We stayed at Hornsilver Campground over Memorial Day weekend in 2024 and had a pretty positive but mixed experience. On the plus side, the sites were clean and well maintained, with super-clean bathrooms and a bear box at each campsite (though we didn’t see any wildlife except for some moose on a nearby unpaved road toward Halfmoon Campground). The ranger was friendly and had firewood available for purchase, which was convenient.
That said, the campground sits right off a fairly busy road, so be prepared for the constant sound of traffic—including big trucks and tractor-trailers barreling by at fairly high speeds. It definitely disrupted the peace we were hoping for especially in the late evenings. I'd suggest bringing a bluetooth speaker for some ambient playlists.
There also aren’t many hiking trails within walking distance, but you can drive to some further afield.
A heads-up about the weather: the forecast said low 40s, but temps dipped to around freezing overnight. I ended up sleeping in my car after 2 a.m. just to stay warm.
The fire pits are those USFS tall metal rings, which while great for preventing sparks that cause forest fires, made it tough to keep a strong fire going with limited oxygen flow.
Surprisingly, despite it being a holiday weekend and the campground being first-come, first-served, we arrived around 5–6 p.m. and were still some of the first people there. At $19 per night, some reviewers might call it pricey, but compared to another USFS campground I stayed at near Twin Lakes July 2025 for $40 with similar amenities, it actually felt reasonable.