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Recreation Region: Snowy Range Area

Silver Lake Campground

 

At just under 10,500 feet Silver Lake Campground is the highest elevation campground on the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District. It opens in late June or early July depending on snow depth.  The campground is beside the Snowy Range Scenic Byway on Silver Lake. This facility provides easy access to exploring the trails, lakes, streams, and glacial landscapes of the area. Facilities include 17 campsites with 3 RV pull-throughs (trailers under 32').  Sites offer picnic tables, fire grates.  Water and trash receptacles are available during the summer season. The campground offers two trailheads to explore!  Popular attractions near this campground include Silver Lake, Lake Marie Falls, Mirror Lake, Medicine Bow Peak Trail, French Creek CanyonTrail and Miners Cabin Trail.  

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General Information

July - September

Open July through September, weather permitting.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $20 per night

$20 per site.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 41.31129

Longitude: -106.36002

Directions

From Saratoga travel south on Highway 130 for 8 miles to the 130/230 intersection. Turn left and travel 24 miles up Highway 130 to Silver Lake Campground. From Centennial stay on Highway130 for 18 miles to reach Silver Lake Campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault Toilet (2)

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated June 23, 2026