Silverwood Lake Camping

San Bernardino County

Silverwood Lake, San Bernardino County, California
Silverwood Lake, San Bernardino County, California

Silverwood Lake Camping

San Bernardino County


Silverwood Lake Camping

Silverwood Lake is a State Recreation Area. A park fee of $10 is collected upon entrance to the area, $20 during summer weekends and holidays. The only family campground at Silverwood is Mesa Campground. There are also several group sites.

RVs and Trailers - According to the Park Brochure, RVs are limited to 30 feet and trailers to 24 feet. However, the California State Recreation Area website says 32 feet and 31 feet.

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Silverwood Lake Campgrounds

Mesa and New Mesa Campgrounds

Campground Facilities: 142 Campsites, including 7 walk-in sites, Flush Toilets, Piped Water, Showers, RV Sanitation Station
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Grills and Fire Rings, Some with RV Hook-ups
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Silverwood Lake SRA Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Note: Open year-round
Fees: $45 per night for a standard site,
$50 for a site with Hook-ups (sites #96 - 135 in New Mesa)
Nearby Facilities: Amphitheater, Trails, Silverwood Lake, Cleghorn Day Use Area

Group Campgrounds

Location: 3 group campsites are 1 mile west of the lake; the Miller Canyon Group Campsites are 1 mile southeast of the lake
Campground Facilities: Barbecues, Tables, Restrooms, Showers
Campsite Amenities: 3 sites in Miller Canyon accommodate 9 - 40 people, 3 sites near Mesa Campground (Valle, Barranca, and Rio) accommodate 9 - 100 people (brochure says 120).
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Silverwood Lake SRA Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Note: Valle is open year-round, all others from Apr. 1 to Sept 30
Fees: $200 for Miller Canyon Sites, $325 for Valle, Barranca, and Rio

Greater Area Campgrounds

Dogwood Campground

Location: 20 miles northeast of San Bernardino, 5 minutes from Lake Arrowhead, 17 miles from Silverwood Lake
Campground Facilities: 93 Campsites, Flush Toilets, Piped Water, Showers, Dump station, Interpretive Trails, 19 Sites with Electric Hook-Up
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Grills and Fire Rings
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or
Recreation.gov - Dogwood Campground
Note: Open beginning in May
Fees: $37 for a single site, $47 for electric hook-ups ($2 more on holiday weekends)
Nearby Facilities: Lake Arrowhead

North Shore Campground

Location: North side of Lake Arrowhead, 17 miles from Silverwood Lake
Campground Facilities: 27 Campsites, Flush Toilets, Piped Water,
Campsite Amenities: Tables, Fire Rings, Grills
Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or
Recreation.gov - North Shore Campground
Fees per Night: $26 for a single site ($2 more on holiday weekends)
Nearby Facilities: Northshore National Recreation Trail, Lake Arrowhead

Applewhite Campground

Location: on Lytle Creek, west of Devore, about 30 miles from Silverwood Lake
Campground Facilities: 44 Campsites, Flush Toilets, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Grills and Fire Rings
Reservations: None
Note: Open year-round
Fees: $10 for single site, $15 for double

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San Bernardino RV Park

1080 E, 9th St.. San Bernardino, CA
(909) 381-2276

Website: San Bernardino RV Park
Resort Facilities: Laundry, Showers, WiFi
RV and Tent Sites: 110 Sites, 30/50 Amp, Full Hook-ups

Terrace Village RV Park

21900 Barton Rd. #170
Grand Terrace, CA
(800) 427-2441 or (909) 783-4580

Website: Terrace RV Park
RV Park Facilities: Recreation Room, Swimming Pool, Spa, WiFi
RV Sites: 53 Sites, 20/30/50 amp, Full Hook-ups, Cable TV

Mission RV Park

26397 Redlands Blvd.
Redlands, CA
(909) 796-7570

Website: Mission RV Park
Facilities: Showers, Restrooms, Laundry, WiFi
RV Sites: 50/30 amp, Full Hook-ups, Cable TV




Silverwood Lake
Picnic Areas

Boat-In Picnic Areas

  • Live Oak Landing
    • Northeast shore at Quiet Cove
    • Restrooms
  • Sycamore Landing
    • Northeast shore
    • At Quarry Cove
    • Restrooms
  • Chamise
    • Northwest shore
    • At Chamise Cove
    • Restrooms

Other Picnic Areas

  • Serrano Beach
    • Southeast arm
    • Restrooms, BBQ Pit
  • Marina
    • South shore by marina
    • Restrooms, Swim Beach
  • Cleghorn Day Use Area
    • Southwest shore
    • Swim Beach
    • Restrooms, BBQ Pit

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