Silver Lake Campground Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests Vermont
Silver Lake Overview
Silver Lake Campground has 15 campsites for hike or bike-in campers and is located next to beautiful Silver Lake in Leicester, VT. There are 7 reservable campsites and the other 8 are first-come, first-serve. It is about a .6 mile hike or a 1.5 mile bike ride to reach the campground.
Campground amenities include vault toilets and spring (treat or boil) water. All gear is pack-in and pack-out (including trash). Each site also has a table, fire ring and food storage locker. Cell service is fair in the area.
Other campgrounds in the area include Chittenden Brook and Moosalamoo.
Area Recreation & Activities
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.
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Amenities
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service Fair
- Drinking Water
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
- Grills
- Hike/Bike Campsites
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
Activities
- Bird Watching
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Paddle boarding (SUP)
- Paddle Boating
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Walking Trails
- Wildlife Viewing
Salisbury, Vermont 05769
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Campsite Types
- Hike/Bike
- Primitive
# of Campsites:
15
Season:
Late May – Mid October
Elevation:
1,255
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