Snow Mountain Camp is 85 miles East of Sacramento nestled beneath towering cedar, fir, and pine trees on the shores of stunning Silver Lake. Located just off of Highway 88, the camp is situated at 7200 feet and is surrounded by Mokelumne Wilderness and El Dorado National Forest.

Campers live in rustic platform tents within a short walk to modern bathhouses. We feel that living close to nature is part of a traditional camp experience. The camp is uniquely located on Silver Lake whose gentle breezes are ideal for learning sailing, kayaking, and canoeing.

Additionally, we have an archery range, basketball, and great natural climbing and hiking areas.

How to get to Snow Mountain Camp

Campers travel here by private car or camp bus. Those arriving by air in Sacramento are met by a Snow Mountain vehicle.

To drive from the Bay Area, take Highway 50 to Pollock Pines. Exit at Sly Park Road. Turn right onto Sly Park Road and continue for 4.6 miles. Turn left onto Mormon Emigrant Trail/ NF-5 for 24.5 miles. Turn left onto CA 88 for 6 miles. Turn right onto Kit Carson Lodge Rd off Highway 88 at Silver Lake. Go approximately 1.0 mile thru the summer home tract. Stay on the upper road - going left at the 'Y'. Turn left at the dirt road going up a short hill and follow the signs to Snow Mountain Camp.

Another way is to take Highway 49 in Placerville to Jackson. Turn Left onto CA-88 and go 12.4 miles. Turn left to stay on CA-88. Turn right onto Kit Carson Road off Highway 88 at Silver Lake. Go approximately 1.0 mile thru the summer home tract. Stay on the upper road. Turn left at the dirt road going up a short hill and follow the signs to Snow Mountain Camp.

Please drive carefully, the Kit Carson Road is one lane and drivers must yield to each other to safely navigate the road.