Eldorado
 

Welcome to the "Gateway to the Sierra".

Teenage girl looking out over the beautiful Sly Park Lake.

Come Discover, Explore, and Enjoy!

Established in 1910, the Eldorado hosts over 2.1 million visitors each year. The Forest offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities to the forest visitor looking to explore, seek out new adventures, or revisit old memories. With over 80 developed campgrounds and picnic areas, hundreds of miles of roads and trails, multiple large lakes and reservoirs, innumerable miles of rivers and streams, great scenery, and an abundance of plant and wildlife, visitors can find a place or activity to suit them.

Where will you find your next adventure? 

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New Recreation Residence Appraisal Completed

Forest Supervisor Kathy Hardy has accepted the new appraisals for valuing recreation residence typical lots.  This value is used to establish the base fee for each recreation residence permit.  The results of the recently completed appraisals have been sent to each recreation residence permit holder.  Click here for answers to commonly asked questions regarding the appraisal process and how it affects fees.

Spotlights

Stewardship and Timber Sale Contract Project Offerings

Check out the Stewardship and Timber Sale Contracting page for the contract information for the Meiss Trap Forest Health Stewardship project.

42 Routes Project

The U.S. District Court has directed the Forest Service to close sections of forty-two routes until a supplemental EIS for route segments that cross meadows is completed.

 




Prescribed Fire Projects:

The Forest Service is working on the prescribed fire program in the Eldorado National Forest when weather conditions are right. Check link for active projects for January 23, 2013.

El Dorado and Amador County Resource Advisory Committees (RAC)

The Secure Rural Schools Act has been renewed for one year.

Alerts & Warnings

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Highlights

  • ENF Proposed Projects - SOPA Link opens in a new window
    The Schedule of Proposed Actions database contains the status and environmental analysis documents of the Eldorado NF's Proposed Projects.
  • Current Conditions
    The forest is always changing. Find out the latest in weather, road and campground status, lake levels, fish stocking, etc.!
  • Reservations OffSite Link

    To make reservations for campsites, cabin rentals, and Desolation Wilderness permits go to www.recreation.gov or call Toll Free at 1-877-444-6777.

  • Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG)
    These guides contain information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.
  • Vehicle Travel on the Eldorado
    Roads and trails on the Eldorado are designated for wheeled motor vehicle travel. Vehicle travel off these designated roads and trails is prohibited. Check your destination before you go.
  • ENFIA Forest Store is Online! OffSite Link

    Check it out for books, clothing, maps, Smokey Bear merchandise, and toys.

  • Stewardship Contracting
    Stewardship End Result Contracting includes natural resource management practices seeking to promote a closer working relationship with local communities in a broad range of activities that improve land conditions.