Eldorado National Forest

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Harvey West Cabin

Located on the west bank of the Silver Fork of the South Fork of the American River in the Eldorado National Forest, this facility offers a relaxing getaway that is an easy drive and not far off of Highway 50.

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Specifics

Number of People: 1 to 20.
Fee: $105.00 per night.
Utilities: Propane lights, heat, and appliances. A wood fireplace is also available in the great room. Firewood can be purchased at China Flat campground.
Water: Hot and cold water.
Season: Summer only. Reservations can be made 180 days in advance of stay. The Cabin cannot be reserved on Monday nights due to cleaning/maintenance.
Other: You can bring pets, but they are not allowed in the building. Please keep them leashed and quiet to minimize impact on other receationists.

• Off Highway Vehicles are allowed on designated Forest system roads and trails only. The Harvey West Cabin area is not open for OHV riding. Do not unload your quads or motorcycles
  at the cabin.

Background: The Harvey West Cabin was constructed in the early 1930's by the Sacramento Box and Lumber Company as an office and recreational facility. It was later purchased by Harvey West, a prominent local businessman and philanthropist, and used as a summer retreat by his family from 1936 to the early 1970's.

Activities: Popular summer activities include: bird watching, hiking, fishing, and wading.

For further information call (530) 644-2324.

Interior:

The Harvey West Cabin has propane lights and appliances, and a wood-burning stone fireplace. The facility has two levels with a large open great room, dining room, kitchen, two downstairs bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, and two large lofts overlooking the great room.

Sleeping accomadations include 1 queen bed, 2 double beds, 4 single beds, and 2 cots. There are ample sleeping accomadations for at least 12 people.

The cabin itself can accomadate up to 20 people comfortably. The great room has a propane heater and a large stone fire place. Both bathrooms have sinks and flush toilets. One bathroom has a shower.

Kitchen: The kitchen area has a double sink, hot and cold water, a propane stove and oven, a propane refrigerator, and a basic assortment of pots, pans, and utensils (if you are not sure bring your own).

Water: The water comes from a new well and is tested regularly for contamination.

Exterior:

In addition to the 2,000 plus square feet cabin, a large deck overlooks the Silver Fork River and is an excellent place for an additional sleeping area.

Other Information

Be prepared in case of emergencies and notify family or friends of your trip and when you expect to return.

The nearest phone is at the Kyburz store.