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Eldorado National Forest |
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Current ConditionsMemorial Day weekend brings the opening of campgrounds across the forest. Visit the Campground Status page to check on your favorite places to visit! FOREST INFORMATION UPDATEFor a consolidated listing of the status of forest roads, trails, and campgrounds, and other related topics check out this link. This report is in an older format which will be changed in the future. This report is generally updated weekly. FIRES AND EMERGENCIESWhen a large fire or emergency occurs on the Forest, we will provide up-to date information on the IncWeb site via this "MORE" link. For information on other incidents in California try these links: Current Forest Service Incidents (Inciweb) STATE HIGHWAYSCalifornia Department of Transportation (CalTrans) FISH STOCKINGMany of the reservoirs and lakes in the forest are planted with catchable-size trout from Department of Fish and Game hatcheries. If conditions permit, the following lakes, reservoirs and ponds, listed by county, will be restocked. RESERVOIR LEVELSThis is a California Department of Water Resources site. Information on the current water storage levels and total capacities on the major reservoirs in California such as, Caples , French Meadows, Ice House Reservoir, Loon Lake, Slab creek Reservoir, Silver Lake, Hell Hole, Stumpy Meadows. Sly Park Reservoir, and Union Valley Reservoir is available here. WEATHERWeather conditions vary across the Forest, where elevation ranges from 1,500 feet in the canyons to 10,000 feet at the Sierra Nevada crest. Be prepared for sudden changes in weather. Check the forecast before you adventure out. Weather presented through USDA Forest Service sites is public domain and derived from data from the National Weather Service. The USDA Forest Service is not responsible for the accuracy of this data.
CAMPGROUND STATUSIs your favorite vacation spot open? or closed? FIRE RESTRICTION STATUSWhen restrictions are in effect campfires and charcoal barbeques are allowed only in designated developed campgrounds on this forest. Only gas stoves and lanterns can be used in the general forest. OHV TRAILS STATUSLook here to find status of off-highway vehicle areas and trails. ROAD STATUSRoad accessibility changes thoughout the year. When conditions change we will update this page. |
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USDA Forest Service - Eldorado National Forest |