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Eldorado National Forest Recreation
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Amador |
Georgetown
Ranger District |
Pacific Ranger
District |
Placerville
Ranger District |
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Forest Web Page Address:
www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado |
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***** FOREST-WIDE
INFORMATION***** FIRE RESTRICTIONS: AS OF OCTOBER 07, 2009, ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST FIRE RESTRICTIONS
HAVE BEEN REMOVED. Visitors may
use wood, charcoal and/or gas fires/stoves outside of developed campgrounds
as long as they are in possession of a valid California Campfire Permit and
follow the regulations. Campfires
should be avoided during windy weather conditions. Campfires are prohibited year-round in
Desolation Wilderness and within areas of the Mokelumne Wilderness above
8,000 feet elevation, the Carson Pass Management Area, and within ¼ of a mile
of Salt Springs Reservoir. Campfire
permits are available free of charge at all Forest Service, BLM, and CAL
FIRE offices. For more information on
fire prevention and recreation opportunities, contact any Eldorado National
Forest Ranger Station. RESIDENTIAL BURNING RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN
REMOVED AND BURNING IS ALLOWED IN AMADOR AND EL DORADO COUNTIES WITH A VALID
CAL-FIRE RESIDENTAL BURN PERMIT. Before
beginning to burn, you must call to verify if it is a permissive burn day.
For Amador County call: 209.223.6246; For El Dorado County call:
530.621.5897. ***FUELWOOD PERMIT SEASON AND RATES*** 2009 Fuelwood permits are $15.00 per cord with a two-cord minimum purchase each time. Permits issued expire December 31st of
the year of issuance. The maximum
number of cords allowed is 8 cords per year per household. Acceptable methods of payment are personal
checks or cash. Personal Use permits
are available from all Ranger Stations.
Commercial permits may be obtained at the Pacific, Office locations for year-round visitor information and permits:
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Amador Ranger Station
on Highway 88 in Pioneer (209) 295-4251, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Office closed weekends and
holidays. Closed Thanksgiving Day,
Thursday, November 26, 2009. ·
Georgetown Ranger Station in ·
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Pacific Ranger Station in Pollock Pines (530) 647-5415.
Effective October 01, 2009, our
hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. We will be closed Wednesday, November 11,
2009 in observance of Veteran’s Day. Seasonal
Information Stations: ·
Carson Pass
Information Station on Highway 88 at ·
The Crystal Basin
Information Station is closed for the season. Campgrounds: · For the 2009 season, family campgrounds and cabin rentals may be reserved 4 - 180 days in advance of your first night. Reservations are to be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov. Fishing & Hunting: ·
Lakes
and reservoirs are available year-round. · For the fish-planting schedule, call (916) 351-0832 or visit the Department of Fish and Game web site – www.dfg.ca.gov . · For flow information use www.americanwhitewater.org ·
Deer season
opened September 26, 2009 and closed November 1, 2009. For information
on rules and regulations, please visit www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations . Wilderness (Trail information listed under Pacific RD): General
wilderness information be obtained at www.wilderness.net Desolation Wilderness: · Permits are required year-round for both day and overnight use. The trailheads have been winterized. Day use permits can be obtained at Pacific Ranger District on the front porch in the green box to the left of the front door. ·
Reservations for overnight permits for
Desolation Wilderness may be obtained at the Pacific Ranger District office,
located 3 miles east of Pollock Pines on the north side of Highway 50 at the If you are planning on going overnight in Desolation Wilderness,
query weather conditions – www.noaa.gov
is an information site. Weather is
changeable so take care and prepare for the conditions. Mokelumne
Wilderness: Permits are required year-round for overnight use. A day-use permit is not required for hiking in the Mokelumne Wilderness. The maximum group size is 12 people. Group size for overnight is restricted to a maximum of 8 people. Overnight permits for the Mokelumne Wilderness may be obtained at the following facilities (see schedules above): ·
Amador Ranger Station ·
Carson Pass Information Station (Closed for
the season) ·
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By mail, or by calling, (209) 295-4251. For information go to the ·
Permits
for Mokelumne Wilderness camping in the Carson Pass Management Area are
issued on a first-come, first-served basis, only from the Carson Pass
Information Station, closing September 27 for the season, or the Amador
Ranger District office. Please see Amador
Ranger District, section below, for winter camping information. ·
Campfires
are not permitted in the Carson Pass Management area, the Salt Springs
