The Eldorado National Forest in the central Sierra Nevada covers portions of Alpine, Amador, El Dorado and Placer counties.
Special places include the popular (and dog-friendly) Desolation and Mokelumne wilderness areas.
Eldorado National Forest
Eldorado National Forest
- Address: 100 Forni Rd., Placerville, California 95667
- Website
- Phone Number: (530) 622-5061
Eldorado National Forest
Related Stories
El dorado county
Named for the mythical city of gold, El Dorado County epitomizes California Gold Country. Its county seat, Placerville,… Read more.
Make apple hill a dog-friendly tradition
September and October in El Dorado County means apples—lots and lots of apples and all the good things,… Read more.
Top spots for soaking up mountain majesty
Rise above the summer heat at these high-elevation campgrounds. • Convict Lake Campground, Inyo National Forest: Talk about… Read more.
El dorado county’s adventure loop
Next time you can wrangle a weekend away in Gold Country, head east on Highway 50, exit at… Read more.
Wandering El Dorado County
El Dorado County is one of the state’s most diverse when it comes to beguiling attractions. From dog-friendly… Read more.
A place to let Lucy loose on the Pacific Crest Trail
The rugged Carson Pass area is one of Northern California's premier alpine hiking regions in summer and a… Read more.