Silver Fork Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Silver Fork Campground is a National Forest campground near Placerville, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,506 ft
38.6986, -120.2077 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Silver Fork Campground?
No. Silver Fork Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
Is there drinking water at Silver Fork Campground?
Yes, Silver Fork Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Silver Fork Campground?
Silver Fork Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Silver Fork Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Silver Fork Campground, in straight-line miles: Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 19 miles), Grover Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 24 miles), Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 24 miles), and Cave Rock (swimming hole, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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More campgrounds: camping near Placerville and campgrounds in El Dorado.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01