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About Silver Creek
Overview Silver Creek Campground is located near the town of Markleeville on scenic Highway 4. Visitors enjoy fishing various waterways in the area and exploring the nearby Pacific Crest Trail. Recreation Anglers enjoy fishing the nearby East Fork Carson River, as well as other creeks in the vicinity. The Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed just 3 miles west of the site. Facilities Anglers enjoy fishing the nearby East Fork Carson River, as well as other creeks in the vicinity. The Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed just 3 miles west of the site. Natural Features The campground is situated in a beautiful, shady fir and pine forest on the mountainside just above Noble Creek. The elevation is 7,100 feet.
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
Our Take
What makes Silver Creek special
Silver Creek Campground near Markleeville, California, is a small, quiet campground on scenic Highway 4 in the eastern Sierra. The camp sits in a transitional zone between the Sierra crest and the Great Basin, where pine forests give way to sagebrush and the air carries a dry mountain crispness. Anglers are drawn here by the nearby East Fork Carson River, a productive trout stream known for its wild rainbow and brown trout populations. The Pacific Crest Trail crosses just three miles west of the campground, making it a convenient resupply or rest point for thru-hikers and a day-hike launching pad for car campers. The town of Markleeville — population roughly 200 — offers a general store and the famous Grover Hot Springs State Park, where natural mineral hot springs provide a soak after a day on the trail. Ebbetts Pass, one of the most scenic and least-trafficked Sierra passes, is a short drive up Highway 4. Fall colors arrive early at this elevation, with aspen groves turning gold by mid-September. The campground is intimate, with sites tucked among the trees, and sees far less traffic than its Lake Tahoe-area counterparts.
Reservations & Contact
Plan your stay
online@westrekservices.com
Getting There
Located 11.7 miles south of Markleeville, California on State Highway 4, east of Ebbetts Pass.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before your trip to Silver Creek.
How do reservations work for Silver Creek?
Reservation availability for Silver Creek can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Silver Creek?
Campsite type details are limited right now. Check back as this listing is enriched.
Where is Silver Creek located?
Silver Creek is in California near MARKLEEVILLE. Coordinates: 38.5890, -119.7872.
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