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Trail Report

  Check here often for updates to trail, snow conditions, fire restriction's etc. Information will be added as necessary.

 
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Georgetown

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Wentworth Springs to Ice House Rd. is accessible. There are a couple of 2 - 3ft drifts of snow at the top but several people have gone over and made good tracks. Mostly the road is clear of snow. (5/08/08)
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Recreational Activities: Motorized Use Trails

El Dorado County Forest trails and OHV access at www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado/maps/

Rubicon OHV Trail

[Photo]:  Two Jeeps travel down a section of the Rubicon OHV Trail.  2004 Photography by Amy L. Reid, USFS.Remember to tread lightly. The Rubicon OHV Trail is widely recognized as the premiere OHV route in the United States. This trans-Sierra route from northern El Dorado County to Lake Tahoe was the focus of several government agencies and OHV user groups during 2000 and 2001. An extremely successful trail reconstruction and maintenance project was completed by all the interested parties on the Lake Tahoe end of the trail during 2001.


[Photo]: A Jeeper crawls down a rock slab on the Rubicon OHV Trail.  2004 Photography by Amy L. Reid, USFS.A Cooperative Partnership in Action...

Jurisdictional and environmental issues relating to the trail exist on the western end of the trail in El Dorado County. El Dorado County, the U.S. Forest Service, along with a vast coalition of individuals, private landowners, clubs, and other user group organizations are currently working together to solve these issues.

Together, we can make the Rubicon OHV Trail a showplace of responsible four-wheeling at its best.

For more information on the projects, history, and events on the Trail check out these links.

El Dorado County Parks Rubicon Trail Page



WHEELED MOTOR VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTICE
[Graphic]: Auto. [Graphic]: 4WD.
 

The Forest Service is complying with a court order to keep all wheeled motorized travel in the Eldorado National Forest on system roads and trails. Beginning August 25, 2005, wheeled motor vehicles are allowed to operate only on the 2,200 miles of system roads and motorized trails shown as open on the new Motorized Vehicle Restrictions Map, available free-of-charge. The National Forest Transportation System of roads includes paved, graveled and dirt roads. Paved roads are legal assuming the vehicle is licensed to operate on a highway. All other routes have been closed by court order and interim Forest Order. Links to the Forest Order #03-08-02 and the Recreation Opportunity Guide for using Motorized Vehicles on the Eldorado National Forest are available below:

 
[Graphic]: ATV. [Graphic]: Motorcycle.



The Motor Vehicle Restrictions Map is now available free-of-charge at all
Eldorado National Forest offices.

Both sides of the map are available for download from our maps webpage.

These are large PDF files which will require long downloads and Adobe Reader to view.

If you like to camp "away from it all", but you like to drive there in your car, the National Forests have just what you are looking for.

"Pick Your Own Spot"

Most of the land in the National Forest is open to camping, free of charge, just for the choosing. You may camp practically anywhere that camping is not specifically prohibited. Simply find the place that suits you, pick your own spot, and camp.

When you pick your spot, make sure that it is

  • On National Forest land. A Forest map may be purchased at most Forest Service offices.
  • At least 100 feet away from streams and lakes, to help protect streamside vegetation, and prevent pollution.
  • Above the high-water mark on all lakes and reservoirs
  • In a location that does not require you to travel cross country through the woods in your vehicle. Keep your vehicle on the road.
  • Treated well. The beauty of the natural vegetation around your campsite is probably why you chose it. Keep it healthy and beautiful by not cutting anything down, not putting nails into trees, and treading carefully in meadow-like areas.

Restricted Areas - Dispersed camping around the following lakes is restricted because of heavy visitor use and the presence of summer homes: Ice House Reservoir, Gerle Creek Reservoir, Wrights Lake, Echo Lake, Silver Lake, Kirkwood Lake, Woods Lake, Caples Lake, and Stumpy Meadows Reservoir.

  • No piped water - Boil any lake, stream, or spring water for 5 minutes, or bring your own water.
  • No restrooms - You will need to make your own toilet area. Pick a place well away from camp, meadows, or any water. Each time, dig a small hole at least six inches deep, but not much more, and cover it well when you are through.
  • No garbage service - Pack out all of your trash. Look around your camping area and pick up all the trash even if it was left behind by someone else. Leave the area looking better than when you arrived.

Boat- In Camping - If you like boat-in camping, it is permitted on Bear River Reservoir, Union Valley Reservoir, Loon Lake, and Hell Hole Reservoir.

Campfires - You may want a campfire for cooking, enjoying its warmth , and roasting marshmallows. For campfires, stoves, lanterns, or barbeques used outside of a recreational vehicle, you are required to have a Campfire Permit. Your responsibility for building and extinguishing your fire safely is explained on the permit and on the Campfire Permit web page. Be aware that as fire danger becomes greater, campfires may be prohibited.

Wood - You are welcome to gather dead and down wood to use for your campfire, but you cannot take it home without a personal use fuelwood permit.

Roads - There are many fine camping spots you can reach on paved and well-graded dirt roads, but there are some rough, steep, or narrow roads that are dangerous for the family car or for bulky recreational vehicles. Make sure the road you plan to take is safe for your kind of vehicle by first talking it over with Forest Service people. Please note that your favorite spots may be accessible only from late spring to early fall due to rain and snow.

Pets - Pets are allowed, but must be kept under control at all times.



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