Recreation area

Silver Valley Trailhead

California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Silver Valley Trailhead accesses the Highland Creek Trail (20E04), the Emigrant Trail (19E01), Duck Lake, and Rock Lake. Lat/Long: 38.480782, -119.985877 Elevation: 7300 feet

Getting there

From Highway 4 at Lake Alpine, take the Lake Alpine East Shore road and follow it to the end, just before the Silver Valley Campground entrance. Turn around and park along the right side of the road. The turnoff from Highway 4 is 34 miles east of the Calaveras Ranger Station in Hathaway Pines, California.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.