What are the hours and season for Silver Lake East- Eldorado?

Silver Lake East- Eldorado is open May through October. Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

How do I book a campsite at Silver Lake East- Eldorado?

Silver Lake East- Eldorado is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "Silver Lake East- Eldorado"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/silver-lake-east-eldorado to be notified the moment a site opens up.

Silver Lake East- Eldorado

Eldorado National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Markleeville, CA4.1 (100)

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Silver Lake East is located 50 miles east of Jackson, California, just a short distance from the shores of Silver lake, where activities like boating, fishing, swimming and hiking, provide campers with the perfect outdoors retreat. Numerous trails leaving the campground connect with the lake and swimming beaches. Silver Lake West is adjacent to Silver Lake East on the other side of Highway 88, and offers additional trails and access to the Silver Fork of the American River.

Things to do nearby

Eldorado National ForestSilver Lake

Best For

AnglersHikersFamilies

Site Types

TentRV

Amenities

Fire Rings

Picnic Tables

Vault Toilets

Drinking Water

Fishing

Boat Launch

Check-in

2:00 PM

Check-out

12:00 PM

Season

May through October

Max/site

6 people

Known Issues

Federal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Cancellation Policy

Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Silver Lake East- Eldorado cost per night?+

Silver Lake East- Eldorado costs $33–$72 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What season is Silver Lake East- Eldorado open?+

Silver Lake East- Eldorado is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Does Silver Lake East- Eldorado have hookups?+

No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What is the maximum RV length at Silver Lake East- Eldorado?+

Silver Lake East- Eldorado can accommodate RVs up to 55 feet long.

How do I make reservations at Silver Lake East- Eldorado?+

Silver Lake East- Eldorado is a federal campground — reservations open 6 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Sites sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

How far is Silver Lake East- Eldorado from the nearest town?+

Silver Lake East- Eldorado is located in Markleeville, CA. Check the map above for distance to nearby services.

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