Stockton Silver Lake Camp has been operated and maintained by the City of Stockton for over one hundred years, under a use permit from the United States Forestry Service. Several years ago, the City of Stockton filed for bankrupsy, leaving camp out of the city's budget. For several years, the city allowed the camp's volunteer camper's associated to operate the camp, with limited supervision and no service support. The past two years, the camp has been non-operational and is in desperate need of care. Visitors to the camp, find it in major neglect, with buildings unlocked, doors open and obviously ignored. The city council, mayor and city manager have been aware of this condition and provide no co-operation to repair and reopen the camp. If you care about the camp and are concerned of its future, call the Stockton city manager and voice your concern. (209) 937-8212.
STOCKTON SILVER LAKE FAMILY CAMP
Silver Lake Camp is located eight miles south of Kirkwood, California, on scenic Hwy 88 at an elevation of 7,200 feet. This fourteen acre site is operated by the City of Stockton under a federal land lease. The camp was opened in 1921 and is struggling to survive the economy. Enjoy the pictures that have been taken over decades of time. The people in these pictures are approximately 40 years older than when taken.
Typical June snow load prior to opening camp.
Bring a shovel and join the fun this year.
CAMPER'S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL POTLUCK
THE CAMP AND ITS CAMPERS
Barney, you're too little!
Camp store located in the lodge circa 1970's.
After the Saturday night campfire, a weekly square dance was held in the lodge. Here are two favorites you might remember.
