Silver Lake West Campground is located near Silver Lake in the Eldorado National Forest, close to Pioneer, California, and is a great destination for campers who want to enjoy the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Managed by the El Dorado Irrigation District, the campground is situated near the western shore of Silver Lake, offering easy access to the lake and numerous outdoor activities.
At an elevation of just under 3000 ft., Pioneer is one of Amador County’s most populated unincorporated communities, the population was 1,066 in 2020. With a fair amount of snow each year, Pioneer is the perfect place to escape the heat of the summer, or recreate among the towering pines. Plenty of upcountry services and eateries keep Pioneer’s nearly 5000 residents comfortable in their quiet mountain oasis.