Facilities
Silver Lake Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. The campground also offers vault toilets, trash receptacles, and potable water.
Recreation.govWY
Silver Lake Campground (Wy)
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
Upcoming Availability
3 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Sun, Jul 26
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Mon, Jul 27
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Tue, Jul 28
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Wed, Jul 29
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Thu, Jul 30
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Fri, Jul 31
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Sat, Aug 1
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Sun, Aug 2
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Mon, Aug 3
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Tue, Aug 4
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Wed, Aug 5
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Thu, Aug 6
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Fri, Aug 7
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Sat, Aug 8
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Campground guide
What to know before booking
At just under 10,500 feet Silver Lake Campground is the highest elevation campground on the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. Silver Lake Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. The Snowy Range rises from sagebrush and lodgepole pine forests in lower elevations to spruce-fir forests and alpine areas in the high country.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
The Snowy Range rises from sagebrush and lodgepole pine forests in lower elevations to spruce-fir forests and alpine areas in the high country. The area offers views of rugged peaks over 12,000 feet, gorgeous snow-melt lakes and stunning displays of native wildflowers.
Recreation
The Snowy Range offers endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. Specifically, the Snowy Range contains a network of hiking trails suitable for day hiking and for extended, backcountry trips. Additionally, Streams and over 100 lakes in the area provide a variety of challenging recreational-fishing opportunities in the area. Popular attractions near this campground include Silver Lake, Lake Marie Falls, Mirror Lake, Medicine Bow Peak Trail, French Creek Canyon Trail and Miners Cabin Trail. Winter activities in the area include snowshoeing and skiing. Mountain Biking Areas for Mountain Biking at Snowy Range Area Bow River Campground Deep Creek Campground French Creek Campground French Creek Canyon Trail Keystone Cabins Lake Owen Trailhead Little Brooklyn Guard Station Little Laramie Trailhead North Fork Campground Pinkham Mountain Trailhead Rock Creek Trailhead Sheep Lake Trailhead Snow Survey Cabin Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tie Hack Lower Trailhead Tie Hack Upper Trailhead Tipple Trail Trailhead Mountain Climbing Areas for Mountain Climbing at Snowy Range Area Lewis Lake Picnic Site Libby Lake Picnic Site Day Hiking Areas for Day Hiking at Snowy Range Area Brooklyn Lake Campground Brush Creek Trails Chimney Park Trailhead Corner Mountain Trailhead Crater Lake Trailhead Deep Creek Campground Deep Lake Trail Dipper Lake Trail French Creek Campground French Creek Canyon Trail Green Rock Parking Lot Green Rock Picnic Site Keystone Cabins Lake Owen Trailhead Lakes Trailhead Lewis Lake Picnic Site Libby Lake Picnic Site Little Brooklyn Guard Station Little Laramie Trailhead Meadow Falls Trailhead Miner's Cabin Trailhead North Fork Campground Platte River Wilderness Quealy Lake Trailhead Rock Creek Trailhead Routt Access Trailhead Ryan Park Campground Savage Run Wilderness Sheep Lake Trailhead Silver Lake Campground Silver Lake Trailhead Six Mile Trailhead Snow Survey Cabin South Brush Creek Campground Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Sugarloaf Campground Tie Hack Lower Trailhead Tie Hack Upper Trailhead Tipple Trail Trailhead West Lake Marie Backpacking Areas for Backpacking at Snowy Range Area Crater Lake Trailhead Deep Lake Trail Dipper Lake Trail Lakes Trailhead Lewis Lake Picnic Site Libby Lake Picnic Site Platte River Wilderness Quealy Lake Trailhead Rock Creek Trailhead Savage Run Wilderness Sheep Lake Trailhead Six Mile Trailhead Viewing Wildlife Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Snowy Range Area Brooklyn Lake Campground Keystone Cabins Libby Flats Observation Site Little Brooklyn Guard Station Snow Survey Cabin Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tipple Trail Trailhead
Nearby Attractions
Popular attractions near this campground include Silver Lake, Lake Marie Falls, Mirror Lake, Medicine Bow Peak Trail, French Creek Canyon Trail and Miners Cabin Trail. Silver Lake can be acessed using the Silver Lake Trail that surrounds the lake. The lake is 17 acres in size with a maximum water depth of 25 feet. Brook trout reside in the lake. The Snowy Range Scenic Byway is a 29-mile stretch of paved road crosses through spectacular alpine habitats.
Important notices
Check-in time is after 2:00 p.m. on the first day of the reservation.
Check-out time is 1:00 p.m. on the last day of the reservation.
If the reservation holder doesn't show up on the first day of the reservation, the campsite is released at check-in time (2 pm) the next day.
There are no hookup services.
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Common questions
Is Silver Lake Campground (Wy) available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 3 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Aug 2. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Silver Lake Campground (Wy)?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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