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Silver Lake Campground
Elevation 7200 feet. 63 campsites near Silver Lake. Boat launch and horse packing facilities nearby. Trailhead access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness. This is bear country. Please store food properly and don't feed the bears. Campsites will accommodate a 40 foot vehicle. Drinking water is available. Flush toilets are available. Each campsite is equipped with a bear locker.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Tentative Closing Date: October 27, 2024 |
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| Reservations: | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at Silver Lake Campground June Lake (CA), Inyo National Forest - Recreation.gov OPERATED BY: RRM-CLM Services, DBA Inyo Recreation, 11811 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028. |
| Fees: | $30.00 per night. |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48"x 30"x 36"). |
| Water: | Potable |
| Restroom: | Flush |
| Operated By: | Inyo Recreation |
General Information
Directions:From US 395 north of Mammoth Lakes, go west on CA 158.
Activities
Campground Camping
Alerts & Warnings
- Phone lines and internet down intermittently at Visitor Centers
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective July 1
- Restroom site improvements resume August 26 through mid-October (see list here)
- Rock Creek Lake Boat Launch under construction
- Mechanical fuel reduction treatment in Sherwin Creek area August through October
- Intake 2 Dam in Bishop Creek under maintenance by SCE until October 31