River access and mountain hiking combine at this forested US Forest Service campground along the Silver Fork American River. Operating Memorial Day through Labor Day, the facility provides drinking water, restrooms, and firewood for sale across sites accessible by both drive-in and walk-in options. Each campsite includes a fire pit and barbecue setup.
The campground maintains clean facilities and swept sites, with hosts who emphasize safety protocols around local wildlife. Campers can explore places to camp around Kit Carson for additional forest service options in the area. Note that pets are not permitted, and cellular service remains unavailable even from elevated terrain. The winding mountain access road requires approximately an hour from the nearest town.
Description
Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.Silver Fork CampgroundFees and PassesNon-motorized Trails
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSilver Fork Campground is located in California
Coordinates
38.69861 N
120.20767 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 36 min from Sacramento, CA
- 1 hr 38 min from Carson City, NV
- 2 hrs 5 min from Reno, NV
- 2 hrs 14 min from Stockton, CA