Reservoir area or above 8,000 feet in the Mokelumne Wilderness at any time. Roads: · Highway Closures: For California highway closures and chain control information, call the CAL-TRANS toll free phone number at 1-800-427-7623 or check their website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/ · Caution: Travel on unimproved roads and trails during wet periods may damage the road surface. Please use discretion to avoid causing ruts or other resource damage. This is a citable offense. · Mormon Emigrant Trail from Highway 50 through to Highway 88 is open. ·
Important
Notice for use of wheeled motorized vehicles! Since August 25, 2005, due to a Federal
court order wheeled motorized vehicles can only operate on system roads and
motorized trails. All other routes are
not allowed. The Trails: · Tahoe Rim & Pacific Crest Trails: Permits for hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail are available through the USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. They can be reached Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 4:30 p.m. at (530) 543-2694. Weather: · When traveling in the mountains prepare for sudden changes in the weather. Thunder and lightning storms may occur in the Spring and Summer months. The daily temperatures are changeable. Be prepared for snow and ice storms in the Fall and Winter months. Always carry a roadside emergency kit and chains. Fall and winter months bring about changeable weather so please remember to prepare for your trip – waterproof boots, gaiters, map/compass or GPS (and the skills to use them), and dry socks. Do not hike beyond your capabilities. Exercise extreme caution. Your safety is your responsibility. Have fun. Be safe. And as always, please be kind to vegetation while off the trail. |
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Address: 26820 Silver Drive, Pioneer, CA 95666 |
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RESIDENTIAL BURNING RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN
REMOVED AND BURNING IS ALLOWED IN AMADOR AND EL DORADO COUNTIES WITH A VALID CAL-FIRE
RESIDENTAL BURN PERMIT. Before
beginning to burn, you must call to verify it is a permissive burn day. For
Amador County call: 209.223.6246; For El Dorado County call: 530.621.5897. · You can obtain a Cal-Fire Residential Burning Permit, good for three years, free of charge, at your nearest fire department, the California Department of Forestry, or at the Amador Ranger District office. NOTICE: THIS YEAR BEAR ENCOUNTERS ARE MORE PREVALENT THAN IN PAST YEARS. Place your food in the bear boxes in the campgrounds, where available, or disguised in your vehicle. The more bears find people food available the more they will be bothering the campers. If a
bear obtains your food, that is a citable offense. KEEP OUR BEARS WILD! “A FED BEAR IS A DEAD BEAR!” ·
Bear-resistant containers are available at
Amador District Office for free-loan for the length of camping trip, or for
purchase. They are also available
Carson Pass Information Station during the summer season. Campgrounds:
Please see the
Eldorado Forest website for information at www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado. On the left-hand side, mid-way down
on the introduction screen in the second grouping of links, click Recreation
Opportunity Guides. Select the campground of interest and
double click to open the Guide. · Blue Lakes Campgrounds, operated by PG&E; Lower Blue, Middle Creek, Overflow Area, and Upper Blue Lake Campgrounds; Closed. · Kirkwood Lake and Woods Lake Campgrounds; Closed. · Silver Lake East (USFS) and Caples Lake Campgrounds; Closed. ·
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PiPi Campground; Closed. · Bear River Reservoir: South Shore, Sugar Pine Point, and Pardoes Point Campgrounds; Closed. · Middle Fork Campground: Open; no host, no water, no trash pick-up. Pack out what you pack-in. No
Fee Campgrounds/Dispersed Camping: NOTE: Camping in a no-fee campground such as, Mokelumne River and
White Azalea, or Moore Creek Campgrounds (which is on the Stanislaus National
Forest),as well as dispersed camping, is available depending on weather. Please remember to bring your own water
and to pack out your trash. Public Phones: Available at PiPi, Pardoes Point, and Kirkwood Campgrounds and on the porch of the Carson Pass Information Station. Picnic Areas: · All are open. However, winter weather determines when the picnic areas close. Private Resorts: Call or go online for information. · Silver Lake Boat Ramp is run by the Eldorado Irrigation District. The boat ramp is open, $10.00, and is self-pay. The boat ramp remains open until closed by ice. · Plasse’s Resort – (209) 258-8814. www.plassesresort.com Closed for the season. · Kit Carson Resort - (209) 258-8500. www.kitcarsonlodge.com Call for winter season information. · Caples Lake Resort - (209) 258-8888. www.capleslakeresort.com Call for winter season information. · Bear River Resort (209) 295-4868. www.bearrivercampground.com Closing October 25, 2009 for the season. ·
Roads: Use caution
on all local roads. Travel on
unimproved roads and trails during wet periods may damage the road
surface. If the ground becomes soft
and muddy, resource damage may occur. Resource
damage is a citable offense.
