Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area Campground California
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area Overview
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area Campground (Mesa Campground) has 136 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs (up to 31 feet) on a hill above the lake. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grate. Some of the sites have electric hookups.
There are also 3 group campsites and some hike/bike campsites. The group campsites are 1/4 mile west of the park office on Cleghorn road. Each site can accommodate up to 100 people and 30 vehicles. The group sites have tables, BBQ, large fire ring and shade ramada, but no electric hookups.
Campsites 1 thru 95 are available by reservation. The campground has Wi-Fi service (150 feet from the entrance kiosk), restrooms with flush toilets, showers (coin operated), drinking water, a dump station and campfire center.
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area – Area Recreation
The area offers a variety of outdoor recreation activities including camping, hiking, swimming, boating, waterskiing/watersports, fishing, biking/mountain biking, ATV/OHving, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. There is a marina with a launch ramp, boat and equipment rentals, and a camp store.
Dogwood campground is another nice option located in the mountains close to Lake Arrowhead.
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Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Ramp
- Boat Rental
- Boat Trailer Lot
- Camp Store
- Campfire Center
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Electrical Hookup
- Equestrian trail
- Equipment Rentals
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Grills
- Group Camping
- Ice
- Marina
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Rentals
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- RV Hookups
- Showers
- WiFi
- Wifi (free)
- Wifi access
Activities
- Backpacking
- Beach
- Beach Access
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Kite Surfing
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- OHVing
- OTV Trails/Riding
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Sailboarding
- Sailing
- Skin Diving
- Snorkeling
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Wake Boarding
- Walking Trails
- Water Skiing
- Water Sports
- Wilderness Area
- Wildlife Viewing
- Wind Surfing
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Campsite Types
- Group
- Primitive
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
3,400
# of Campsites:
136
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area Photos
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area Comments & Reviews
Visted Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area Campground lately? We'd love to hear about your adventure. Did you find us useful? Did we forget something? Anything our community should know before heading out to Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area?
When were these pictures taken? I heard that site 1-13 is not as shady because of the 203 fire. Thank you.
Is camping with a tent allowed on the camp grounds OR are there designated campgrounds for the use of a tent.
Thanks
Hi Gilbert,
Tent camping is allowed at Silverwood Lake State Recreation area campground.
Does anyone know how soon group campsites are available at Silverwood. I’m trying to book something for next summer but it’s only allowing me to book out to March.
Hi Joshua,
For Silverwood Lake Campground reservations are available on the first day of the month, six months prior to arrival. For example, if you wanted to stay sometime in July, then the reservation window opens on January 1 at 8:00AM PST.
Boat Rentals and Kayak rentals how much? How close are full hook up sites to the lake? Curious.
Hi Douglas,
CampsitePhotos doesn’t have that info. I recommend you call the Marina at Silverwood Lake: 760-389-2299
Hi there,
I prepaid for my reservation online, and wanted to find out how check-in works? Is there a cut-off time? We’re coming up from San Diego after work, and expect to get in around 7-8pm on Friday.
Thanks!
Hi Cass,
CampsitePhotos.com is not associated with the campgrounds listed on our site. We provide the campsite photos and some campground information. Generally check-in is 2PM and you have until 6AM the day after you’re suppose to arrive to be in the site so you should be fine. However, I’d call the campground directly to confirm: 760 389-2281
Are there showers? To take a shower after swimming in the lake.
Hi Damaris,
Yes, there are showers (coin operated) at Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area.
Hello when you say coin operated for the showers. Can you tell me how much it is for the showers
Hi Yolana,
Unfortunately the crew here at CampsitePhotos.com doesn’t know how much the showers cost at Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area. In other campgrounds the showers generally cost $1 (4 quarters or tokens) for 2-3 minutes.
Can we put a tent and trailer (EWS) on the same site, if it is large enough?
Hi Debi,
That depends on the campsite. Did you look at the photo of the campsite you have at Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area?
Do the silver lake group site have elextricity?
Hi Jennifer,
The three group campsites at Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area have tables, BBQ, large fire ring and shade ramada, but no electric hookups. The can accommodate up to 100 people and 30 vehicles.
Is there areas to ride ATV’s
Hi Anthony,
There are a few fire-roads/forest service roads that are within a mile of Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area and you can ride ATVs on these roads.
Hi Camp Ranger
Do you ever see any bears or bobcats? Is there any restrictions for food at night because of wild animals?
Thank you
Hi Barbara,
There are bears and bobcats in the general area of Silverwood Lake State Recreation area, but they are rarely seen. It’s always a good idea to store food properly though as there are other critters about that will take advantage of a midnight snack if left laying around.
Is campsite 88 shady? It’s hard to tell in the photo
Hi K,
Campsite 88 will get some shade (in the tent/table area) late in the day.
Site 112 has a lot of trees in the photo. Do you know if there is room for a tent and for kids to play? The kids like the trees but I can’t tell if there is enough room for 3 adults and 4 children to hang out.
Hi Nicole,
Silverwood Lake campsite 112 will have some room over by the table/fire ring area for a tent; and there will be a little room for the kids to play around (on both sides of the parking pad). Have a great time!
Do sites have electricity for tent camping.
Hi DeeDee,
Sorry, there are no electrical hookups at Silverwood Lake SRA tent campsites.
Is there a telephone number I can call for reservations at silverwood lake thankyou
Hi Blanca,
Yes you can call ReserveCalifornia at 800-444-7275 to reserve a campsite.
Hi Camp Ranger,
My family and I would like to stay. There would be about 5 trucks, 4 trailers, 6 RZRs. What would be a good campsite where all of us could be together? Also can we ride the Rzrs out of the campsite or would we need to trailer them to a different location?
Thanks
Hi Huntley,
Sounds like you have a fun camping trip planned! Any of the 6 group campsites at Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area would fit your group. There are 3 in Miller Canyon area, and 3 others of Cleghorn Canyon. You can check availability and make a reservation at ReserveCalifornia.com. Have a great time!
Oh, and if the group sites are sold out, try our Campsite Assist tool. It will send you a campsite availability notification (text or email) if the site becomes available on the dates you want to camp.