Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-246520
When Silver Lake Campground reopens
Silver Lake Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026 · of 15 monitored sites
Of the 375 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 123 open for online reservation · 65 reserved · 187 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 15 monitored sites, 8 can be reserved online and 7 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
67.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 123 of 375 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026Not open online67.2%
Open site-nights123 / 375
Reserved (of online inventory)65 / 188
Weekday openings91
Weekend openings32
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 91 fall on weekdays and 32 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 66 of 195 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 15 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.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 14 | 22 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 9 | 16 |
| 8 | 15 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
123 open site-nights across 8 sites at Silver Lake Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 19 2-night, 16 3-night, 4 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 14.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 25 ft. 15 sites take 25 ft.
All 8 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 25 ft | None | 22 | 22 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more |
| 2 | 25 ft | None | 17 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +5 more |
| 3 | 25 ft | None | 16 | 10 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 +4 more |
| 9 | 25 ft | None | 16 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +4 more |
| 8 | 25 ft | None | 15 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +3 more |
| 6 | 25 ft | None | 14 | 11 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5 +2 more |
| 7 | 25 ft | None | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 +1 more |
| 15 | 25 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7, Oct 12 |
About Silver Lake Campground
Overview
Silver Lake Campground is a small, primitive hike or bike-in only campground located on Silver Lake in Leicester, VT. There are 15 campsites, seven of which are available for advanced reservations along with eight first-come, first-served sites. It is a 0.6 mile hike in or a 1.5 mile bike ride in to access the campground.
Please note: This Silver Lake Campground is located in Vermont.
Recreation
The Moosalamoo National Recreation Area consists of 16,000 acres abounding with recreation opportunities. With over 70 miles of well-maintained trails, mountain vistas, waterfalls, lakes and streams, it offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, swimming, fishing, hunting and more. From Silver Lake Campground, several hiking and mountain biking trails begin, including the Leicester Hollow / Chandler Ridge loop (open to hiking and biking) and the Rattlesnake Cliff / Aunt Jenny hiking loop (closed March 15 - August 1 for Peregrine Falcon nesting). Fishing and swimming are both popular activities accessible from the campground.
Facilities
There are two vault toilets and a spring (treat or boil water) within the campground. To access each campsite you must hike or bike-in, including all your gear . Each campsite has a fire ring, picnic table and a bear-proof food storage locker.
There is no garbage service available; please carry out what you carry in.
Natural Features
Silver Lake is a gorgeous 100-acre lake surrounded by National Forest on all sides. It has attracted people for many generations and, along with its natural beauty, holds a strong sense of history. Long before the famous Silver Lake Hotel and religious retreat located on the site of today's picnic area, ancestors of today's Abenaki people were here enjoying the peace and beauty.
Nearby Attractions
The nearest available shopping and dining is in Brandon, located nine miles from the campground. Also nearby is Middlebury (17 miles from the campground), which offers many additional options.
15 monitored sites7 FCFS sitesRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups15 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Middlebury, travel south on Route 7 to the Junction of Route 125.Travel east on Route 125 for 6.8 miles, and turn right onto Forest Road 32. Follow FR 32 for 6.8 miles, and turn right onto Silver Lake Road. Follow Silver Lake Road 2.2 miles to the parking lot at the end. From Rochester, travel south on Route 100 to the junction of Route 73. Travel west on Route 73 for 10.3 miles. Turn right on Hathaway Road, and follow it for 1.3 miles. Turn right onto Flora White Road, and follow it for 1.4 miles to a stop sign. Go straight through onto Silver Lake Road. Follow Silver Lake Road 2.2 miles to the parking lot at the end.
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-246520 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Silver Lake Campground?
Reservations for Silver Lake Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 123 of 375 tracked site-nights are currently open (32.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. 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.
How often do new openings appear at Silver Lake Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Silver Lake Campground in the last 7 days, 5 over 30 days and 5 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Silver Lake Campground?
16 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 14. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Silver Lake Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 25 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Silver Lake Campground?
September 2026, with 66 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 195.
When is the next open date at Silver Lake Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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