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Amador |
Georgetown
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Pacific Ranger
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Placerville
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Forest Web Page Address:
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***** FOREST-WIDE INFORMATION***** FIRE RESTRICTIONS: NONE AT THIS TIME. 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*** The 2009 Fuelwood
season ended December 31, 2009 and all 2009 permits expired at that
time. The 2010 permit season will
reopen on/about April 1, 2010. Permits
are $15.00 per cord with a two-cord minimum
purchase each time. 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, Georgetown and Amador Ranger Districts. Office locations for year-round visitor information and permits:
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. The
office will be closed Monday, February 15, 2010 for Presidents Day Georgetown Ranger Station in Georgetown (530) 333-4312, is open Monday through
Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Placerville Ranger Station in Camino (530) 644-2324, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. -
4:30 p.m. The office will be closed
Monday, February 15, 2010 for Presidents Day Pacific Ranger Station in Pollock Pines (530) 644-2349. Effective
December 20, 2009, our hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Office is closed
holidays. Seasonal
Information Stations: ·
Carson Pass
Information Station on Highway 88 at ·
The Crystal Basin
Information Station has closed for the season. Campgrounds: 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 ·
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 4 miles east of Pollock Pines on the north side of Highway 50 at the
Mill Run Road exit. Permits may be
arranged over the phone or in person.
For information about Desolation Wilderness, please call (530)
647-5415 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or go to 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 at 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 closed. It is a Forest Road, not a CA State highway, so will not be listed on the Cal Trans road-condition phone number or website. 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. ·
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 ·
Most all forest roads are now accessible only by
high-clearance 4WD vehicles (Rubicon-type vehicles) as well as snowmobile;
native surface (dirt) roads are open to wheeled vehicles until December 31,
2009 when they will be closed to such use until March 31, 2009. 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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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: BEAR
ENCOUNTERS ARE MORE PREVALENT THAN IN PAST YEARS. 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: Closed; Access road closed due to snow during the winter. 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. During the winter months access to these
campgrounds is via Tiger Creek Road. Public Phones: Available at PiPi, Pardoes Point, and Kirkwood Campgrounds and on the porch of the Carson Pass Information Station. Picnic Areas: · All picnic-day use areas are closed due to weather. Private Resorts: Call or go online for information. · Silver Lake Boat Ramp is run by the Eldorado Irrigation District. Closed for the season. · 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 Closed for the season. ·
Roads: Forest Roads are NOT PLOWED when snow-covered. 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. · Mud Lake Road: Closed. · Tragedy Spring, Dufrene, and Lake Kirkwood Roads: Closed. ·
North-South Road and Sopiago Creek Roads: Paved roads open if accessible. Roads are not plowed. · Cat Creek, Mehrten Spring and Foster Meadow Roads: Closed. Drive carefully. · Mormon Emigrant Trail (MET) CLOSED: From Highway 50, via Sly Park through to Highway 88. Please Note: as the weather changes to winter and the road is closed, a snow berm is 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, are 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: Closed. · Tiger Creek Road: Open. Drive carefully. ·
Bear River Road: Closed. ·
Plasse’s Road: Closed. ·
Kit Carson Road: Closed. ·
Woods Lake Road, Schneider Cow Camp Road,
Forestdale Divide and Blue Lakes Road: Closed
by Alpine County. Call (530) 694-2140, option 2, for Alpine County Road information. OHV Roads and
Trails: Seasonal Closure NOTE: Dirt Roads and Trails are Closed,
Effective January 1, 2010 – March 31, 2010. Seasonal closures may be
longer if roads or trails are wet and susceptible to damage. Seasonal closures became effective,
January 1, 2009, when the Eldorado National Forest began implementation of
the new designated route system which includes seasonal closure of dirt roads
and trails from January 1 through March 31 each year. Please see the Eldorado Forest
website for information at, www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado General Information: 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. · Grooming Report: February2; Groomed from Peddler Hill, down the Dufrene crossing to Bear River Resort area, across the dam and up Pardoes Road to Four Corners. Grooming continues up Squaw Ridge to the warming hut and meadow below, at the canyon entrance. There is a lot of snow, even down low. Snow is fantastic. Best in years. Hiking Trails: · Call the Amador District Office for updated information regarding hiking trails. Currently hiking trails are not accessible due to snow. Snow Shoes or Cross-Country Skis recommended. 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. Winter
Camping in the Carson Pass Management Area: A Wilderness
Permit is still required for overnight camping. Designated sites will not be assigned when there
is at least one foot of snow on the ground.
