Silver Lake Campground June Lake (CA)

<h2>Overview</h2> Silver Lake Campground is nestled between Silver Lake and the dramatic scenery of the Ansel Adams Wilderness in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. This is a great base camp for fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding and photography. The facility has creekside camping with a boat ramp and pack station nearby.<h2>Recreation</h2> Rush Creek and 97-acre Silver Lake offer peaceful places for anglers to cast a line for rainbow trout. Boating is allowed on the lake, which has a 10 mph speed limit. <br /><br /> The area's majestic scenery and challenging trails are an obvious draw for hiking and horseback riding. A nearby trail provides access to the Ansel Adams Wilderness. Within the facility, campers can go for a relaxing 1-mile walk or horseback ride along Rush Creek. <br /><br /> The scenic drive along the June Lake Loop results in expansive views of rugged mountain peaks and several lakes.<h2>Facilities</h2> This is a moderate-sized facility that is fairly spread out. Some sites border the creek, and several border the lake. The facility provides drinking water, flush toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings and bear-proof lockers for food storage. <br /><br /> A small store, cafe, hiking trailhead and pack station are all within easy walking distance.<h2>Natural Features</h2> Some campsites are in open areas while others are shaded by aspen and willow trees. Rush Creek and Silver Lake border the facility, and June Lake is a short drive away. Silver Lake lies at an elevation of 7,200 feet at the base of 11,000 and 12,000' mountain peaks. <br /><br /> Many species of wildlife call the mountains home, such as black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and numerous fish and birds. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> The small town of June Lake has various amenities. Hikers can access the Ansel Adams Wilderness via area trails, and Mono Lake and Yosemite National Park are great day trips. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.recreation.gov/recAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=12842&agencyCode=128" target="_blank">Ansel Adams Wilderness</a> <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm" target="_blank">Yosemite National Park</a>