Had a Great camp out weekend there with Amador Trail Stewardship! Camp host was very welcoming and came by a few times to check and see if we needed anything. Hopefully ATS can come back in the spring and work on some local trails for Plasse's. read more

Plasse's Resort - Trail work- before and after- Horse Canyon bypass trail. - Campgrounds Near Me - Pioneer, California

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We went on a roadtrip to get out of the Heat in Placerville with some friends. This resort is about 7,100 feet up in elevation and it was cool and lovely. We hung around the little eatery by the general store and the staff were very nice. That day they were serving some Hot Dogs and they looked good but I did not have one. We went to the lake and it is beautiful with the water being clear where we were at. Kids were swimming and people were fishing. There is a road that takes you around the lake but be careful because these are where the private cabins are located and the owners who have these properties are not the warmest people in terms of welcoming you are even speaking to you. The staff was kind and polite. A few trails that you can take that get you around the lake to walk and explore or search for Bigfoot. I do believe in Bigfoot. A very nice resort that I will explore further in the future. read more

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We spent the long Labor Day weekend here. granted we had perfect weather this year but boy was it a fun time. Renee in the office is a strict hard worker and had us set up with efficiency for our next trip. We have a large group of campers escaping the valley heat each year. We take over the B loop. Silver Lake is a beautiful lake to kayak. there are hiking trails and it fun to bring a bike. The bar and restaurant are a fun gathering spot and the little general store is perfect for any needs. They carry some great wearable merchandise also. Thank you Plasses for another wonderful camping experience. see you next year!! read more

Oh my oh my! I started following this place on FaceBook. Yummm. I got an order of hot and crunchy fries first, then the three fish (cod) tacos with romaine instead of cabbage. They were some of the best I have had. A nice serving of cilantro and lime rice, and home made black beans. They have live music on some Saturdays. I would drive from Sac to have dinner anytime read more

I am NOT a camper. NOT an outdoor person AT ALL. My husband convinced me to take our kiddos and create some magical family memories. The place is beautiful! There is endless stuff to keep the kids excited the weekend. I found the staff to be very helpful, and it was fully packed so yes a lot of kids and loud adults but all and all everyone was super friendly and respectful. My kiddo decided to learn to ride a two wheeler while there and was successful, so for that alone it is my favorite vacation place. But, it had enough amenities and competent staff to make a camper out of me, because it really was magic for my kids. read more

What a great place to get out of the heat! At 7100 feet above sea level, Silver Lake (where Plasse's is located) was about 20 degrees cooler than the temperature at my house in the Foothills. So, this made for a great summertime getaway for our family and some friends. Booking two adjacent RV spots was no problem, and the staff provided good information and advice when booking. We had a nice, clean, shady double spot on the Silver Fork of the American River (basically a little creek). Our spots were quiet, and the neighbors were all friendly and respectful. The resort employees were all very helpful and friendly at the office, in the store, and at the bar/restaurant. The restroom/showers were clean, and everything was in good working order. Although it was a bit of a walk for us to get to the restroom/showers, there were also very clean, regularly serviced port-a-potties located throughout the campgrounds. The lake is absolutely beautiful, and some great hikes (and other lakes) are minutes away. If you're into RV dry-ish camping (no electricity or sewer hookups here - just water and a dump station), this is a great place to go. I recommend it. Some tips to make your trip go smoothly: 1. They don't take cash for anything (aside from quarters for the showers), so bring a card. 2. Don't count on the store having everything you need, and shopping is a long drive away. So, pack your necessities. Also, if you think you might need ice while you are there, make sure you know the store's hours. 3. One of our sites didn't have water, so we had to share a hose bib. I'm sure the resort would have supplied a T if we had asked, but our neighbor had one so it was no problem at all. But, it might be wise to pack one. 4. Bring quarters if you plan to use the showers. Four quarters for four minutes. I didn't see a change machine. read more