Minimum distances from watersheds still apply, as well as group size
limits and fire restrictions. 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 when there is less than one foot of snow on the
ground. There is no camping at Parking at Carson Pass and Meiss Trailhead: A California Sno-Park Pass is required. · 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. See Sno-Park
Permits below for information. 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: 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. Highway Status: Always check road conditions and possible need for chains. Go to; www.dot.ca.gov/cig-bin/roads.cgi Enter the highway number. 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: Call California Department of Fish & Game for information (916) 358-2900. Hunting for Jackrabbit is open year-round. Spring turkey season begins March 27 and runs through May 2, 2010. Note: NO HUNTING, or
carrying of GUNS IN FIRING CONDITION, is allowed in the Parking: ·
Daily
Use Fee: June 1- October 31 of each year a
Recreation Enhancement Act $5.00 Fee, per day, is required at Carson Pass,
Meiss, Woods Lake Trailheads and Woods Lake Day Use Area. Please use the self-registration
envelopes. Completely fill out both
the envelope and stub, leaving the stub visible in the windshield to avoid
citation. An · Sno-Park
Permit: California Sno-Park Passes are required from November
1, 2009, through May 31, 2010 at Carson Pass, Meiss, and Iron Mountain
Sno-Parks. Both a $5.00 daily and a $25.00 seasonal passes are
available at the Amador Ranger District and other vendors. To
see an on-line, printable list of sales outlets at which you can buy the
required permit, search; California
Sno-Parks, and scroll down to Vendor
List. Follow the directions on the
website. 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 Tahoe National Forest. Call for updates (530) 367-2224. 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
Icehouse
and Westpoint Boat Launch parking areas plowed by SMUD; garbage service
provided. Campgrounds: Please
see the CAMPGROUND
STATUS (all others closed if not listed below): Westpoint
Campground (not day use boat parking) -
overnight camping allowed 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 Loon Lake Chalet has been
removed. Renters will need to
bring their own propane stove. If you
don’t have a valid 2009 Campfire Permit, you can obtain one when you pick up
your permit. Please
remember to secure a campfire permit for your propane stove. ·
For
more information on the rentals, go to www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado
under publications/recreation
opportunity guides. SnoPark Passes · 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 Pacific Ranger District and other vendors. See Sno-Park Permits below for information. There is no self-registration available at Sno-Parks. · To see an on-line printable list of sales
outlets at which you can buy the required permit, search; California Sno-Parks, and follow the
directions on the website. There is no
self-registration available at Sno-Parks. Current Road Conditions in
the Crystal Basin: 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. SMUD does plow Ice House Road, however, the roads may be slushy and icy in areas. Ice House Road – mostly wet and bare with intermittent icy patches to Loon Lake. Wright’s Tie Road (11N37) to Ice House Reservoir – mostly wet and bare. Ice house Boat Launch – one lane is plowed down the ramp to boat launch; parking area is mostly snow covered with one lane plowed; 4WD vehicles recommended. NO ICE ON LAKE. Peavine Ridge Road (11N55) to Union Valley Road (12N30) – mostly clear and dry with intermittent icy patches. Union Valley Road (11N55 to 12N30) Westpoint Boat Launch – mostly wet and bare; one lane plowed in parking area; snow is melting fast; there is NO ICE ON UNION VALLEY RESERVOIR. The recent warm weather has caused snow
covered travel routes to soften considerably.
