US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Carbon County, Wyoming.
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 17 |
| Site types | 17 standard, no electric |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (307) 326-5258 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Silver Lake Campground before you go.
At just under 10,500 feet Silver Lake Campground is the highest elevation campground on the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. It opens in late June or early July depending on snow depth. The campground is beside the Snowy Range Scenic Byway on Silver Lake. This facility provides easy access to exploring the trails, lakes, streams, and glacial landscapes of the area. Facilities include 17 campsites with 3 RV pull-throughs (trailers under 32'), picnic tables, toilets, water, fire grates, and trash receptacles with a 14 day stay limit. There are two trailheads at the campground.
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 Lake Campground is in Carbon 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.