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NRSO |
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Silver Creek Campground is located near the town of Markleeville on scenic Highway 4. Visitors enjoy fishing various waterways in the area and exploring the nearby Pacific Crest Trail. |
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Located 11.7 miles south of Markleeville, California on State Highway 4, east of Ebbetts Pass. |
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This campground straddles Highway 4, creating two separate loops containing several single-family sites with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. |
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Silver Creek |
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70460 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70460&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Caution: black bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers Highway 4 becomes steep, uphill, narrow and winding immediately past the campground A fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground This campground has first-come, first-served sites Opening and closing dates are subject to change due to existing weather conditions Click here for more info about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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The campground is situated in a beautiful, shady fir and pine forest on the mountainside just above Noble Creek. The elevation is 7,100 feet. |
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Anglers enjoy fishing the nearby East Fork Carson River, as well as other creeks in the vicinity. The Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed just 3 miles west of the site. |