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Recreation Region: Almanor Ranger District

Silver Bowl Campground

Located near the shores of Silver Lake, Silver Bowl is a developed campground with 18 designated sites.  There is a maximum of 8 people per site.  Silver Lake offers a boat launch ramp, and a nature trail encircling the lake and two picnic areas provide a variety of recreational pursuits. Caribou Wilderness trailheads are located nearby.

Current Conditions
Unsafe to occupy due to hazardous trees. Water is not available at this time pending pump repairs. When site opens, price will be reduced to $6 per night while water is unavailable.

General Information

This campground is generally open June - September

  • Fee must be paid upon arrival and prior to each night of camping, Fee regulations are strictly enforced
  • Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am
  • Campfires allowed only in provided fire rings
  • 1 vehicle and 8 persons allowed in each campsite
  • Pets must remain on a leash or confined at all times
  • Site must be occupied each night after fee is paid or equipment is set up/left in a campsite
  • Off-highway vehicle use prohibited in the campground
  • Fireworks and tiki torches prohibited

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $12 per night

*DRINKING WATER NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE, Price reduced to $6/night

Dogs must remain on leash at all times

Lobby area of Almanor Ranger District. Man sitting behind desk. Wood floors and ceiling. Books, maps, and other items for sale on shelves. Images and taxidermy of different wildlife on display.

Address: 900 E. Hwy 36 Chester, CA 96020
Phone: (530) 258-2141
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.499861

Longitude: -121.164247

Elevation

6000'

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

The hand pump is currently out of service. Water is available from at hand pump at Rocky Knoll Campground. 

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 16th, 2025