Hiking & snowshoe
Silver Creek
California · Nearby: Hope Valley & Carson Pass (CA)
Silver Creek is in Markleeville, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
Markleeville, CA
37.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe26.9 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Villagestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Silver Creek. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 51 ft (22 of 22 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Not listed — check with campground
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 37.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 26.9 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving) Listing
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 51 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 43 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Site & accommodation options
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
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$27/night
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
6 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 48 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 31 ftNo hookups
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$27/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Silver Creek, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundMarkleeville7.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupLake Tahoe KOA Journey22.0 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on KOA ↗
- Closest public / first-comeSilver Lake East8.0 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestGrover Hot Springs State Park8.1 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on reservecalifornia.com ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $39 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 51 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Silver Creek: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Silver Creek?
- Longest RV site listed: 51 ft (22 of 22 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Silver Creek have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Silver Creek?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
David L ★ 5 · Aug 2025Enjoyed a relaxing and peaceful week at Silver Creek Campground. Our site ( #10) was clean and the campground was as well. The host “Gunny” was welcoming and helpful and we enjoyed visiting with him during our stay. Our trailer is self contained and we had a full tank of water but it would be nice if the campground had water available. We will be back again next year.
Susan S ★ 5 · Aug 2025My boys and I had the most magical experience! The campground is nestled next to Silver Creek, which leads to two beautiful waterfalls and offers plenty of great hiking spots. The host, Gunny, was absolutely wonderful—so hospitable and welcoming. He checked in with everyone daily, which was especially helpful since there’s limited service and sometimes you just need an extra hand, like getting water for the campfire. My boys loved when he came around—it added to the fun of our stay. This was such a special way to spend time together before the school year began. We’d definitely recommend this spot and look forward to going back!
Thomas B ★ 5 · Jul 2025This quiet campground is close to many amazing trails. The on site attendant is very helpful and keeps the place clean.
Location
37.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
26.9 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 1:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
About
Silver Creek Campground sits at about 7,100 feet on a mountainside forested with fir and pine, just above Noble Creek and about 11.7 miles south of Markleeville on Highway 4, east of Ebbetts Pass. The highway actually bisects the site, creating two small loops of single-family campsites; in total there are 22 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents. Each campsite includes a picnic table, a food storage locker, and a campfire ring with grill, and vault toilets and trash collection are provided on site. Note that there is no potable water the campground is designated dry camping only and the h…
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At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 51 ft (22 of 22 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 3 pull-through, 19 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 22 paved site driveways
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 0 (20 reports)
- Shade
- Listing 6 of 21 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 37.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 26.9 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving)
- Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
- Not listed — check with campground
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Build around it
Things to do near Stateline
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 51 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Delivers to Lake TahoeBrand New Adventure Trailer!
Gardnerville, NV
Delivery up to 25 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $110/nightvia RVRentals.com
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Read comparison →Where Silver Creek fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (22 mi) · Tahoe Valley Campground (24.7 mi) · Campground by the Lake (26.3 mi)
Other stays nearby
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Grover Hot Springs State Park
Tent sites · RV sites
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