I was recently doing some packing into the Mokolumne Wildness out of Plasses. I came into camp early evening. Somehow, while unloading my mules and getting them situated, I must have bumped the door lock on my door, so when we had exited the rig we were locked out, and my cell phone, wallet and food were locked in the truck. I walked the distance from our camp to the office, which was closed. Not sure how to proceed, a couple of workers, Amanda and Alex pulled up in a cart with a friendly greeting asking how they could help. No sooner had I explained my problem, and they had a working cell phone in my hand, connecting me with a locksmith. We were back in my truck in a little over an hour. Plasses staff saved my bacon. Thanks so much for the courtesy read more

Plasse's Resort - Mokolumne Peak on Munson Meadows trail - Campgrounds Near Me - Pioneer, California

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Plasse's Resort is full of activities both on and off Silver Lake. Hiking, biking, boat, kayak rentals, camping and a great restaurant with very reasonable pricing. Some of the best views around. read more

Plasse's Resort - Silver lake Thunder Mountain under the Night Sky Stars. Taken with long exposure - Campgrounds Near Me - Pioneer, California

Great place for outdoor activities and dinner! Rented a couple kayaks. Very nice setup. Dinner was wonderful.

The place was quiet, clean, and well taken care of. The trails were nice and very convenient to have a store to pickup needed camping supplies. read more

We had high hopes for tent camping here. The reviews we read were great... In reality everything is rundown and not maintained. The toilets (port a potties) in the campground were filled to the seats...splashing up on oneself involved... I took to walking to the store everytime I needed to use the facility. The women's toilet was out of order the whole time we were their and the men's actual toilet was just set on concrete...beware of tipping over! On the last day I discovered the nicest toilet in the shower room....however no mirror in there for after showers and the window was covered in an old plastic tablecloth to stop people from peeking in. We also noted that each site had relatively new picnic tables, but most of them were bent out if shape and wobbly. The generator at the store ran 24/7, so no quiet hour at this campground and don't expect the store to have what you forgot. It's more a gift shop. They also advertise a restaurant and bar but it was closed during our whole time camping there. Silver lake is BEAUTIFUL and the hikes are fantastic. We will skip Plasse's next time and use the newly renovated, beautiful campgrounds at the north end of the lake. However, do take the time for a sunset stroll here...nice view. read more

Plasse's Resort - Silver Lake from the store at Plasse's Resort - Campgrounds Near Me - Pioneer, California

I had a great time here! Great campsite, friendly staff, and beautiful location! 10/10

We love this campground! It was absolutely stunning and all of the staff was so so kind. We will for sure be coming back here.

This pains me. Plasse's Resort is in a stunningly beautiful location overlooking Silver Lake at the peak of the Sierras. There's a ton of activities, cabins and a number of campsites. With all that in mind, I guess my biggest disappointment is that I wanted to like it so much more than I did. We were fortunate enough to grab their last remaining campsite after a fire in Northern CA forced us to change our camping plans. In general, the campgrounds leave a lot to be desired. The spaces were small and dusty, there were tons of horses and their crap, people shooting around camp on motorized quads at all hours and trash strewn all throughout the adjacent creek. Worst of all was the noise. I got up twice in the middle of the night to tell neighboring camps to shut up, since no one seems to obey the 10 pm noise curfew and there is zero enforcement on behalf of the resort. There was an especially loud group of three RVs with who-knows-how-many kids that made noise late into the night. They were situated right next to the groundskeepers RV but nothing was said to them. Right away we learned that this is a place ideal for RV campers, not tent campers. I'd guess that 90% of the spaces were RV occupied, which means big vehicles, generators running and generally a whole different camping aesthetic than in a tent. In other words, if you're a tent camper, I suggest looking elsewhere. The front office lady was nice in a sort of take-no-bullshit kind of way. I give my biggest props to the groundskeeper, whose name I unfortunately forgot. He was an older gentleman who was nice and showed us to our campground but also seemed like the only one monitoring the entire resort and a little overwhelmed by that. On our last full day we rented kayaks, which was by far our most enjoyable activity. The lake was clear and calm, the Sierras offered a priceless view. We shored up halfway across the lake, swam and ate lunch. Nevertheless, even this process was cumbersome. You need to go to the office to rent your gear (paddles, life jackets, etc.) then carry it half a mile down to the water, which isn't an easy thing to do when you factor in a kid and personal gear. Why not have the rental station down by the boats? Like a lot of things here, it left me questioning the management of this place. read more

