No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Silver Lake Campground (WY) continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 704 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 704 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 17 monitored sites, 7 can be reserved online and 9 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).
No online availability right now
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Of the 704 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 704 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are on sites not offered for online reservation.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 16 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Silver Lake Campground (WY)
Overview
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'), picnic tables, toilets, water, fire grates, and trash receptacles with a 14 day stay limit. There are two trailheads at the campground. Popular attractions near this campground include Silver Lake, Lake Marie Falls, Mirror Lake, Medicine Bow Peak Trail, French Creek CanyonTrail and Miners Cabin Trail.
Recreation
The Snowy Range offers endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. Specifically, the Snowy Range contains a network of hiking trails suitable for day hiking and for extended, backcountry trips. Additionally, Streams and over 100 lakes in the area provide a variety of challenging recreational-fishing opportunities in the area. Popular attractions near this campground include Silver Lake, Lake Marie Falls, Mirror Lake, Medicine Bow Peak Trail, French Creek Canyon Trail and Miners Cabin Trail. Winter activities in the area include snowshoeing and skiing.
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Snowy Range Area
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Mountain Climbing
Areas for Mountain Climbing at Snowy Range Area
Lewis Lake Picnic Site Libby Lake Picnic Site
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Snowy Range Area
Brooklyn Lake Campground Brush Creek Trails Chimney Park Trailhead Corner Mountain Trailhead Crater Lake Trailhead Deep Creek Campground Deep Lake Trail Dipper Lake Trail French Creek Campground French Creek Canyon Trail Green Rock Parking Lot Green Rock Picnic Site Keystone Cabins Lake Owen Trailhead Lakes Trailhead Lewis Lake Picnic Site Libby Lake Picnic Site Little Brooklyn Guard Station Little Laramie Trailhead Meadow Falls Trailhead Miner's Cabin Trailhead North Fork Campground Platte River Wilderness Quealy Lake Trailhead Rock Creek Trailhead Routt Access Trailhead Ryan Park Campground Savage Run Wilderness Sheep Lake Trailhead Silver Lake Campground Silver Lake Trailhead Six Mile Trailhead Snow Survey Cabin South Brush Creek Campground Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Sugarloaf Campground Tie Hack Lower Trailhead Tie Hack Upper Trailhead Tipple Trail Trailhead West Lake Marie
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Snowy Range Area
Crater Lake Trailhead Deep Lake Trail Dipper Lake Trail Lakes Trailhead Lewis Lake Picnic Site Libby Lake Picnic Site Platte River Wilderness Quealy Lake Trailhead Rock Creek Trailhead Savage Run Wilderness Sheep Lake Trailhead Six Mile Trailhead
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Snowy Range Area
Brooklyn Lake Campground Keystone Cabins Libby Flats Observation Site Little Brooklyn Guard Station Snow Survey Cabin Spruce Mountain Fire Lookout Tipple Trail Trailhead
Facilities
Silver Lake Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. The campground also offers vault toilets, trash receptacles, and potable water.
Natural Features
The Snowy Range rises from sagebrush and lodgepole pine forests in lower elevations to spruce-fir forests and alpine areas in the high country. The area offers views of rugged peaks over 12,000 feet, gorgeous snow-melt lakes and stunning displays of native wildflowers.
Nearby Attractions
Popular attractions near this campground include Silver Lake, Lake Marie Falls, Mirror Lake, Medicine Bow Peak Trail, French Creek Canyon Trail and Miners Cabin Trail. Silver Lake can be acessed using the Silver Lake Trail that surrounds the lake. The lake is 17 acres in size with a maximum water depth of 25 feet. Brook trout reside in the lake.
The Snowy Range Scenic Byway is a 29-mile stretch of paved road crosses through spectacular alpine habitats.
Getting there
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.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Silver Lake Campground (WY)?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 704 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Silver Lake Campground (WY). That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Which sites at Silver Lake Campground (WY) fit a 35-foot RV?
5 of the 16 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 55 ft. 13 of those 16 sites have a recorded maximum length and 3 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Does Silver Lake Campground (WY) have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 704 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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