Silver Lake Campground

Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests — lakeside

Location: Brandon, VT, VT

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (26 reviews)

Season: May through October

Silver Lake Campground is a small, primitive hike or bike-in only campground located on Silver Lake in Leicester, VT. There are 15 campsites, seven of which are available for advanced reservations along with eight first-come, first-served sites. It is a 0.6 mile hike in or a 1.5 mile bike ride in to access the campground.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Bear Boxes

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

Small primitive campground on Silver Lake with 15 sites in the 16,000-acre Moosalamoo National Recreation Area. Highly rated at 4.6/5 stars with campers praising its peaceful setting and well-maintained facilities including bear boxes, fire pits, and picnic tables.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — bear boxes provided at each site. Also Common Loon, Great Blue Herons, North American Porcupine, and Common Snapping Turtles documented nearby.

Insider tips for Silver Lake Campground: Book early — federal campground fills up; 7 of 15 sites require advance reservations. Water available on-site but must be treated (boil or chemical treatment required). Hike-in is 0.6 miles or bike-in is 1.5 miles — plan accordingly for gear transport. Each campsite includes bear box, fire ring, and picnic table.

Skip Silver Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at any sites.. You want vehicle access to camp — hike-in or bike-in only.. You expect on-site swimming — Silver Lake at this location is not a swimming lake.. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations only (May-October)..

Best time to visit Silver Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Moosalamoo Campground (Rochester, VT), Chittenden Brook Campground (Rochester, VT), Greendale Campground (Manchester Center, NY), North Hartland Lake Beach (Vt) (North Hartland, VT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Silver Lake Campground

Cell signal at Silver Lake Campground (Brandon, VT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

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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Brandon, VT, VT★ 4.6 (26 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Silver Lake Campground is a small, primitive hike or bike-in only campground located on Silver Lake in Leicester, VT. There are 15 campsites, seven of which are available for advanced reservations along with eight first-come, first-served sites. It is a 0.6 mile hike in or a 1.5 mile bike ride in to access the campground.

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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
HookupsNo hookups.
Bear boxesYes — at every site
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsBear Boxes
Recreation
Picnic Tables
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 any sites.✕ You want vehicle access to camp — hike-in or bike-in only.✕ You expect on-site swimming — Silver Lake at this location is not a swimming lake.✕ You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations only (May-October).

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground fills up; 7 of 15 sites require advance reservations.

Water available on-site but must be treated (boil or chemical treatment required).

Hike-in is 0.6 miles or bike-in is 1.5 miles

plan accordingly for gear transport.

Each campsite includes bear box, fire ring, and picnic table.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear present in area — bear boxes provided at each site. Also Common Loon, Great Blue Herons, North American Porcupine, and Common Snapping Turtles documented nearby.

Location

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Getting there →

From Middlebury, travel south on Route 7 to the Junction of Route 125.Travel east on Route 125 for 6.8 miles, and turn right onto Forest Road 32. Follow FR 32 for 6.8 miles, and turn right onto Silver Lake Road. Follow Silver Lake Road 2.2 miles to the parking lot at the end. From Rochester, travel south on Route 100 to the junction of Route 73. Travel west on Route 73 for 10.3 miles. Turn right on Hathaway Road, and follow it for 1.3 miles. Turn right onto Flora White Road, and follow it for 1.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Silver Lake Campground cost per night?+
Silver Lake Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Silver Lake Campground open?+
Silver Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Silver Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Silver Lake Campground?+
Silver Lake Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Silver Lake Campground?+
Silver Lake Campground 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 Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Silver Lake Campground is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Silver Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Silver Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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
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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
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$10 /night★ 4.6 (26)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Greendale Campground

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