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I loved my time at Plasse's! We got a great campsite and we're able to paddle board and swim each and every day. The restrooms were cleaned daily and the grounds were maintained really nicely. Can't wait to go back soon! read more

3 stars is appropriate for our stay. We tent camped for 3 nights and felt that the appearance showed a lack of maintenance. Also the pit toilets were less than ideal for a top rated campsite. Additionally, the restaurant/bar is only open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The lake is pretty and there were lots of good hikes but for the money you likely can find better. read more

Great campground from a location and fair facility but camp hosts were wildly unprofessional. The camphosts were blasting loud music until 10:30; loudly talking until 11 or so. The next night they allowed a party across the camp to go on until 2-3 AM. Many families with young children...not sure if we'll ever go back. Certainly will not recommend to friends with young kids. If you are interested in getting drunk, driving a 4 wheeler or quad at all hours of day/night, and not getting much in the way of sleep; then I'll give it 4-5 stars read more

We found Plasse's through the recommendation of several friends. It definitely did not disappoint. Check in was easy and our site was ready early. The whole camp was extremely clean. Our site was close to the water so we were able to utilize the lake during our stay. We also loved hiking around. One more important highlight- the bathrooms were extremely clean. Which is always a plus! We can't wait to visit again. read more

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I wish i could give zero stars after seeing this note sent to me (screenshot below) from management or owner possibly who rather than apologizing for any of the experience made excuses. Ignored the issue of the loose dog wandering in and out of the restaurant and the smoking on the patio. Ignored the fact that his bartender doesn't know that sweet and sour mix is made with sugar and not agave (which they should). Did not acknowledge the food that had clearly gone bad. And lied saying that the server was slammed ... while there was barely anyone else in there. Poor service can be fixed... poor management? That's the nail in the coffin. read more

Plasse's Resort - Got this gem of a note from management ther was sent directly to me - Campgrounds Near Me - Pioneer, California

This used to be a really nice place to go until they hired office staff that is never in the office. nothing like showing up at 5:40 and sign on the door says close at 6:00 but they were closed at 5:40 humm not good management . First it happened thought an emergency. Second time not ok third time thought not going back until they get better office help. Pretty crazy to run a business like that. It is such a beautiful place to have such shoty help. read more

took a ride up 88 to check out the restaurant only to find out they don't take cash but prefer cash tips I find that as hypocritical. cash is an American form of payment as it clearly states on all bills it's legal tender for all debts i will not do business with any establishment that will not take cash let alone one that will accept it for tips but not for my purchase. so we traveled a mile away to kit Carson lodge and they gladly accepted my cash for a nice meal. maybe $50 dollars isn't that important to your business read more

Doesn't call back. We booked this place a couple months in advance and day or so before our reservation my dad ended up in the hospital with kidney failure; we tried to call multiple times to see if they could swap our dates around for us. We left multiple messages and weren't even dignified with a call back. This place took our money and won't respond. Will not be booking again. read more

Love going to this place to camp! Place is clean and near fishing. Been there a couple of times.

