Markleeville, CA

Silver Creek

ForestRiverside / CreeksideHikingFishingVault toiletsFire pitPicnic tableBear box / lockerCamp host on-siteFirewood for sale

Availability

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About this spot

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

This campground straddles Highway 4, creating two separate loops containing several single-family sites with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets, No Water Available, Dry Camping only and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

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.

Typical weather

Noble Creek

Estimated
Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Noble Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.35°JJanuary: average water temperature 35°F36°FFebruary: average water temperature 36°F39°MMarch: average water temperature 39°F43°AApril: average water temperature 43°F48°MMay: average water temperature 48°F54°JJune: average water temperature 54°F60°JJuly: average water temperature 60°F59°AAugust: average water temperature 59°F53°SSeptember: average water temperature 53°F46°OOctober: average water temperature 46°F39°NNovember: average water temperature 39°F36°DDecember: average water temperature 36°F

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