If you plan to ride in muddy conditions please use discretion and
tread lightly to preserve this area and avoid future closures. NOTE: Please see note
below regarding yearly seasonal dirt road and trail closures. Winter conditions may cause closure of some roads before
seasonal closures regulations come into effect. ·
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Tragedy Spring, Dufrene, ·
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· Mehrten Spring and Foster Meadow Roads are accessible. Drive carefully. · Mormon Emigrant Trail (MET) from Highway 50, via Sly Park through to Highway 88 is open. Closure will be weather dependent. Please Note: as the weather changes to winter and the road is closed, a snow berm may be placed on the Mormon Emigrant Trail at the Silver Fork junction. At that point, wheeled motor vehicle use such as cars, trucks, 4-wheel drives and all-terrain vehicles, is prohibited on the 5-mile section of MET from the Silver Fork Road junction to the Iron Mountain Sno-Park near Highway 88. During the winter season this section of the road is snow-covered and used by snowmobiles. · Ellis and Panther Creek Roads to Salt Springs Reservoir are open. · Tiger Creek Road: Closed from Tiger Creek Powerhouse to Salt Springs Road , October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009, for PG&E logging. Drive carefully. For information call PG&E. ·
Bear River Road: will be closed by Amador County on December 1, 2009 or sooner if
there is heavy snowfall. ·
Plasse’s Resort : Closed ·
Kit Carson Roads: Open.
Closure will be weather dependent. ·
Schneider Cow Camp Rd. is open. Blue Lakes Road, in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National
Forest, Hope Valley area is open. Call (530) 694-2140, option 2, for Alpine
County Road information. OHV Roads and Trails: NOTE: Starting in January 2009, the For
information and maps of the OHV trails and roads in the Gold Note and Elkins
Flat areas, please see the ·
All Wheeled Motor Vehicles are required to
stay on Forest System roads and motorized trails as identified on the Motor
Vehicle Use Map, available free-of-charge.
Road and trail conditions are dependent upon weather. ·
A DMV Green or Red sticker license is required
for any non-street-legal vehicle to ride on designated OHV trails and roads
of the · Gold Note Area: Please see above information regarding website. · Elkins Flat OHV: Elkins Flat OHV is located on the Placerville District. Call (530) 644-2324. Snowmobile Grooming: · Silver Bear Trail grooming is done by volunteers from the California Nevada Snowmobile Association (www.CNSA.net). If you are interested in being a snowmobile trail groomer this winter, have the time to commit and a desire to volunteer, please contact Mike Stroude at (209) 295-4251. Hiking Trails: Be aware that
seasonal changes are taking place. The
weather can change quickly. Be
prepared. Exercise extreme caution. Your safety is your responsibility. · Call the Amador District Office for updated information regarding hiking trails. Wilderness: General Wilderness information may be obtained at www.wilderness.net Mokelumne Wilderness Permits are
required year-round for overnight use. A day-use permit is not required for hiking
in the Mokelumne Wilderness. The maximum day use group size is 12 people. Group
size for overnight is restricted to a maximum of 8 people.
Overnight permits for the Mokelumne Wilderness may be obtained at the
following facilities (see schedules above): ·
Amador Ranger Station ·
Carson Pass Information Station; Closed for the
season. ·
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Requests are accepted by phone,
(209.295.4251), fax (209.295.5994), or by mail for the entire Wilderness
except as noted in the Carson Pass Management Area. See below. For
information go to the ·
Campfires
are never permitted in the Contact the Amador
Ranger District office to obtain a Wilderness Permit. NOTE: If your group size exceeds stated limits, contact the Amador Ranger District office for alternatives outside the Mokelumne Wilderness. · Carson Pass Information Station on Highway 88 at Carson Pass: Closed for the season. ·
Sites will be assigned at Winnemucca, Fourth
of July, and Round Top Lakes. There is no camping at · Sno-Park Passes: California Sno-Park Passes are required from November 1, 2009, through May 31, 2010. Both a $5.00 daily and $25.00 seasonal passes are available at the Amador Ranger District and other vendors. Call for locations of snow parks and pass availability and list of other vendors. There is no self-registration available at Sno-Parks. · Bear Containers: Bear containers are highly recommended and are available for free-loan or purchase from the Carson Pass Information Station during the summer months and from the Amador Ranger District office year-round. HAPPENINGS: Fall Weather Notice: When traveling in the mountains, prepare for
sudden changes in the weather. Always be prepared for winter-type
conditions year around. Carry Chains. Fishing: The lakes are open for fishing all year. Stream fishing closed November 15, 2009. Please refer to the California Fishing Regulations 2009-2010. Further information available at www.dfg.ca.gov Hunting: Be Aware. Call California Department of Fish & Game for information (916) 358-2900. Hunting for Jackrabbit is open year-round. Wild turkey, Fall season, opens November 14 and runs through November 29, 2009. Note: NO HUNTING, or
