US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Placer County, California. Run by Tahoe National Forest.
| Operator | Tahoe National Forest |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (Tahoe National Forest) |
| Campsites | 35 |
| Site types | 15 walk to, 15 standard, no electric, 5 tent only no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 30 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (530) 587-3558 |
| Website | www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tahoe/recarea/?recid=55546 |
| Address | 6300 River Road, Truckee, CA, 96161 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Silver Creek Campground before you go.
Silver Creek Campground is located on the Truckee River, off of Highway 89, between Truckee and Tahoe City. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its proximity to Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation Fly-fishing for rainbow trout in the Truckee River is a popular activity. Campers also enjoy swimming and tubing. The surrounding area offers abundamt hiking and biking trails, including the Western States Trail, Five Lakes Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Silver Creek Campground is in Placer County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.