WHUFU: Silver Lake Campground

nearest town: June Lake CA

part of: Inyo National Forest

A Forest Service Campground in the US 395 region.

Number of visits: 3

GPS: 37.784,-119.126

Bathroom: yes • Water: yes

at the end of beautiful Silver Lake. Probably has great lake swimming/kayaking in the summer. Sites 16-27-ish have best lake access. Spectacular fall color spot.

All the June Loop campgrounds no longer allow checking yourself in at the kiosk. A stressed-out concession employee must come and personally check you in. A step backwards, IMO.

Spot keywords:

pay shower • lake • swimming • mountains • beauty • no privacy

Notes on each visit (posted cost • senior cost):

October 13, 2017 ($23.00 • $11.50) October 13, 2017 ($23.00 • $11.50)

Crazy busy today. I got maybe the last spot at 3:30 on Friday. In addition to the usual fall color and fishing crush, people who can really want to escape the smoke and awfulness of the Sonoma/Napa fire situation.

September 21, 2016 ($22.00 • $11.00) September 21, 2016 ($22.00 • $11.00)

quite a bustling place this time of year. It's before fall color time, so it's all fishermen, either in bro-packs or with their wives. Site 36 is near the bathroom in the open with a spectacular view of the mountains behind the lake.

October 25, 2011 ($20.00 • $10.00) October 25, 2011 ($20.00 • $10.00)

at the end of beautiful Silver Lake. Would have great lake swimming in the summer. Sites 16-27-ish have best lake access.