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Silver Lake

Park City, Utah · Salt Lake County · Facility

This body of water is part of the Big Cottonwood drainage.

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40.60391, -111.58877
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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Silver Lake

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High66°F
Avg Low46°F
Peak Rain Chance0%
Humidity28%
UV (avg)9
Air Quality96 · Moderate
Today
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Clear
66°/42°
🌬 12mph
↑ 5:54 AM ↓ 8:57 PM
Sat
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Clear
65°/48°
🌬 15mph
↑ 5:54 AM ↓ 8:58 PM
Sun
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Clear
64°/46°
🌬 15mph
↑ 5:54 AM ↓ 8:58 PM
Mon
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Overcast
67°/45°
🌬 9mph
↑ 5:54 AM ↓ 8:58 PM
Tue
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Overcast
69°/51°
🌬 13mph
↑ 5:54 AM ↓ 8:59 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Silver Lake

This body of water is part of the Big Cottonwood drainage.

Plan Your Visit to Silver Lake

Heading to Silver Lake? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Silver Lake?

No central reservation system listed for Silver Lake. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246929) for the latest entry policy and availability.

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