Hiking & snowshoe
Silver Lake East
California · Nearby: Hope Valley & Carson Pass (CA)
Silver Lake East is near Lake Tahoe, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
ELDORADO
30.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe19.8 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 Lake East. "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: 55 ft (26 of 27 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 30.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 19.8 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Vault Toilets
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 55 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 98 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
13 sites like thisRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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$36/night
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2 sites like this
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$36/night
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RV length limit not listedNo hookups
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$36/night
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2 sites like thisUp to 12 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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$36/night
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6 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups
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$36/night
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4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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$36/night
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Up to 12 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
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$36/night
Continue to Recreation.gov ↗Standard Nonelectric
5 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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$36/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Silver Lake East, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundGrover Hot Springs State Park3.3 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on reservecalifornia.com ↗
- Closest private full-hookupLake Tahoe KOA Journey14.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on KOA ↗
- Closest public / first-comeMarkleeville6.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestCrystal Springs6.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 48 sites.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 043 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 032 rv nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 041 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 048 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 047 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 046 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 029 walk to | – | – | $36 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 028 walk to | – | – | $36 |
| 045 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
✓ 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: 55 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Silver Lake East: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Silver Lake East?
- Longest RV site listed: 55 ft (26 of 27 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Silver Lake East have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Silver Lake East?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Silver Lake East?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Bob S ★ 5 · Oct 2025"Hobie" was by far the friendliest, most helpful and knowledgeable camp hosts we've ever met! He gave us great info on hikes and paddling, was flexible on our campsite choice, and kept the facilities cleaner than I've seen at any campground. He seemed to treat everyone with the same positive attitude, quite refreshing to see. We liked the location, paddling on the lake, hiking options nearby, beauty in the surrounding area.
Caleb L ★ 5 · Sep 2025Super clean, the camp host was awesome. Beautiful location. The water was off but we were warned and it was no big deal to bring some extra. Awesome experience all around.
Gus V ★ 2 · Sep 2025Our campsites designated no. Was changed. We were now in a different site. But because the camp was mostly empty the camp host said switching to our original location was OK. A big camp like this and no available potable water is a disgrace. Turn the system on.
Location
ELDORADO
30.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
19.8 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 1:00 PM
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Silver Lake East sits at about 7,200 feet on the north end of a 200-acre granite-basin lake, backed by Thunder Mountain and a mixed-conifer forest. The campground's 39 sites are arranged around meadows and a small central pond that attracts ducks the pond isn't visible from the campsites, but wildflowers and open views make the area feel airy and alpine in summer. Trails leave directly from the campground to lakeshores and swimming beaches; the Granite Lake Trail (which begins at the Minkalo trailhead on Silver Lake's east shore) climbs across Squaw Creek on a wooden bridge, splits toward Plas…
Amenities
Vault Toilets
Nearby activities
Swimming SiteHikingFishingCamping
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: 55 ft (26 of 27 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 0 pull-through, 31 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 14 paved, 18 gravel site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (32 reports), AT&T 1 (29 reports), T-Mobile 1 (9 reports)
- Water
- Listing Water at 1 site
- Shade
- Listing 16 of 29 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)
- Getting there
- Listing 30.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 19.8 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 22.6 mi
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Build around it
Things to do near Stateline
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 55 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 Tahoe2024 Jayco Jay Flight SLX - THE One & Only Tahoe - Glacier Jaybird
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Delivery up to 100 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $125/nightvia Outdoorsy
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Read comparison →Where Silver Lake East fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (14.1 mi) · Tahoe Valley Campground (17.1 mi) · Campground by the Lake (19 mi)
Other stays nearby
Grover Hot Springs State Park
Tent sites · RV sites
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Markleeville
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Crystal Springs
RV sites
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