
Silver Creek Cg
California
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Conditions: Caution
for campground, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 18 h ago · oldest 18 h
caution: Agency alerts
21 active alerts in Tahoe National Forest; most severe: Floriston Fire Closure
USFSPosted Oct 6 · checked 18 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 76°F / low 53°F, 0% precip — 99/100 for campground
OpenWeather18 h ago
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Silver Creek Cg
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About this campground
The campground offers several single-family sites. Sites range from shaded by large trees to very open. Seven sites are designated for tent-camping only. These sites are a short walk-in and overlook the Truckee River. Other sites are close to Highway 89. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Each site has a bear box that must be used to store food and other scented items such as toiletries and pet food. Firewood is available at the campground at host site. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Most roads within the campground are paved. Larger RVs are not recommended. Highway 89 road noise can be heard. Most single family sites and group campgrounds can be reserved at www.recreation.govor (877) 444-6777. No camping or campfires allowed outside of developed campgrounds.
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Where it is
- Truckee Ranger District · Ranger district
- Tahoe National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Tahoe National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
information · posted Oct 5, 2026
fire-restriction · posted Sep 28, 2026
information · posted Sep 25, 2026
Hoke Valley- Forest Road 860-07 (17E11 Trail) Closed
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Highway 20 Area Camping Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts
fire-restriction · posted Aug 24, 2026
Sierraville Ranger District Trail Closure
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Silver Creek-TruckeeCamping0.1 mi
- Western States TrailMountain biking0.9 mi
- Valley ViewMountain biking0.9 mi
- Light Deprivation ButtressRock climbing1.3 mi
- South WallRock climbing1.4 mi
- Goose MeadowsCamping2.4 mi
- Martis CreekCanoeing5.1 mi
- Cold CreekCanoeing6.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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