Silver Creek Campground (FR 17N12U) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Silver Creek Campground (FR 17N12U) in CA
Road corridorEldorado NF, Pacific Ranger District
12 mi from Pollock Pines
Maps 5,315 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 4/1–12/31Stay limit: 10 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
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Road Access
Rough
- All 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Crystal Basin Information Station.
- Estimated climb: 0 ft over 0.4 miles, with sustained grades near 14%.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Peavine Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
- Crystal Range stands 4,615 ft above the map pin, 11 miles east.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 44–66°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.