carrying of GUNS IN FIRING CONDITION, is allowed in the Parking: ·
Daily
Use Fee: A Recreation Enhancement Act $5.00 Fee, per
day, is required at · Sno-Park Passes: California Sno-Park Passes are required from November
1, 2009, through May 31, 2010. Both a $5.00 daily and a $25.00 seasonal
passes are available at the Amador Ranger District and other vendors. Call the
district office for Sno-Park locations, pass availability, and list of other
vendors. There is no self-registration available at Sno-Parks. |
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Campgrounds: · Dru Barner is open year-round. ·
Stumpy Meadows
Campground is closed. ·
Black Oak Group
Campground is closed. ·
Big Meadows
Campground & Hell Hole is closed. ·
Middle Meadows Group
Campground is closed. ·
French Meadows Campground is on the Roads: ·
The 4WD road at the end of ·
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French Meadows and Hell Hole Reservoirs
accessible thru ·
OHV Riding: ·
A Green or Red sticker license is required for
any non-street-legal vehicle to ride on the · OHV Maps: Rock Creek OHV Maps are available and are sold at any Forest District office. The price is $3.25. If you would like one mailed, please send a check to our District address above and make the check out to ENFIA. Please indicate OHV map on your check. ·
Rubicon Jeep Trail: For information, contact Jeepers Jamboree Trails: · The Georgetown Ranger District is proposing to construct 18 trail re-routes and re-construct 2 trails to meet Regional standards for all-terrain vehicles. For further information contact Jon Jue at (530) 333-4312. · Volunteers: The Forest Service invites volunteers interested in working on trail maintenance projects. If interested please contact Jon Jue at (530) 333-5550 or send an e-mail to jjue@fs.fed.us . · E-mail Lists: We are now are able to contact the public regarding Trails Status through our OHV e-mailing list. If you are interested please call in your e-mail address at (530) 333-5580.
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Boat Ramps:
The
Campgrounds: Please
see the CAMPGROUND
STATUS: Azalea
Cove and Lone Rock- CLOSED Jones
Fork CLOSED Northwind
CG CLOSED Northshore
CG no services Strawberry
CG no services Camino
Cove CG CLOSED Airport
Flat CG no services Big
Silver Group CG CLOSED Red
Fir Group CG CLOSED South
Fork Group CG CLOSED Van
Vleck closed until
January 1, 2010 Red
Fir Icehouse Fashoda Sunset
I,II,& III Wench
Creek Yellowjacket Wolf
Creek Silver
Creek Group Residential
Burn Permits: You can obtain Private Resorts: ·
Ice House Resort is situated at the 5,400’
elevation. For Ice House Resort
Campground only Call:
(530) 293-3321, ·
Echo Lake Chalet is CLOSED for the season. For
information, please check their website (echochalet.com) or call 530-659-7207; Fax: 530-659-7035; you may e-mail them at
echochalet-since1939@earthlink.net. Trailheads: ·
All trailheads have been winterized. Day use permits can be obtained at the
Pacific Ranger District to the left of the front door in the green box. Parking along the highway at Pyramid Creek
Trailhead may result in a California Highway Patrol citation and/or
towing. Remember to place your parking
pass on your dashboard when the parking lot is open. If the parking pass is not placed on your
dashboard and you park overnight, you will receive a citation. Rentals: ·
Reservations
for Robbs Hut, Loon Lake Chalet or Van Vleck Bunkhouse may be made at www.recreation.gov
or by calling (877) 444-6777 from
4 to 180 days in advance of your first night’s stay. No campfires or charcoal BBQs are permitted
at the rentals. Please remember to
secure a campfire permit for your propane stove. ·
The BBQ at ·
For
more information on the rentals, go to www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado
under publications/recreation
opportunity guides. Current Road Conditions in
the Remember when roads are wet that the weight of the vehicle(s) and moisture on roads can create resource damage and is a citable offense. OHV
Riding: · Barrett Lake Jeep Trail is now closed. ·
The Rubicon
Jeep Trail is an ·
NOTE: Starting in January 2009, the Wilderness: Desolation
Wilderness: ·
Permits are required year-round for both day
and overnight use and may be obtained at the Pacific Ranger Station. There is no charge for day-use permits; they are available
at the Pacific Ranger Station on the deck to the left of the front door. Please complete the top portion of the day
use permit, leaving the bottom portion in the green permit box on the
porch. Day use permits have been
removed from the trailheads for the winter season. You will need to stop at the Pacific
Ranger District office to obtain both day and overnight use permits. ·
Overnight permits for Desolation Wilderness
may be obtained at the Pacific Ranger District office, 4 miles east of
Pollock Pines on the north side of Highway 50 at the · Ask us about our bear canister loan program when you secure your Desolation Wilderness overnight permit. The following additional locations can issue Desolation overnight
permits on the day of departure only (first-come, first-served): ·
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Supervisor’s
Office is located at Weather Check the weather report. Be aware of possible trail and road
difficulties due to weather and/or fire. When traveling in the mountains,
prepare for sudden changes in the weather.