Popular place... Friendly staff...but NEGLIGENT in monitoring clientele. WRITTEN GUIDELINES (which we all signed) stated no loud music, etc. after 10PM. However, during the night, until 4:00AM, we were harangued by a party at the end of the row..campsite M-13...LOUD.LOUD LAUGHING, CURSING...not so great for all the young families trying to sleep! The next morning, when at least four campsites complained, we were told that there were NO PATROLS after midnight and that campers were expected to get up and find, in the dark, a trailer door at C22 to complain. Even though all M-13's neighbors complained the next day, the young camp host merely gave a weak warning to the occupants. The occupants of M-13 should have been booted then and there! read more

I tent camped at Plasse's resort over the summer and I have now for 3 years and it's always been a blast! I especially love hanging out at the bar and enjoying the views from the deck. Plasses is a really beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature. read more

We stumbled on this place accidentally as we were looking for a spot to camp along Hwy. 88. Our first impression was not a good one: the lady at the front office said "people are begging me for spots here." It was so arrogant and condescending, but we were desperate, so we took it. The campground itself is not well maintained and so very crowded. There are only one set of flush toilets and the rest are port a potties. There were horses everywhere, along with their crap, dogs off leash everywhere, along with their crap and unsupervised kids everywhere. It was kind of ridiculous. We actually witnessed a little girl around 3 years old, completely wander off from her campsite and her parents came drunkenly and frantically looking for here. Fellow campers we came across were very unfriendly. It's the kind of place it seems that families have been going to for years and years. The only saving grace of this place is the amazing campground host, Ron. He was super friendly and accommodating. He worked everyday from 4AM until after 10 PM most nights. Silver Lake is also beautiful, but I'd stay elsewhere and for $42 a night with no hookups: you can really do better. I also forgot to mention-it costs $8 to dump your tanks here (even as a paying guest) and there's a key to unlock the cap. read more

My family showed up on July 3, 2020 to go fishing and lucked out by snagging a campsite for the 3rd and 4th. I just read the bad reviews on here and I don't get it. The staff was fantastic. The food was surprisingly good and we enjoyed the atmosphere of the bar patio. Mind you, everyone was masked up for COVID restrictions but the staff made a real effort to make it fun. The bathrooms and the entire resort were very clean. The prices in the store were very reasonable. It's a historic campground and caters to the ATV crowd. Everyone was so nice and helpful. It was like stepping back in time. Patriotic...Americana....we can't wait to come back. read more

Went to Plasse's resort yesterday to visit family always a great time. Had dinner at the restaurant good food and wonderful wait and bar staff, always a fun time at Plasse's read more

I loved my vacation at Plasse's and will definitely return soon! It was the perfect, quiet, getaway to distract us from COVID. The scenery was beautiful and unmatched. The staff was helpful and nice. It is super easy to make a reservation online and the rates are very reasonable. I do recommend booking early in advance since everything books up quick. read more

Spectacular views, great fishing & hiking, and a very fun and energetic atmosphere. Great food and great times all around. The bar is always a fun time as well, and a great opportunity to meet & greet fellow campers. The campsites are always well-tended and have good hookups especially for RV camping. There is a separate area for tent camping as well, which I personally prefer but I've never been a big RV guy myself. If you're looking for a fun getaway with incredible views and some great activities like paddleboarding / fishing / kayaking / hiking nestled in by gorgeous exposed granite islands and pines, this is the place to go. read more

We had a birthday party at this resort and also camped at the resort. The owners went out if their way for us. The location, event accommodations and camping were extraordinary. We all loved Plasse's Resort. read more

I've grown up in Silver Lake. There are two sides of the lake. One is known for its beauty and quiet atmosphere (grew up on this side) and the other is known as the party area. If you want serenity and nothing else, don't stay on the Plasses side. If you want to be around happy, fun people who are really a community, come to Plasses. Even if you're an outsider, you will be treated well as long as you're a genuine person and not overly uptight. Don't come here if you don't like dogs, horses, or happy children enjoying the outdoors. Again, this is a community up here. Children run free because everyone pretty much knows one another and has each other's back. I know trust is a weird concept for most of us, but it is a way of life here. Part of the joy of being up here is playing with the dogs on the lawn and seeing polite and happy children - no entitlement here. Petting horses is also a treat. Plasses by far has the best food in this area and it's quality (some places use frozen food). The only bummer is that it is only open on the weekends. They serve real mountain food with healthy vegetables and salads. Camping. I'm a light sleeper and sleep well here. There is also a shower (quarters only), multiple restrooms, laundry, and an arcade plus a local store that supplies fun and practical items. It is set-up to accommodate guests. There are definitely rules that must be followed and they're enforced, but the owners have created an atmosphere that is community friendly and allows people to enjoy nature and the people in it. The point of being in the Sierras is to explore nature. Spend the day hiking, swimming, kayaking and then have some fun at night before going to bed. read more

