Silver Valley Campground, Carson City, NV

Silver Valley Campground is located in the Calaveras Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest (1 hr 34 min south of Carson City, NV) with an elevation of 7,389 feet. There are a total of 16 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of July to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 26 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $30.00 per night. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (35)

4.3 out of 5

5 star		66%
4 star		17%
3 star		3%
2 star		9%
1 star		6%

@SteffanyT37F56 · Camped on Aug 2, 2024 at Campsite #20

This campground in general is nice because of its proximity to the lake. It is walking distance to the day use area and you dont have to pay for entering if you are camping. But site 20 is awful. Everything is overgrown, the ground is uneven, and there is no place to put a tent. I dont even think its suitable for a camper because the area by the picnic table and fire pit is overgrown. Luckily we got two sites for our family and had some cancellations so we were able to squeeze a camper van and 3 tents into site 19. We basically only used site 20 for the parking.

@AustenN8412170 · Camped on Jul 21, 2024 at Campsite #6

Always enjoy coming here. Camp hosts are on top of things. Only one bear but it was harmless. Inspiration point hike has some very good views and is a great hike. The lake isn't overly crowded. Will be continuing to come back.

@SherryC6679331 · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #13

The parking pads need to be smoothed and leveled.

@LucasB3EE82400 · Camped on Jul 5, 2024 at Campsite #20

Site 20 should be avoided. No shade, completely overgrown by weeds, and no obvious pads for a tent. Other sites were much better.

@KevinO6807738 · Camped on Aug 26, 2023 at Campsite #6

Need to have running water available. Forest service keeps putting off. Had to haul water to my camp site. Otherwise, fabulous experience!

@EvaD8304502 · Camped on Aug 21, 2023 at Campsite #11

The campground had unfortunately undergone a big tree cutting the week before we arrived, so several of the sites have very little shade and some deep divots from the construction trucks. We originally reserved site #8, but when we decided to change to something better. We also happened to booked during the Southern Cal tropical storm so it rained both days (in August) so we only stayed one night.

@MarionL9169126 · Camped on Sep 22, 2022 at Campsite #13

This is my favor Lake Alpine campground. It’s fairly small and quiet. Interior sites seem a bit bigger than exterior sites - choose carefully if you have a trailer (site 13 is great). Angel is an excellent host. Only negative is the vault toilets which are stinky but clean. We brought a toilet tent & potty which saved the day (highly recommended!). Showers at Lake Alpine Resort were slightly rundown but ok and somewhat pricy at $3.25 for 5 minutes.

@VeronicaF50582 · Camped on Sep 9, 2022 at Campsite #17

Beautiful campground, so peaceful and clean. The host Angel was amazing, very helpful and friendly. My car battery ending up dying and he went above and beyond to help me get it started twice. He definitely takes pride in his campground and wants to ensure you enjoy your time there. This is my second time there and have had a positive experience both times.

@brandtw1807403 · Camped on Sep 2, 2022 at Campsite #7

Our camp host Angel was awesome. He was super helpful with everything we needed. Campsites and toilets were the cleanest I've seen in a long time. We had a great stay and can't wait to go back.

@KarolL8608961 · Camped on Aug 26, 2022 at Campsite #13

Campsite maintained and had a great hike to Duck Lake and caught trout from the shore of Lake Alpine.

@VarunB8852391 · Camped on Aug 7, 2022 at Campsite #14

It’s a frequently visited campsite and thus expect company. Good on services and excellent access to the lake; a really comfortable hike to duck lake beyond the range to the south-east

@DonaldG3252262 · Camped on Aug 2, 2022 at Campsite #20

This a very nice campground but not right on the lake. Some sights are very tight for more than one vehicle such as a trailer and not very flat. Some sights are close together. Good for nearby fishing and water plat.

@GeorgS3110152 · Camped on Jul 29, 2022 at Campsite #16

Nothing to complain about, no possibility of shower.

@LynnB5108950 · Camped on Jul 29, 2022 at Campsite #2

Had a fantastic time at Lake Alpine, Silver Valley Campground. The campground was clean and the camp host, Angel, was the best camp host we have ever had there. We have been camping there for over 25 yrs. Angel was so helpful to giving advise to the area and even helped someone start their car with jumper cables. Definitely will continue to go back here for our annual camping trip.

@AustenN8412170 · Camped on Jul 24, 2022 at Campsite #19

Never have issues at this campground. Different spot than we've had before, more in the middle rather than on the forrest edge, but had no issues. Some noisey campers but not over the top. We will be coming back to the campground as often as we can.

@MichaelH990269 · Camped on Jul 9, 2022 at Campsite #3

Toilet was kept clean.

@DebraA693 · Camped on Aug 21, 2021 at Campsite #6

My host at the Silver Valley campground was a young man named Angel. He was very helpful in helping me to find a suitable camp spot for me and my daughter. He made sure we were safe at the end of a day on the trail and addressed my concerns with other campers campfires and noise. He was great. Also the man at the store was very helpful in helping us find an appropriate hiking trail and map for our excursions. Thanks to both of you. Sincerely, Debi and Katie

@RomanD223 · Camped on Aug 13, 2021 at Campsite #20

Clean bathrooms, nice camp

@seanf806 · Camped on Aug 13, 2021 at Campsite #7

Great stay. Clean bathrooms and a short walk to the lake. The campground host Angel was great. He greeted us when we arrived, checked on us later to ensure everything was good. He was good spirited and fun to talk with, Angel also kept the campsite safe. Some of camping neighbors walked away leaving fire flaming and food on the table (the night before they was a bear). Angel quickly doused the fire and put the food away. He keeps the campers accountable to the rules so we can have future camping trips without forest fires. Thanks Angel.

@PaulaB597 · Camped on Aug 12, 2021 at Campsite #11

We love this campground and stay here every year. This year our campground host was Angel - he was helpful and personable and the restrooms were spotless. He greeted us at the check in and made regular rounds to make sure all was well. There was a bear in the camp but nothing happened (didn't get anyone's food or trash the dumpster) and one reason why was Angel came to each campsite to warn us to be careful and put all the food in the bear box, The next night - bear in the camp again! He came around and warned us again to be careful and he scared it away from the camp! Yay Angel! I felt like he wanted to make sure everyone had a positive experience, he was happy and enjoyed his job! He is an asset to the campground for sure! Will be back next year!

@JavierP718 · Camped on Aug 9, 2021 at Campsite #11

Angel lived up to his namesake! We loved our experience at Alpine Lake, but the host made it even more enjoyable with his affable manor and quick response when we required our friends car to be jump-started upon leaving. What could have spoiled our venture turned out to be a wonderful act of kindness. Thank you Angel. We will return.

@AnnC546 · Camped on Jul 18, 2021 at Campsite #6

Lovely campground with a kind, attentive camp host! Loved our time at Silver Valley Campground.

@WhiteD105 · Camped on Jul 12, 2021 at Campsite #21

Loved our campsite! Host Liz was just awesome and very knowledgeable! Our only complaint was the location of the dumpster .

@JesseO794 · Camped on Jul 6, 2021 at Campsite #10

Beautiful lake, easy hiking, clean campgrounds.

@MichaelM715 · Camped on Jun 30, 2021 at Campsite #20

Camp hosts were fun and engaging. Sites were clean and functional. Restrooms were clean.

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