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Silver Lake East- Eldorado Campground

Campground · National forest in Alpine County, California.

48Campsites
4.1 miTo Upper Blue Lake
55 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Eldorado National Forest)
Campsites48
Site types42 standard, no electric, 3 tent only no electric, 2 walk to, 1 rv no electric
Longest RV/trailer site55 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(209) 258-2287
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Silver Lake East- Eldorado Campground

Silver Lake East is located 50 miles east of Jackson, California, just a short distance from the shores of Silver lake, where activities like boating, fishing, swimming and hiking, provide campers with the perfect outdoors retreat. Numerous trails leaving the campground connect with the lake and swimming beaches. Silver Lake West is adjacent to Silver Lake East on the other side of Highway 88, and offers additional trails and access to the Silver Fork of the American River.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Location & directions

Silver Lake East- Eldorado Campground is in Alpine County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.