We love spending time at Silver Lake. Their staff members are courteous and very accommodating.read more

Love this place! Plasse's has it all, live music on the weekends, a general store, restaurant and…read morebar, horseshoe pits, volleyball. Lots of great campsites for trailers and tents. Easy access to Silver Lake, hiking and 4x4 trails. Great place for a family vacation or day trip.

Aww this place says it's closed but they reopen this year. They've been closed for 4 years…read more Apparently they've been cleaning it up. We tent camp this past weekend July 22-23. The cool thing is we were able to get a last minute reservation as we booked it two days prior. But it's very expensive for a tent site. $140. Yikes. We never pay that much but when you're looking for something on a weekend quickly this worked. This was probably one of the more expensive KOA campgrounds. And the tent sites are right near the river. So you really couldn't hear the road all you can hear was the river. Most of them are kind of small although 161 and 162 are decent size and river access. Ours was 160 but it worked for 2 people 1 car. Definitely couldn't get anymore on our site. They definitely have lots of RV spots but check for what size will fit before booking. The roads around the campground are pretty narrow. There's absolutely no fires right now. El Dorado county has put a strict ban on them since we had Caldor fire that ripped through here 2 years ago. Propane only no charcoal either. This campground was saved. Although they're fixing things up around there. The bathroom next to the office was pretty clean and free hot showers. I think they need to bring in an extra garbage can and recycle bin. It literally was overflowing Sunday morning. Also they need to bring bear bins for each campsite as this is beer country! Now that it's open, they will be back on the hunt. Apparently the lady that checked us in, said they had a couple cubs there just the other night. Also at check in, she said they're going to be bringing in airstreams next season to rent as well. Oh, the swimming pool is in construction so not available right now. This is a really good location too for hiking, biking, boating, rock climbing. If they're open in the winter which I'm not sure, they'll be snowshoeing at the state park across the way from there. Enjoy!

I have used a number of KOA campgrounds across the USA but this one is set up very differently…read more This site has a number of levels/hills in it. It could make navigating a larger rig through it a bit of a challenge, and I was only walking through it. There is a nice but small pool area. We were in one of the spaces closer to the entrance/exit, thankfully. The staff was very pleasant and when I let them know that one of the paper towel dispensers in the women's restroom was empty, it was handled promptly. The staff tried to keep the restrooms/showers clean but these areas really do need to be completely remodeled. The showers appeared to have mold started in them. The road noise is very noticeable all day and night. The price for the campgrounds is considerably higher than most KOAs I have stayed in.

Great campground right off of the road in Hope Valley, CA! Because it is adjacent to busy route 89,…read moreyou can hear cars passing most of the time during the day. However, the sound is muffled by the calming and pleasant sound of the West Fork Carson River that runs alongside the campground, separating it from the road. The camp host was friendly, helpful, and attentive - the vault toilet/bathroom actually smelled good! It's a fantastic spot for anglers and hikers, and right across the street is Hope Valley Bar and Grill, and I'd recommend the walk over!

We have been camping here over 30 years and it is our favorite spot. Quiet and always clean, with a…read morefork of the Carson River running through it. Mark, the camp host, makes sure everyone has what they need while providing great advice on local events, places to go, and hikes for all ages. We always give this small yet beautiful campground 5 stars.

This campground is beautiful & has bay beach access. There is lots of bear activity. The park…read morerangers are relaxed & helpful with information. They also come around to sell fire wood. We are camping here lots this summer so it's safe to say it's my favorite!

We absolutely loved this campsite. It was gorgeous and we had a view of the lake from our site…read more Which was amazing. Our particular campsite didn't have any shade at all until after 5pm, which was rough In the heat. But most sites have shade and trees. There is also a bear and her two cups that are constantly at the campgrounds. The first night was soo rough because there was a symphony of people yelling at the bears, banging things, air horns, and honking car horns. The bears just don't care at all. From the moment the sun went down to 6am. We also saw them around during the day, stealing sausages off of people's table. Didn't mind as much during the day. Second night started off very loud, but the bear must have gotten some good food, because it was a much quieter night after that. Over all, this camp is absolutely stunning and has amazing views and little hikes. Just be aware that the bear situation is ever present and can potentially cause some sleepless nights. But the beauty is worth it!

