mule Deer, American Pika, and Belding's Ground Squirrel present in the area. Bald Eagle and American Goshawk also documented nearby.

Location

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(775) 331-6444· Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Getting there →

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

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Silver Creek cost per night?+
Silver Creek costs $27.36–$38.76 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Silver Creek open?+
Silver Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Silver Creek have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Silver Creek?+
Silver Creek can accommodate RVs up to 51 feet.
How do I make reservations at Silver Creek?+
Silver Creek is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Silver Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Silver Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Silver Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Silver Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$27.36 /night★ 4.3 (45)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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