Highway 50 Corridor Area
Access renown recreation areas including waterfalls, hiking, camping, climbing, and skiing along Highway 50. The historic Pony Express Trail and the South Fork of the American River parallel the highway through this part of the forest offering opportunities for hiking, swimming, and fishing.
General Information
Passes & Permits
All entry into the Desolation Wilderness requires a Wilderness Permit
Recreation Sites
Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe
Site Closed
Nestled on over 40 pristine acres at the top of Echo Summit, Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe is South Lake Tahoe's premier machine groomed sledding, tubing, and snow play resort. Adventure Mountain…
Lovers Leap Campground
Site Open
Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.Lovers Leap CampgroundFees and Passes
Pony Express National Historic Trail
Experience a section of the historic Pony Express Trail that carried mail to and from San Francisco, California to St Joseph, Missouri from 1860-1861. This part of the trail runs 38.24 miles point to…
Pyramid Creek Trailhead
Site Open
Access point for the Desolation wilderness and to the popular Horsetail Falls. For distances and destinations check the Desolation Wilderness Trails & Trailheads page.
Sand Flat Campground
Site Open
Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.Sand Flat CampgroundFees and…
Sierra At Tahoe
Site Closed
Sierra At Tahoe is one of two ski operations on the Eldorado National Forest operating under a special use permit. Sierra offers winter recreation opportunities and equipment…