Therefore, these routes are not recommended for wheeled vehicle
travel. This has led to vehicles
becoming stuck in the deep, soft snow resulting in expensive towing bills. REMINDER – THE SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE IS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT
RESTRICTING ALL MOTOR VEHICLES ON NATIVE SURFACE (DIRT) ROADS FROM DECEMBER
31, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2010. Before Heading for Snow Country CALTRANS suggests
the following: Make sure your brakes, windshield wipers, defroster, heater and exhaust
system are in top condition. Check your antifreeze and be ready for colder temperatures. You may want
to add special solvent to your windshield washer reservoir to prevent ice
from forming. Check your tires. Make sure they are properly inflated and the tread is
in good condition. Other suggested items to carry in your car are an ice scraper or
commercial de-icer, a broom for brushing snow off your car, a shovel to free
you car if it is "snowed in", sand or burlap for traction if your
wheels should become mired in snow and an old towel to clean your hands. It is also a good idea to take along water, food, warm blankets and extra
clothing. A lengthy delay will make you glad you have them. Weather conditions may warrant detouring traffic from the main roadway.
It is strongly suggested that drivers always keep an updated map containing
the areas of travel. If you have a cellular telephone, pre-load the Caltrans Highway
Information Network (CHIN) phone numbers for convenient, updated road
conditions. Put an extra car key in you pocket. A number of motorists have locked
themselves out of their cars when putting on chains and at ski areas. Driving Tips:
Allow enough time. Trips to the mountains can take longer during winter
that other times of the year, especially if you encounter storm conditions or
icy roads. Get an early start and allow plenty of time to reach your
destination. Keep your gas tank full. It may be necessary to change routes or turn
back during a bad storm or you may be caught in a traffic delay. Keep windshield and windows clear. You may want to stop at a safe turnout
to use a snow brush or scraper. Use the car defroster and a clean cloth to
keep the windows free of fog. Slow down. A highway speed of 65 miles per hour may be safe in dry
weather, but an invitation for trouble on snow and ice. Snow and ice make
stopping distances much longer, so keep your seat belt buckled and leave more
distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead. Bridge decks and shady
spots can be icy when other areas are not. Remember to avoid sudden stops and
quick direction changes. Be more observant. Visibility is often limited in winter by weather
conditions. Slow down and watch for other vehicles that have flashing lights,
visibility may be so restricted during a storm that it is difficult to see
the slow moving equipment. When stalled, stay with your vehicle and try to conserve fuel while
maintaining warmth. Be alert to any possible exhaust or monoxide problems. 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, Bridal Veil Picnic Area and Twin Bridges
Trailhead are closed for the winter. See Below for parking restrictions. ·
Private campgrounds: El Dorado Irrigation District’s Sly
Park campground is open year-round, weather conditions permitting. (530)
644-2545 (www.eid.org). 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 June 5, 2010 through October 19, 2010, 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 June 17, 2010 through October 20,
2010. 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 closed. Mormon Emigrant Trail is not a state highway, so will not be listed on the Cal Trans road-conditions phone number or website. It is 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 2010 Motor Vehicle Use Maps for all roads that are legal to travel on with your vehicle. Fuelwood cutting: Fuelwood permits expired on December 31, 2009. The blue tags will not be valid in 2010. No woodcuttting is permitted in January, February and March, coinciding with the 3-month dirt road closure. 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 Pacific, Placerville and Amador
Ranger Stations, Williams Equipment Center in Shingle Springs and the Kyburz
Mini-mart on Highway 50. The Sno-Park
season begins on November 1, 2009. Day-use permits are $5.00 and season
permits are $25.00. ·
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 closed for the winter.
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, weather permitting. 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 still accessible, but
will not be available when snow closes
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