Apple products, repairs and data recovery. Supplies for pro audio, video, computers, musicians, dj's and more! As for the lake, we were planning to get a pontoon boat and spend the day fishing on the lake, but they were already sold out of their (2!) pontoon boats by the time I got there at 6:03am. I was planning to get there sooner, but having not slept all night, the walk to the marina from the camp site was rough and took a bit longer than I expected.
Camp Fires / BBQ
Campfires are allowed in the campground in park-provided fire rings. Use of charcoal is allowed in park-provided grills in the campground and designated picnic areas. Portable charcoal barbeques, ground fires, or other portable wood-burning fire pits or devices are not permitted due to potential fire danger. Use of personal propane gas grills, stoves, lanterns, and heaters are allowed.
During periods of high fire danger based on weather, and in accordance with fire restrictions issued by the United States Forrest Service, Silverwood Lake SRA may impose a fire ban. Check this website and our facebook page for updates.
Silver Lake Resort features a family style Cafe, open for breakfast and lunch as well as a General Store with groceries, dairy products, fresh vegetables, beer, wine, liquor, tackle, RV supplies, clothes and a unique gift shop. All sites have full hook-ups water, sewer and 30A power. A lovely shaded BBQ area is at the center of the RV Park. Silver Lake offers so much in terms of places to eat and a great night out. You can start off with happy hour at L&E Oyster Bar’s large upstairs patio and then go on to enjoy the best of Italian at a local favorite, the bistro Alimento. Later that same night you can catch a rock show at Silver Lake’s mainstay indie venue, The Satellite.
Silver Lake Now was born out of the group Refill Silver Lake Now. We worked hard as a community to get the water back into the reservoir. Now that that mission is complete, we are committed to keeping you informed on the process moving forward as it pertains to the Silver Lake Reservoirs Complex.
Park Hours
Silver Lake Hookup Now App
Open Daily 7:00am - 7:00pm. All vessels must be trailered before sunset.
Job Opportunity (Seasonal)
Attention Boaters!
Silverwood Lake SRA wishes to remind everyone of California's new law requiring boat operators to have a California Boating Card. The card is required for anyone under the age of 41 to operate a boat in California's waters, which includes Silverwood Lake, Lake Perris, and all other inland waterways as well. http://californiaboatercard.com/
All vessels entering Silverwood Lake SRA will be inspected for standing water and quagga mussels. Vessels that fail inspection will not be allowed to launch and may be turned away from the park. Please ensure your vessel is cleaned of vegetation and organic material, drained of any and all standing water (including the outdrive and live wells), and completely dry. Any amount of water found may constitute a failure. We do not want you to fail this free inspection!(Click here for more information)
Water Quality and Blue Green Algae Blooms
Silverwood Lake S.R.A
As with any lake, ocean, or river in the nation, Silverwood Lake's aquatic ecosystem cannot be compared to a swimming a pool that is treated with chemicals to ensure water quality. If you choose to use the lake for swimming, keep in mind that natural lake processes occur and there may be times that the water quality for recreation may pose a health risk. Recently, the Department of Water Resources began to test State facilities for the presence of harmful algae. Prior to 2013, there was no way to test for the presence of this naturally occurring event though it’s presumed all bodies of water have had past blooms Now that weekly testing is occurring, we will likely see tests results of future blooms of blue /green algae that may be harmful. Some general guidelines regardless of any elevated test include:
Do not drink the water and try not to get water in your mouth
Do not eat algae or aquatic plants
Do not let pets enter the water (They are not allowed in the water by regulation)
Do not go swimming if you have open wounds or cuts
Shower after using the lake
Humans who drink or swim in water that contains high concentrations of cyanobacteria or cyanobacterial toxins may experience gastroenteritis, skin irritation, and allergic responses. In conjunction with the State Water Board and the Department of Water Resources, three levels of advisories have been established so visitors can be informed about the current water condition in a particular area.
First Level = Caution: A caution warning indicates that you can swim in the water but you should avoid contact with algae and keep children away from algae. Do not drink the water or use it for cooking. Do not eat shellfish. Do not allow pets to enter the water
Second Level= Warning: A warning means that you should not swim. Stay away from scum or algae, do not drink or use water for cooking. Do not eat shellfish. Do not allow pets to enter the water.
Third Level= Danger: Stay out of the water including wading. Stay away from scum or algae, do not drink or use water for cooking. Do not eat shellfish. Do not allow pets to enter the water.
These advisories are recommendations based upon testing results and CA State Parks will post them and update them weekly at the entrances to parking lots, lifeguard towers and other areas where body water contact occurs.
Current testing results / impacts: No Advisories
For more information, visit https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/what/index.html
Fishing
Silverwood Lake SRA Limit of Take
Type | Possession Limit | Size Limit |
Striped Bass | 10 | None |
Largemouth Bass | 2 | 15 Inches |
Crappie | 25 (combined with any other sunfish) | None |
Trout | 5 (combined with any other trout species) | None |
Catfish | 10 | None |
Bluegill | 25 (combined with any other sunfish) | None |
Carp | None | None |
Complete Fish and Wildlife Regulations are available at California Department of Fish and Wildlife website
Anglers 16 years and older must have a valid California State Fishing License in their possession.
Summer Visitation
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area experiences high visitation beginning in April and continuing through October. On holidays and all summer weekends, the park may fill to capacity and, if so, will be closed. Please note that if you park on the Highway 138 on or off ramps, or are blocking any part of the roadway outside of the park, your vehicle may be subject to citation or tow. If you arrive and find the park entrance closed, please return at a later time, typically after 4:00pm. Please plan your visit accordingly.
Location-Directions
The park is located off of Highway 138 and Cleghorn Road, 11 miles east of I-15 heading east; or 20 miles north of San Bernardino via Highways 18 & 138.
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