Silver Creek Group Campground campground
Silver Creek Group Campground
Reservations are required to secure a spot at Silver Creek Group Campground, allowing campers to plan their stay in advance. This ensures that visitors can have a designated spot and avoid any disappointment upon arrival. It is recommended to make reservations well in advance, as the campground can fill up quickly during peak seasons.
The best time to visit Silver Creek Group Campground is during the spring and fall seasons when the weather is pleasant and mild. Summer can get hot, so it is essential to come prepared with plenty of water and adequate sun protection. The campground is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering exciting opportunities for hiking and exploring. However, campers should be cautious of wildlife encounters and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and the protection of the wildlife. Overall, Silver Creek Group Campground provides campers with a peaceful and enjoyable camping experience amidst the beautiful California landscape.
What's on-site at Silver Creek Group Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Silver Creek Group Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice House Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Ice House | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Northwind Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Northwind | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Strawberry Point Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Silver Creek Group Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot C Ab Stumpy Meadows Res Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Pilot C Bl Mutton Canyon Nr Georgetown Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| Upper Truckee R At Hwy 50 Above Meyers Ca | 188 cfs | → |
| Upper Truckee R At S Upper Truckee Rd Nr Meyers Ca | 4 cfs | → |
| General C Nr Meeks Bay Ca | 15 cfs | → |
| Up Truckee R A South Lake Tahoe Ca | 195 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Silver Creek Group Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Forni Ridge | 1.9 in | 0.1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Echo Peak | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Echo Peak | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Silver Lake (Goes) | 33.4 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Rubicon #2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Desolation
- Dl Bliss State Park
- Granite Chief Wilderness
- Emerald Bay State Park
- Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
- Washoe Meadows State Park
Boat launches
- Junction Boat Ramp Road El Dorado County
- Dry Lakes Trail El Dorado County
- Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines
- Ice House Road El Dorado County
- Poho Ridge El Dorado County
- Forebay Road El Dorado County
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence With Van Horn Creek To Cosumnes Mine Road
- Ellicots Bridge To Big Grizzly Canyon
- Cosumnes Mine Road To Confluence With Steely Fork Cosumnes River
- 1/4 Mile North Of State Highway 50 To Avalanche Lake
- State Highway 50 To 1/4 Mile North Of State Highway 50
- Headwatersa In Sec 18, T9n, R16e To Confluence With Van Horn Creek
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Silver Creek Group Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Silver Creek Group Campground
Can I make reservations at Silver Creek Group Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Silver Creek Group Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Silver Creek Group Campground.