Plasse's is a great place to enjoy the outdoors, great atmosphere and the bar makes for an added place of fun when you want a little music. My boyfriend and I visit every summer and love the relaxing remote feel we get. The bathroom's are very clean and the management is top of the line. Can't wait to get back up here opening weekend. read more

The best part of Plasses and Silver Lake is the little "witches' broom" stand up at Tragedy spring, handmade from the highway 88 area.............. . read more

It is unfortunate that this year I feel compelled to share this review. Though I have enjoyed the campground for years I was disappointed with the lack of upkeep in the restrooms (only one shower in each available for use and toilet paper out most of the day in all of them) this year. Our group has asked for improvements the last three years to no avail. We had checked on restaurant options for the weekend and it turned out the kitchen was not serving as relayed over the telephone. Along with this issue they were short on ice as the ice machine was in disrepair and they ended up having a ventilation issue in the kitchen mid day for the one meal of the day they were offering. Clearly the owner has chosen to continue to increase the campground fees and not invest anything into the campground as each year it has gotten worse and worse! This was a busy holiday weekend and with a band that draws such a crowd they don't provide much space for the band or patrons. Tables were taken out which limited places for drinks while dancing and as such the dance floor ended up with spills most of the night. Expanding the area would be a plus and bring in income to allow for MUCH needed improvements. It makes it difficult to find responsible employees when they do not have support by the owner. As an employer myself respect must start at the top! Thus finding professional and personable employees has been an issue as well. This is a beautiful setting and enjoyed by many. It is unfortunate that the owner has chosen to let it go over the last few years. Though we have recommended it to many we will not do so in the future if the lack of care continues. read more

The location of this resort is nothing short of beautiful. For being out of the way, they do a nice job with trying to bring some sense of civilization to your Sierra camping experience. If you are able to eat at the restaurant on one of the evenings that they are having their prime rib special, you are in for a treat. read more

Saw their website a couple weeks back and decided to try out their bar and grill. So glad we did! This is not the ritz, but it's a solid casual spot. Their special that night was lamb gyros and fries. Who does that in the mountains? They do! And very well I might add. It was likely a pre-made patty, but was scrumptious! We upgraded to garlic fries and they were AMAZING. They were on the greasy side, but honestly, just the right amount. Finger licking good for sure! Drinks? Good too. They didn't have what I was wanting, but I asked the bartender for something similar and she came up with a good substitute! The view? Spectacular. The vibe? Super laid back, down-to-earth. Order at the grill and they'll bring you your food. Price? Reasonable. Definitely will come back again. read more

We camp here every year all the time. Sad to see the new camp host disrespectful and rude, drove by ten minutes after we pulled in yelling at us for to many cars, drove by every hour to check we moved one, came next day and yelled at us again for to many cars, 3 one of which everyone was getting in to go, called cops on us Monday for having my handicapped mother parked in our spot for lunch, never talked to us nicely just drove by yelling to move cars. We had our camper and car then my mothers, never blocked road. Sad to see this place go down hill read more

