Silver Lake EAST Campground- near Kit Carson, CA - June 30 to July 7

Fee: We want everyone to feel this is your camping group by contributing to the Meetup cost. We will provide a “tip” bucket at our campsite and Linda, and I ask each family to pay $5 per event.

Address at the Resort near the campground: 32161 Kit Carson Rd., Kit Carson, CA 95644

Limited to 20 campers.

We will try to reserve campsite # 34

Linda and I hope you can join us for another High Sierra get-away week at beautiful Silver Lake EAST campground. The campground with 41 sites is situated at the base of Thunder Mountain at an elevation of 7,300 feet, on the north-EAST end of beautiful Silver Lake. Silver Lake covers 200 acres in a large granite basin surrounded by a forest of mixed conifers. The lake's mirror-like waters are known to reflect the colors of the sky above, attracting both hikers and photographers to its scenic shores. The Silver Lake area blooms with bright wildflowers in the summer months, delighting visitors with their presence around the lakes and high in the mountain meadows.

Website: Information and campground map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/eldorado/recarea/?recid=78522

Facilities: Vault toilets, drinking water, campfire rings and picnic tables are provided. Single units are limited to a maximum of 2 vehicles and 6 people. A pay phone, restaurant, boat rentals and boat ramp are located at a nearby lodge.

Each family is responsible for their own reservations, equipment, and meals. We will gather for Happy Hour at 5 pm to share stories. Bring your own chair and beverage. I plan to hike and/or paddle every day. Lunch will often be on the trail or beach.

Reservations can be made 6 months FROM YOUR ARRIVAL DATE at: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232263
Or by phone: 877-444-6777. The campground fills up in the summer. Sites become available on December 30, I recommend you get ready to reserve your site. You should reserve early to ensure getting a site at Silver Lake EAST campground, $28/night and accepts Senior passes for 50% discount.

Silver Lake WEST, while just across the highway, is managed by the local irrigation district, (does not accept Senior Passes) does not take reservations and many of the sites are short and slope.

Recreation: Hiking is popular, allowing access to high alpine lakes and other destinations through spectacular hikes. Anglers will be happy to know that Silver Lake boasts stocked populations of Rainbow, German Brown, and Mackinaw trout. Kayak rentals available at Kit Carson Lodge, which also has a wonderful restaurant, café, and small store. I plan to hike or paddle every day.

Artists: Linda will be sketching, painting, nature journaling, and you are welcome to join her, do your own art work or just hang out with her.

Directions: Silver Lake East is located 52 miles east of Jackson, California via CA-88. From the town of Pioneer continue State Route 88 east 36.6 miles to campground on right (East side).

Nearby Campgrounds: Silver Lake WEST Campground, and Ferguson Campground.
Caples Lake Campground. Silver Lake WEST campground is on the west side of Highway 88, is operated by the Local Water District, so Senior Pass do not apply at that campground.