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 El Dorado National Forest - CA Posted by:  sbcamper
N 38° 50.127 W 120° 02.681
10S E 756522 N 4302667
This National Forest encompasses parts of Amador, El Dorado, and Placer counties. It welcomes over 2 million visitors annually, all seasons. Generally it is between HW88 and HW 50.
Waymark Code: WMRDZB
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2016
Views: 2
There are four ranger districts covering 80 developed campgrounds.
Amador , Georgetown, Placerville and Pacific Districts manage 2,367 miles of roads through this forest. There are 297 lakes and reservoirs. The snow melt watershed of the west slope provides power and water to the Sacramento Valley.
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349 miles of trail.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 786,994 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
Part of the Pacific Crest Trail passes through the El Dorado National Forest. 349 miles of trails.
What points of interest are there?:
The Crystal Basin includes five large reservoirs, the Rubicon Trail 4WD, access to Desolation Wilderness.
What activities are available?:
4WD, sailing, fishing, a Boy Scout camp or two.
there is horseback camp from Loon Lake.
dogs must be leashed. some campgrounds charge extra. snow mobiling, snow shoeing, skiing in season.
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
rattlesnakes, cliffs, hypothermia
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.:
all campgrounds are for fee through a concession.
all fees depend upon what you intend to do. . .
Campgroundss are under concession management and reservation system. est.$25 and up. firewood permits, wilderness access, hunting and fishing (a State license)
NO dogs in Wilderness areas or on marked trails.
Trail registers for PCT.
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
Recent Visits/Logs:
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