Nice spot. Very windy at night. Cool creek that you can cool…read moreoff in running thru. Best lemon bars in the world 10 min up the road. Only thing I disliked was the road noise from highway, and parking was slim in the campground. This whole area is nice though, many spots along the river.

My family went for our first ever camping trip the weekend before the Fourth of July. We had to do…read morea "first come, first serve" as our work schedules are unpredictable so reservations aren't always easy. We ended up at Crystal Springs and it was well maintained, the hosts were extremely friendly and accommodating, and the site was perfect for us. There are picnic tables, fire rings with attached grates for BBQing, and bear boxes for food storage. Some sites are better for trailers than others (these are marked). The bathrooms were vault toilets that I thought were quite clean. Cost of the site is $18 a day, $6 for extra vehicle. We also purchased three bundles of wood for $18 (one is $7). There's a rushing river nearby which we walked along but it's not water the kids can play in - it moves pretty fast where we were. But the kids had a lot of fun climbing rocks, playing in the dirt, and playing with glow necklaces in the dark. A great spot with quick in and out of you need it. The hosts, Amy and Eric, were really great.

I stayed at the campgrounds Memorial Day 2019 weekend. The campground is cozy and quiet…read more The camp hosts were very nice and knowledgeable about the area. I was hoping there would be a campground map but the park ranger hasn't had time to make one. The campgrounds is small and quiet. It is near the lake. They have hot FREE shower which was great and the washroom was also heated. I stayed at campsite 21, the only downside was not having two trees to hang up my hammock. Since this campground is lacking photos I took a bunch to share with future campers.

We recently camped here during the 4 th of July holiday. The camp has tent & RV sites as well as…read moresites for pop up trailers. All camp sites have a table, fire ring, and bear box. Free showers, clean running water and a camp host on site to help with any questions. I would warn you this is bear country they are down in the lower elevations because of the Long winter, dont leave any food out of your bear box or any at all in your tent. We had two bears visit our camp every nite looking for a easy meal. Bring a few pots and a wooden spoon to make noise with this seems to help drive tome off for a note. Also bear spray would also help. The lake is OK for fishing, no swimming the lake has leeches so stay out of the water. I would suggest anglers have a float tube to fish this lake with success. In the middle of the lake is the best, work close to the weed line and you should land a few nice fish. The area has few stores to stock up, there wood fords near the junction of 88 & 89, the Sierra Pines store a few miles past the 88 & 89 junction, a gas station in markleeville about 7 miles in from the 88 & 89 junction. Please remember to not leave your trash pick up what you brought in! I say check it out!

A awesome experience... Baby greens salad with wonderfully…read moreseasoned chicken, a cold beer and cobbler for dessert... All while sitting in a lovely comfortable dinning room looking out over Caples Lake. I liked it so much I came back three days in a row during my camping trip. Why cook? In the Carson Pass area, Mokelumne, Kirkwood area this is a must stop even is just for a beer. Especially after a long hike. I am not sure how long it has been open - the restaurant that is - but long may it be! I should have taken a picture of the view... next time.

Don't miss this place! We stayed here for two nights while hiking the Emigrant Trail hut-to-hut…read more Caples Lake Resort was by far our favorite spot. It's a beautiful location with a lovely historic lodge and cabins. But best of all were the hosts, Gwen and Mike, whose warm personalities and knowledge of the area made our stay extra special. And the food from Chef Peter was exceptional. Very highly recommend staying here if you are in the Kirkwood area.

This is a cautious 4 star. Here's why. The soup was just ok as was the dessert. But the service and…read morevibe here is just delightful. The cocktail was spot on too. Prices a bit high... But consider the location. I've been here for lunch and it was good. Just want it to be amazing. The location and service make up for the fact that the food is just good.

I just attended a wedding reception at this place and I was really impressed with the polite staff…read moreand the beautiful setting This was probably the best wedding reception that i have been to. Great Place and amazing atmosphere.