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Silver Lake Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
17[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Sites with electric
0[3]

Silver Lake Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG, Wyoming[4]. Recreation.gov lists 17 overnight campsites, and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

All 17 campsites are standard nonelectric sites, and Recreation.gov shows no electric, water or sewer hookups[1][3]. Tents are accepted at 17 sites and an RV or trailer at 9 sites[5]. The Recreation.gov description mentions 3 RV pull-throughs for trailers under 32 feet[6]. It also says the campground sits at just under 10,500 feet and that the opening date shifts with snow depth, in late June or early July[6]. The same description lists a 14 day stay limit[6]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 1:00 PM on Recreation.gov[7][8]. Each campsite lists a maximum of 8 people at most sites[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 17
Site types[1] 17 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[10] 1
Hookups[3] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Equipment[5] RV or trailer at 9 sites, tent at 17 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 2:00 PM
Check-out[8] 1:00 PM
People per site[9] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Silver Lake Campground cost?
Recreation.gov lists $20 per night per site, and fees can change[13].
Can you reserve Silver Lake Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 1:00 PM[7][8].
Are dogs allowed at Silver Lake Campground?
Recreation.gov shows pets allowed at all 16 campsites with this detail listed[11].
Are campfires allowed at Silver Lake Campground?
Campfires are allowed at all 16 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].
Does Silver Lake Campground have hookups?
Recreation.gov shows 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 17 campsites[3].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 17 overnight campsites at Silver Lake Campground: 17 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Silver Lake Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Hookups at Silver Lake Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 17 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Silver Lake Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG, Wyoming. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Permitted equipment at Silver Lake Campground: 9 sites accept an RV or trailer and 17 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Silver Lake Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Silver Lake Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Silver Lake Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Maximum people per campsite at Silver Lake Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. 1 of the 17 campsites at Silver Lake Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Silver Lake Campground: yes at all 16 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Silver Lake Campground: yes at all 16 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Fee information on Recreation.gov: $20 per night per site. Self Services Fee area. Cash & Checks only Please make Checks out To: (USDA Forest Service) Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.