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
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