Silver Creek Campground

We have stayed at Silver Creek Campground about 3 times now over the past 3 years. It is close to Squaw Valley, where we usually have a timeshare at. The campground is close to 89, some people complain about the noise of the cars, but it isn’t too bad.
They allow dogs, and it is walking distance to the river. Short drive into Tahoe City or to Squaw Valley.
Perfect getaway, never crowded and is usually low key and quiet. One of my favorite spots in Tahoe to camp, easy access to Squaw Valley for hiking and the village.

First time staying at this campground and I would stay again. It’s real close to highway 89 so it’s noisy but if you stay at the walk in sites then you minimize the noise. The sites along the Truckee river are nice and spacious and the access to the river is convenient. Be warned though the sites are a short walk to and its rocky terrain is difficult but manageable for most. The only problem here was that the water was contaminated from the Coliform bacteria. The signs said the water didn’t need to be boiled but it had an extremely foul smell and I immediately knew the water wasn’t clean even before reading the signs. So take your own water. Pit toilets are never desirable but it’s better than the alternative. But otherwise it was quiet at night and the stars are amazing from that elevation. Great access point to the river and even Tahoe. So take water and bicycles and you will enjoy this campground.

Hello Campers, here is my review from my past 2 night stay at Silver Creek. Overall I was happy here. It is close to the road Rt. 89 which can be very busy/​noisy, but is also close to Truckee and Tahoe City which is nice. I suggest the sites that are close to the Truckee River. They are scenic as well as farther away from traffic noise. Some of these sites are «walk in», from your parking spot which may be a hassle for some carrying a lot of gear. My main complaint was that I found about 6 – 8 pieces of broken glass around the camp site over the course of my 2 day stay. WHO does this? Humans are the cancer of this earth, braking glass (beer bottles I’m sure are the main source) where people camp? Really? Overall the campground was clean and I did enjoy my stay. Campgrounds on the lake are completely booked but the ones along Rt. 89 do have vacancies for last minute trips/​planners.

This is my first time ever camping, so I don’t really have references. But the space seems nice it’s quiet yet close enough to civilization and activities on and around Lake Tahoe.
It is very basic, no power and only one water faucet. But that’s basically all it needs and it’s great to escape some times.
(I’m fully aware that it’s not a real escape with LTE signal, writing this review. But at least I was sitting by the campfire LOL)