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Silver Fork Campground
8 mi west of Kirkwood, CA · No signal at camp
About Silver Fork Campground
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 Campground](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018789.pdf) - [Fees and Passes](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018842.pdf) - [Non-motorized Trails](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev7_018779.pdf)
- Fees: $28/single $56/double
- Season: June – September
- Managed by: Eldorado National Forest, FS
- Where: 8 mi west of Kirkwood, CA · 38.69861, -120.20767
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Mule | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 1.8 mi |
| East Martin Creek | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Caples Creek | Horse | 0.6 mi | 4.3 mi |
| Silver Fork | Horse | 1.5 mi | 2.9 mi |
| Forgotten Flat | Horse | 1.6 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Old Silver Lk Trail | Horse | 2.3 mi | 1.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 12.5 mi
Water fill-up: 17.9 mi
Propane: 18.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Dispersed spot · 12 mi W of Kirkwood 4.5 mi
- Martin Meadow 4.7 mi
- China Flat Campground 5.1 mi
- Silver Lake Campground East 5.2 mi
- Harvey West Cabin 5.4 mi
- Dispersed spot · 13 mi E of Grizzly Flats 5.8 mi