Silver Creek Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $20 per night. Silver Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Truckee, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Truckee, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $20 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water
✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 6,070 ft

39.2233, -120.2027 in Placer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Silver Creek Campground?

No. Silver Creek Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Silver Creek Campground?

Camping at Silver Creek Campground costs Single Site: $20 per night.

Is there drinking water at Silver Creek Campground?

Yes, Silver Creek Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Silver Creek Campground?

Silver Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Silver Creek Campground

Waterfalls and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Silver Creek Campground, in straight-line miles: Kings Beach (swimming hole, 9.6 miles), Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 13 miles), Sand Harbor (swimming hole, 15 miles), Galena Creek Falls (waterfall, 16 miles), and Cave Rock (swimming hole, 18 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.