CALIFORNIA | CAMPING
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area basics
BASICS: Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area has 136 campsites, each with a table, barbecue grill and access to bathrooms and showers. Day use fees: $8 for parking, $8 for boat, $3 for dock fishing. Campsites: $25 May to mid-September; other months, $20.
DRIVE TIME: The recreation area is at 14651 Cedar Circle, Hesperia, Calif. From L.A., take Interstate 10 east to Interstate 15 north and then onto California 138. The drive takes about two hours.
INFO: To reach the park, (760) 389-2303; www.parks.ca.gov . To make reservations, call (800) 444-7275; www.reserveamerica.com .
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