Always be prepared for
winter-type conditions year around.
Carry Chains. EVENTS: None at this time. |
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Special event: None at this time. Campgrounds: ·
All campgrounds on this district and Bridal Veil
Picnic Area are closed for the winter. The Pyramid/Twin Bridges parking lot
is still open with a $5.00 day-use fee, but will close soon. Call for current status. ·
Private campgrounds: El Dorado Irrigation District’s Picnic areas: Bridal Veil Picnic
Area is closed. This means there are locked bathrooms and there is no garbage
service. Pack-it-In, Pack-it-Out. It is OK to park at the top of the road and
walk down to the river – do not block the gate. Rentals: ·
Reservations
for Harvey West Cabin may be made at www.recreation.com or by calling
1 (877) 444-6777 from 4 days to 6 months in advance of your first night’s
stay. It is not available in the
winter. The reservable period for 2009
is from early June through mid-October, after which it closes for the
winter. For more information go to www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado
under publications/recreation opportunity guides. ·
Reservations
for the Sly Guard Cabin may be made at www.recreation.com or by calling 1 (877) 444-6777 from 4 days
to 6 months in advance of your first night’s stay. The reservable period is
from early June to Mid-October. The cabin is located across from the Forest
Service Sierra Springs Fire Station, on Sly Park Road, near ·
Silver · Mormon Emigrant Trail from Highway 50 through to Highway 88 is open. Mormon Emigrant Trail is not a state highway, so will not be listed on the Cal Trans road-conditions phone number or website. It will be closed when there is enough snow to prohibit travel. ·
ALERT: There will be a seasonal closure of
designated system trails and dirt roads each year from January 1 and at least
through March 31. Seasonal closures
may be longer if roads or trails are wet and susceptible to damage. Visit the
Forest’s website or call one of the OHV Riding: · Annual seasonal closure of the Elkins Flat/Gold Note OHV riding area: for motorized vehicle users, this area is included in the annual seasonal closure of dirt roads and trails from January 1 through the end of March, depending on weather and resource conditions. When the seasonal closure is lifted, consult the new free Motor Vehicle Use Maps for all roads that are legal to travel on with your vehicle. Fuelwood cutting: Current 2009 Fuelwood permits will expire on
December 31, 2009. The blue tags will not be valid next year. The 2010
Fuelwood season will begin on April 1, 2010. Winter Recreation: Mormon Emigrant special regulations: ·
Approximately
20 miles of Mormon Emigrant Trail, from Sno-Park Information: ·
Sno-Park
permits for 2009-2010 will be for sale at ·
The
Echo Lake Sno-Park, leading to ·
Echo
Summit is no longer a part of the California State Sno-Park Program. A private vendor, Trails: ·
Obtain a free list of all hiking trails on the
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The parking lot at Twin Bridges/Pyramid
trailhead is still open. During the
winter closure, parking along the highway may result in a California Highway
Patrol citation. The Pyramid Creek
Loop trail does not require a Desolation Wilderness Permit, but if you
proceed beyond this trail, a Wilderness permit is required. Day-use permits for Desolation Wilderness
are available free of charge at the trailhead during the summer season and at
the ·
Cedar Park Trail is open year-round. It is a paved handicapped-accessible hiking
trail located approximately 5 1/2 miles south of Highway 50 on · Fleming Meadow trailhead is open. Obtain a free map of the trails at a Ranger Station. It is intermittently available in the winter. Use caution on the trails. ·
Caples Creek trail is now accessible, but will
not be available when snow closes
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