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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest › Carson Ranger District › California
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Campsite #4 at Silver Creek Campground, CA
$24
Campsite #4
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 39 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | no signal |
6/12
Campsite #4 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 39ft driveway, Fire ring, Food Storage Locker, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site
Campsite Reviews (7)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 14% |
| 4 star | | 57% |
| 3 star | | 29% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@WilliamR509139 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #4
Camp Host ( "Gunny" ) was friendly and helpful. The character of some sites at Silver Creek has changed considerably in the wake of hazard tree removals a few years ago; Site 4 has almost no afternoon shade now so if you're booking that site, take some sort of free-standing shade structure. Raymond Meadow Creek and Silver Creek offer the opportunity to take a refreshing dip on a hot summer day; both are fueled by snowmelt and some years these creeks can be hazardous. Highway 4 bisects the campground so one should expect traffic noise, especially on summer weekends when motorcyclists take their rigs past the campground on their way to / from Ebbetts Pass. The drive to the Ebbetts Pass summit is pretty and requires the driver's complete attention due to blind curves and narrow roadway and is not recommended for larger RV's or trailers in tow. Between Silver Creek and Markleeville is a pretty drive (via Highway 89) over Monitor Pass, another route that is popular with motorcycle enthusiasts. From Topaz Lake, you can head south (Highway 395) to the junction of Highway 108, then head west on 108 to view and explore the spectacular scenery offered by Sonora Pass. Like Ebbetts Pass, the Sonora Pass route isn't suggested for larger RVs - towed travel trailer combos. The Eastern Sierra Nevada is a wonderful sight-seeing destination.
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@WilliamR509139 · Camped on Jun 21, 2024 at Campsite #4
Silver Creek is well administered by WESTrek. They are not responsible for the USDA's unwillingness to restore water service to the Campground but it appears they aren't pushing the issue. Humboldt-Toiyabe staff don't see it as a big deal. Hazard trees removed throughout the campground mean less shade than in years past. Fire rings and bear boxes are of recent vintage. Access roads are in fair shape as are the parking pads. A camper improvised walking path between Sites 3 and 4 provides easy access to Hiway 4, a hundred yards or so from Raymond Meadow Falls, a pretty spot for photos or a refreshing dip on a hot day. Using those Falls involves risk and children cannot be left unattended, especially when the Spring run-off is in full force. Bring plenty of bug spray, sunblock, and water. Pop-Up Shades are also very handy. Vault toilets are cleaned daily. Dumpsters are a bit undersized for the amount of traffic the campground receives; be prepared to haul your trash home if the dumpsters are full. Markleeville and Grover Hot Springs State Park are within a half hour drive. You can venture west on Hiway 4 to the Ebbetts Pass summit which includes scenic Kinney Reservoir and access to the Pacifc Crest Trail. Have been going to Silver Creek since 1994 (tent camping) and will continue to visit as long as I able.
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@WilliamR509139 · Camped on Aug 30, 2022 at Campsite #4
I've been camping at Silver Creek since 1994, long enough to recall the era when running water was available. Best thing about it: NO CELL SERVICE, so it really forces one to unplug from the noise that accompanies 21st century life. I live in the Reno area so getting to this facility is a breeze. Wildfires in the area leading to the campground have decimated the scenery along significant sections between Woodfords and Ebbetts Pass, but the views from the campground and along Highway 4 as it passes Kinney Reservoir remain pristine. As it is a DRY campground, bring more water than you think you'll need. Westrek, the vendor responsible for staffing the campground has had good success with its campground hosts as the last three have been great at keeping up with site cleanliness and maintaining the vault toilets also.
If you are bringing a RV over 20' long over Ebbetts Pass ( Highway 4) from West to East, be aware the road is one lane in spots and features some blind hairpin turns.
If you are bringing a RV over 20' long over Ebbetts Pass ( Highway 4) from West to East, be aware the road is one lane in spots and features some blind hairpin turns.
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@WilliamR509139 · Camped on Jun 25, 2021 at Campsite #4
Rest room was clean and restocked daily. Trash dumpster had not been emptied when we arrived on a Thursday. By Saturday morning, it was too full to utilize. When we left on Sunday, we had to take our garbage with us. Humbolt-Toiyabe Forest District and/or Westrek Services need to restore the water supply at this campground by making the infrastructure repair required. If it raises the nightly rate, so be it. It's laughable a heavily used campground of this quality does not have running water. Current campground host ( "Gunny' ) is pleasant to deal with.
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@WilliamR412 · Camped on Jul 20, 2020 at Campsite #4
Lack of water at the campground apparently prevents the campground hosts from cleaning the bathrooms. The men's vault toilet floor on the campground loop for Sites 1 - 10 was filthy.
Silver Creek hasn't had running water for 4 or 5 years now (either Westrek or USFS Humbolt-Toiyabe District are to blame) yet previous campground hosts found a way to clean and disinfect the vault toilet on a daily basis.
Silver Creek hasn't had running water for 4 or 5 years now (either Westrek or USFS Humbolt-Toiyabe District are to blame) yet previous campground hosts found a way to clean and disinfect the vault toilet on a daily basis.
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@JohnD1553494 · Camped on Jul 2, 2020 at Campsite #4
I love the location of this campground. Hwy 4 is relatively quiet and 7000 ft elevation is a sweet spot in summer - not too chilly at night and not too hot during the day. Site#4 is spacious with plenty of level ground and good shade. Markleeville general store is only 10 miles away with lots of river access points between. Camp hosts Mike and Sierra made the rounds unobtrusively. There's a combo lock on the dumpster which is unusual. The lack of fresh water is the only real draw back, but perhaps that keeps the numbers down. I just had to think ahead and carry water in. Overall it seems reasonably well kept and made a wonderful retreat away from the fireworks over 4th of July weekend.
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@WilliamR509139 · Camped on Jun 25, 2020 at Campsite #4
Have been camping at Silver Creek since the mid 1990's. Great spot at 7,000 feet. Nearby Raymond Meadow Creek provides a spot to take a refreshing dip on a hot day. Fire rings are relatively new as are the bear boxes. Traffic on Highway 4 calms down after dark so there's not a lot of man-made noise. The water system hasn't worked for four or five years now, so bring plenty for drinking, washing, cooking. No cell service ( AT&T) is a plus. Ice and other essentials available at the Markleeville General Store. There's a walking path between Sites 3 and 4 which leads to the highway.
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