Silver Creek Group Campground

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Silver Creek Group Campground, USDA Forest Service

Overview Silver Creek, located in the Crystal Basin area, offers a fun atmosphere with beautiful scenery for group gatherings. The Ice House Reservoir is less than 2 miles away, providing fun options for motor boating, jet skiing and more. Eldorado National Forest includes the famed gold mining territory of the 1800s. Remnants of the days of the California Gold Rush are all around the region.Recreation Swimming and fishing are both excellent recreation options on the creek.… How to get there: Travel 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50. Turn north and travel 9 miles on Forest Road 3 (Ice House Road). Look for signs to Silver Creek Campground. Cost: Recreation Fee: Recreation fees are the fees a visitor pays for things like overnight camping, a day-use pavilion, group facilities, a tour or a permit. Recreation fees vary by location and/or activity. … Cell service: Not listed by the managing agency, so assume it may be limited. Check before you go. Contact: Managed by USDA Forest Service. Phone: 831-245-6891. Email: [email protected]. Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234133 Info and photos from Recreation.gov (photo credit: N/A). Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.