Reservable and open year-round, Silver Lake Park runs $19 to $32 per night and provides electric and water hookups alongside a dump station, making it a workable base for both tent campers and RV rigs. The campground sits within a county-managed park outside Maple Falls, about an hour's drive from the Heather Meadows and Artist Point trailheads. Sites vary between forested and more open terrain, with enough trees and shrubs between them that neighbors don't feel immediately on top of one another. Cell coverage is spotty but present, and a booster helps.
Water access is the feature campers mention most. The lake is reachable via a trail running behind the sites, and a dock area has a small shop stocking basics. Boats are available to rent, life jackets can be borrowed, and kayak launch access is straightforward. Fishing draws repeat visitors. Fields and creek access make the grounds work well for families with kids, and the layout accommodates bikes too.
Maintenance here is consistent. Daily cleaning and groundskeeping were noted by multiple visitors over several years, and the restrooms and showers have drawn repeated praise. Meghan B. sums it up directly: "Restrooms and showers were clean." A laundromat is available in Maple Falls, though reviewers flag it as pricey. For other overnight options in the area, Silver Lake County Park sits just north. Campers who appreciate a well-kept county facility with genuine lake access will find this one worth booking early.
Description
Cedar: Located at the north end of the park close to the lake and cabins. The Cedar campsites have a total of 15 campsites (4 double sites) most suited for tents, campers or van camping.
Maple Creek:
The Maple Creek Campsite is in the central area of the park close to the lake, playground and fields. With 47 campsites with varied accommodations you can choose rustic sites to sites with electricity and water.
Red Mountain: This unique campground facility is designed for people who like to take their horses camping with them. Tucked into the woods on the edge of a large meadow at the foot of Red Mountain. It is a beautiful location with trails and open fields to ride in and access to adjacent forest roads and trails. Red Mountain has 2 stables for overnight accommodations for your horses while you camp.
Group Camp: This facility is designed for large groups with 33 sites (water and electric hookups). Located at the south end of the park, a large picnic shelter with fireplace, picnic tables, serving counters, stovetops, picnic tables, fire pits and flanked by large open fields on two sides. This area can accommodate tents, RV's or vehicles with trailers. Popular with clubs, churches and large family gatherings.
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Map & DirectionsSilver Lake Park is located in Washington near Maple Falls
Directions
From I-5 take the Sunset Drive exit (255). Turn east on Sunset Drive. Sunset Drive turns into the Mt. Baker Highway.Turn left onto Silver Lake Road.
Coordinates
48.96840296561073 N
122.0718324125792 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 42 min from Bellingham, WA
- 1 hr 4 min from Mount Vernon, WA
- 1 hr 58 min from Seattle, WA
- 2 hrs 55 min from Bremerton, WA
