Description
Beginning April 1, 2009, all vessels entering Silverwood Lake will be inspected by Park Staff for Quagga Mussel infestation. All vessels entering Silverwood will be required to pass this Quagga Mussel inspection before launching. Vessels that do not pass the Quagga Mussel inspection will not be allowed to enter the park. ALL VESSELS MUST BE CLEAN, DRAINED, AND DRY. Vessels that fail inspection will be quarantined from launching for seven days. Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15 Silverwood Lake was formed by the 249-foot Cedar Springs Dam. At 3,350 feet, it is the highest reservoir in the State Water Project.
The lake features hiking trails, swimming beaches and designated areas for boating, waterskiing and fishing. There is a marina with a launch ramp, boat and equipment rentals, and a store. The park has picnic areas, including three that can be reached only by boat, no fires or stoves are allowed in boat-in areas. The lake has trout, large-mouth bass, crappie and catfish.
The lake attracts waterfowl, raptors and songbirds. Canada Geese and an occasional bald eagle can be seen in the area.
Park Kiosk Hours:
- Summer Hours: 6am-9pm
- Winter Hours: 7am-7pm
Services & Amenities:
| Within Facility |
- ADA Access
- Auto Touring/Scenic Rtes
- Barbecue
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boating
- Comfort Station
- Dump Station
- Fire Rings
- Fishing
- Flush Toilets
- Hiking Trails
- Marina
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- Nature Trails
- Parking
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Tables
- Ranger Station
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Store - Convenience
- Swimming
- Telephone
- Visitors Center
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Alerts and Important Information
Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.
The Silverwood Lake SRA New Mesa Campground will be closed for construction of a Visitor Center until June 30, 2009. Thank you for your support and patience while this project is underway.
- Visit the Silverwood Lake Website at www.parks.ca.gov or call the park at 760-389-2303 for updated information regarding fire alerts, boating and road conditions.
- Showers are coin-operated using quarters.
- There is a maximum of 8 people per family site at any time day or night, infants and children are counted as a person.
- Camping fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer. Extra vehicles will be charged an additional fee per night when they arrive at the park. Boating reservation fees do not cover entry fees for vehicles or vessels, these fees will be collected upon arrival.
- You may now reserve 7 months in advance for the use of the lake.
- The lake is within hiking distance from campsites. There are no
lakeshore campsites.
- All campers and boaters must wait in line to register and obtain a park pass.
- If you need SPECIAL ASSISTANCE please contact the park prior to your arrival. There are no hook-ups to run medical devices. Your site will be mixed with tent campers so generator hours need to be observed. We can assist you with prior notice.
- Family Campgrounds:
- The Silverwood Lake SRA New Mesa Campground (Sites 96 -136) will be closed for construction of a Visitor Center through December 31, 2009.
Thank you for your support and patience while the project is underway.
- Reservations year round.
- Boat Use:
- Reservations are year round and these reservations are for your
vessels.
- For boat or boat slip rental info, call the marina at (760) 389-2299.
- If you have a family camp site reservation, you do not need a Boat Use reservation, unless you arrive on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday.
Boat reservations are very strongly recommended due to possible sellout conditions.
- Group Sites:
Reservations for the group camps are as follows:
- Valle Group (year round)
- Miller Canyon Groups I, II, III (04/01-10/31)
- Barranca Group (04/01 - 10/31)
- Rio Group (04/01 - 10/31)
- Barranca Group, Rio Group, and Miller Canyon Group I, II, III are closed during winter 11/01 - 03/31.
- Rio Group, when open, may be reserved by campers with or without horses.
- To book a Group site, you must have at least NINE occupants.
2010 Season:
Closed WED and THUR for the ENTIRE PARK from Nov 1, 2009 thru Mar 31, 2010.
Mesa family site and Valle Group site, reservations available All Year.
Barranca, Miller, and Rio Group sites, reservations available from Apr 1 thru Oct 31, 2010.
Getting There:
Silverwood Lake SRA
14651 CEDAR CIRCLE
Hesperia CA 92345
The park is located via Highway 138, 11 miles east of I-15; or 20 miles north of San Bernardino via Highways 18 & 138.
Phone Park for More Information:
Information:
(760)389-2281
