Silver Fork Area
Silver Fork Road provides access to several campgrounds, hiking options, equestrian trails and camping, and OHV routes in the heart of the Placerville Ranger District. This road runs along the Silver Fork of the American River which offers fishing and swimming opportunities for visitors.
General Information
- For information about OHV routes check the Roads and Trail Status page.
- Find the Placerville MVUM at Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) Locator
- Non-motorized Trails Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG)
Recreation Sites
Caples Creek Trail
The Caples Creek Trail is a moderate 4-mile round trip hike through red fir forest and wet meadows with views of cascading Caples Creek and the Silver Fork of the American River. There are nice…
China Flat Campground
Site Open
Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.China Flat CampgroundFees and…
Harvey West Cabin
Site Open
Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.Harvey West CabinFees and…
Silver Fork Campground
Site Closed
Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.Silver Fork CampgroundFees and…