Eldorado National Forest
![[Photo]: The Pulver family relaxes along the shoreline of Gerle Creek Reservoir. 2001 Amy L. Reid, USFS.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080925142157im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado/local-resources/images/0503arch2001alr_f004n14t.jpg)
Eldorado National Forest ENF Visitor Information Eldorado Offices - |
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Recreational Activities
![[Photo]: Young Shannon West leans from her tube to investigate something while floating in the Mokelumne River. 2001 Amy L. Reid, USFS.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080925142157im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado/local-resources/images/2001alr_f005ct14.jpg)
Truly a Land of Many Uses, the Eldorado National Forest provides diverse recreational opportunities to the public. The Forest offers every visitor the chance to enjoy nature and be outdoors. Before you venture out, visit these webpages to learn more about places to visit for your activity and how to play by the rules.
Experience the wild beauty of this Forest responsibly!
WHEELED MOTOR VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE |
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The Forest Service is complying with a court order to keep all wheeled motorized travel in the Eldorado National Forest on system roads and trails. Beginning August 25, 2005, wheeled motor vehicles are allowed to operate only on the 2,200 miles of system roads and motorized trails shown as open on the new Motorized Vehicle Restrictions Map, available free-of-charge. The National Forest Transporation System of roads includes paved, graveled and dirt roads. Paved roads are legal assuming the vehicle is licensed to operate on a highway. All other routes have been closed by court order and interim Forest Order. Links to the Forest Order #03-08-02 and the Recreation Opportunity Guide for using Motorized Vehicles on the Eldorado National Forest are available below:
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The Motor Vehicle Restrictions Map is now available free-of-charge at all Both sides of the map are available for download from our maps webpage. These are large PDF files which will require long downloads and Adobe Reader to view. |
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![[Graphic]: Auto.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080925142157im_/http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado/images/symbols/auto_sym_l.jpg){kind=small}
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DEVELOPED CAMPING
The Eldorado National Forest has over 70 developed facilities including family and group campgrounds, picnic areas, boatramps, and rental cabins. 
DISPERSED CAMPING
If you like to camp "away from it all" but you want to drive there
in your car.
FISHING
The angler has many opportnities to experience fine fishing on this forest.
MOTORIZED USE TRAILS
Off-Highway Vehicle users will find many opportunities for off-road enjoyment in the Eldorado National Forest.
NON-MOTORIZED USE TRAILS
Many non-motorized trails are open to hikers, cyclists and equestrian users.
RECREATION RESIDENCES
This program gives private citizens the opportunity to own a single family cabin in designated areas on National Forest land.
RENTAL CABINS
The Eldorado National Forest has three cabin facilities available for rental.
SAFETY
Knowledge of the area, weather, terrain, limitations of your body, plus a little common sense can help to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.
SHOOTING
Although no designated shooting areas exist on the forest, plinking and target shooting are allowed on National Forest land.
WILDERNESS
The Eldorado National Forest assists in the management of two designated Wilderness Areas.
WINTER SPORTS
The fun does not stop when the snow flies. For many people it has just begun.
USDA Forest Service - Eldorado National Forest
Last Modified: Wednesday, 23 January 2008 at 19:03:02 EST