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/eot2008/20090510181258im_/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/eot2008/20090510181258im_/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 TRAVEL |
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IMPORTANT NOTICE |
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Roads and trails on the Eldorado are designated for wheeled motor vehicle travel. Vehicle travel off these designated roads and trails is prohibited. Maps and information is available on the Vehicle Travel Web page and hard copies of the maps can be obtained at one of our forest offices. |
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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, 08 April 2009 at 14:22:22 EDT