Silver Lake Campground
Silver Lake Campground is a national forest campground in Vermont. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Vermont
- Coordinates
- 43.89709, -73.05010
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 802-767-4261
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 18 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 64 designated routes (46 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Silver Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Falls of Lana picnic area | Free campsite | 0.9 mi | Free | — |
| Moosalamoo Campground | National forest campground | 1.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Moosalamoo Campground | Private campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Waterhouse's Campground & Marina | Private campground | 2.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.