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Special Places
Special Places
"The farther one gets into the wilderness, the greater is the attraction of its lonely freedom.”
Check out some of the unique areas on the Eldorado National Forest!
Desolation Wilderness
Desolation Wilderness is located along the crest of the Sierras north of Highway 50 between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe.
Mokelumne Wilderness
Mokelumne Wilderness lies within portions of Calaveras, Alpine, and Amador Counties and is bordered by State Highway 4 on
Celebrating Wildflowers
Celebrating Wildflowers is dedicated to the enjoyment of the thousands of wildflowers growing on our national forests and grasslands, and to educating the public about the many values of native plants.
Wildflower viewing areas for the Eldorado National Forest...
Alerts & Warnings
- Ice House Road Construction 2024
- Blue Hole Trail Closed - Salt Springs Reservoir
- East Zone Temporary Trail Closure - Rock Creek
- Rock Creek Trails Wet Weather Closure Process
- Rock Creek Snow Zone Trail Closure Process
- Mormon Emigrant Trail Winter Vehicle Use Closure
- Silver Bear Snowmobile Trail Wheeled Vehicle Closure
- Rock Creek Seasonal Closure for Critical Deer Winter Range
- Mokelumne Wilderness Year-Round Fire Restrictions