GROUNDS (dusty, beware of very tight spots and no turn arounds, unknowable staff but pretty lake and views): We stayed here at Plasses Resort at Silver Lake in Pioneer, CA for three nights toward the end of July in spot R1 by the foot bridge in our 32' travel trailer. No power, just water but we brought our generator. Grounds are really really powder dusty, you need to bring camp mats for sure. Prior to settling in R1 we asked if they had any spots more close to the lake, she showed us a map and the spots that were available, asked us how long our RV was, I told her. She said the spots aren't as big as R1 but to check it out and let her know if we want one of them. If you have a trailer that's over 18' we highly suggest walking these sites, do not take your rig through this loop. We almost damaged our trailer and almost took our awning off in trying to navigate through the very very tight narrow hair pin turns lined with thick pine trees and branches that need to be trimmed back. We had to have a nice fellow camper move his truck so we could get out of the predicament we were in. He too complained about how much trouble he had trying to get settled in his tight spot. He said his truck almost slipped into a gully trying to navigate his 17' trailer in it's spot. They really need to thin out some of those trees in there and do a better job of matching trailer lengths with the right size site. This lady should have NEVER suggested we do this and you don't realize it either once you proceed and realize it's getting tighter and tighter and there's no where to turn around. She should not be suggesting this. My husband thank goodness is a great driver and got us out with only a few minor scratches. It could of been much worse if it wasn't for his good driving. We let her know how unhappy we were and the troubles we encountered and that she should never send anyone up there with that big of a rig or for that matter nothing under 17'. KIT CARSON POTHOLES (spectacular!!) We had a very nice time otherwise. What we really enjoyed is our trek to the Kit Carson Potholes up the road on a very nice laid out trail, such beauty and a must see, all kinds of swimming holes and rocks to slide down!!! KAYAK RENTALS (kayaks dirty, lake beautiful) We rented kayaks from Plasses Resort as well but have to say their rental process is not quite up to snuff. We went into the office and paid, got our ores and were never told were the kayaks were, they are off the beaten path and not where we thought they were. No one manning the rentals at the water either, we kept looking for guidance. Just jump in your dirty muddy kayak with previous renters trash and go. We did have a great time though once we got the kayak freshened up. The ride around the island was so darn beautiful and the water was shallow enough you can see the bottom even 100' off shore. We landed on the island and swam off a large rock that you gradually walk out on into the water and swim, so nice!! RESTAURANT (good food): The restaurant served very good food and fast, we ate there for breakfast every day. Waitresses seemed a bit clueless though. Plasses also has a store with some basic items. KIT CARSON LODGE AT TOP OF LAKE: Kit Carson Lodge at the top of the lake is a must see too, so pretty and a very nice restaurant, excellent menu, more fancy then Plasses Resort and bar along with store and rental cabins. RESTROOMS (needs up dating but ok): At Plasses Resort the bathrooms could really use some updating. My husband said the men's bathroom only has one private stall. This was really irritating to him, on several occasions two different men took it up for at least 15 minutes each so if you have to go really bad your SOL, literally lol!!! ATV'S/NOISE (none): In regards to ATV's and kids running around and folks being loud, we did not experience anything close to this, it was a very peaceful trip. WIFI/PHONE SERVICES (sucks) Oh.....we have Verizon and there is absolutely no phone service, not until your about ten miles down the road toward Kirkwood. They say they have WiFi but it sucks big time. Very intermittent, can't even text your family members to let them know you made it safely, not even in the store. 7-2018-UPDATE Restaurant sucks now, only burger and fries and a few other kid type snacks. Restaurant was really good last year, I didn't have to cook much. Arcade closed as well this year, that was fun. Some of the staff not very friendly, seems stressed and put out especially the lady with the cute dog that works the front store register. People are on vacation and looking for a happy welcoming experience for the most part. Good staff starts with good management. Even though there were some disappointments we still love Silver Lake, love the kayaking and scenery. We will make sure to check on restaurant options next year as to plan accordingly for meals. read more

This campground is getting 2 stars for being in the pristine Sierra Nevada and for the very nice people who worked there. Other than that, we had the pleasure of listening to ATV's and/or dirt bikes all day and most of the night. They appeared to have a band until Midnight on Saturday, then they partied loud and rode those obnoxious machines (sounded like chain saws) until after 2am. It was more noise pollution than we get in the city of Sacramento. I won't ever go back to that place. Unfortunate, because it is in a beautiful setting. read more