Description

Nestled alongside Big Silver Creek, Big Silver Group Campground is a perfect place to escape into the wild. A lack of electricity might keep some away, but for those looking for a true camping experience, Big Silver is tops. Tents, trailers, and RVs are welcome. Picnic tables, vault toilets, and grills are throughout the site. Bring your bike to explore the bike trail nearby; this is one of those places where you'll rack up exercise without even realizing it. Big Silver is a BYOW (Bring Your Own Water) but if you start to get antsy, rest assured: within 10 miles, you can find a convenience store with a restaurant, gas, and phone.
Campsite area
Tent or RV site
1 site
Up to 50 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Potable water available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking

The area surrounding Lake Tahoe offers plenty of biking opportunities. There aren’t too many trails around Eldorado specifica...Read more

Boating

If you’re looking to wake up and get out on the water, you’re in luck. Many of the campgrounds are located along lakes and re...Read more

Fishing

Aside from the 11 reservoirs and lakes, there are hundreds of lakes in the wilderness areas that will answer all of your fishin...Read more

Hiking

With over 350 miles of hiking trails, you can walk along the foothills or trek through the Sierras and you’ll see stunning view...Read more

Horseback riding

Hay horse friends, hit the trail! There are some pretty cool trails , like the Horse Canyon trail, the Emigrant Lake trail, an...Read more

Paddling

Wilderness areas only allow non-motorized boating, which means kayakers, canoers, and paddlers of all kinds, should head over t...Read more

Wind sports

Union Valley Reservoir seems to be the only place that allows kiteboarding and windsurfing, but you should ask a ranger, if thi...Read more

Off-roading (OHV)

Popular OHV routes are Elkins Flat , a whopping 69 mile trail perfect for motorcycles, and Gold Note , a 30 mile route great ...Read more

Climbing

Do you love rock climbing? Then head to Lover’s Leap, a granite formation, perfect for climbing and bouldering. At almost 600 f...Read more

Snow sports

Your recreation opportunities continue into the winter, with skiing, snowboarding, sledding, tubing, xc skiing and snowshoeing ...Read more

Swimming

Water lovers should stay at these campgrounds if they’re looking to get some good swimming in. Reservoirs, lakes, and the sor...Read more

Whitewater paddling

One of the most popular whitewater trips is the south fork of the American River, which runs through Eldorado National Forest. ...Read more

Wildlife watching

There are almost 350 different species living in here… Holy cow! Common Sierra dwellers like mule deer, mountain lions, bears, ...Read more

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Big Silver Group Campground.

Beach
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or...
Swimming hole
Waterfall
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Megan M.
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August 19th, 2018

Great group site. Several sites all together & a handful nestled in with lots of privacy. Great access to the water & convenient facilities. No running water for cooking/drinking.

Park
Eldorado National Forest
State
California
Country
United States
Phone Number
831-245-6891
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
38.88° N, 120.361° W
Unknown price
Tent / RV / Trailer - Group: 1 Site
(Up to 50 people per site)