FOREST SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
Jeff Marsolais, Forest Supervisor
100 Forni Road
Placerville, CA 95667 Office #: 530 303-2412
530-622-5061 (closed)
California Relay: 711 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Schedule: Monday - Friday, year-round
PLACERVILLE RANGER DISTRICT
Scot Rogers, District Ranger
4260 Eight Mile Road
Camino, CA 95709 Office #: 530-644-2324
California Relay: 711 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Summer Schedule: Monday - Saturday Winter Schedule: Monday - Friday
GEORGETOWN RANGER DISTRICT
Joe Garrotto, District Ranger
7600 Wentworth Springs Road
Georgetown, CA 95634 Office #: 530 334-6477
530-333-4312 (closed)
California Relay: 711 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Summer Schedule: Monday - Friday Winter Schedule: Monday - Friday
AMADOR RANGER DISTRICT
Rick Hopson, District Ranger
26820 Silver Drive
Pioneer, CA 95666 Office #: 209 259-3774
209-295-4251 (closed)
California Relay: 711 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Summer Schedule: Monday - Friday Winter Schedule: Monday - Friday
PACIFIC RANGER DISTRICT
Dionne Uzes, District Ranger
7887 Highway 50
Pollock Pines, CA 95726-9602 Office #: 530-644-2324
California Relay: 711 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Schedule: Monday - Friday, year-round
Business office only.
Visitor Services are at Placerville RD.
PLACERVILLE NURSERY
Gary Cline
2375 Fruitridge Road
Camino, CA 95709
530-642-5021
California Relay: 711 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (office closed to public access) Schedule: Monday - Friday, year-round
National Forest Genetic Electrophoresis Laboratory
2480 Carson Road
Placerville CA 95667
Phone 530-622-1225
California Relay: 711 Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Schedule: Monday - Friday, year-round
Accessiblity of the various roads and trails on the forest depends on the time of year and the weather. Some road conditions can be predicted, others can not. Unpredictable events of nature can produce road hazards which may not be cleared upon your arrival. Be flexible and enjoy the journey!
Seasonal Road and Trail Closures
The Eldorado National Forest has several versions of these:
Forestwide Seasonal closure (does not apply to Rock Creek OHV area):
All native surface (dirt, unpaved) roads and trails are seasonally closed from January 1 through March 31st. During these winter and spring months vehicle use on dirt roads and trails is prohibited.
A Forest Order would be issued to go into the closure early or extend the closure based on forest conditions at the time.
Rock Creek OHV area has 3 different seasonal closures:
Why does Rock Creek have a separate closure? Rock Creek's trail monitoring and closure system was already in place when Travel Management analysis occured in 2005 and works well for the area.
Rock Creek Wet Weather Closure
Rock Creek OHV Trails are temporarily closed due to wet weather when 1.5 inches or more of precipitation is measured. The trails will open after a 48 hour period of drying weather. (Map and trail list is available on the Forest Order page.)
Snow Zone Closure
The eastern portion of the Rock Creek system is closed when 2 inches of snow is measured until the snow has completely melted from the Bald Mountain Staging area. (Map and trail list is available on the Forest Order page.)
Winter Deer Range Closure
From November 10 to May 1st the southern portion of the trail system is closed for wildlife needs. (Map and trail list is available on the Forest Order page.)
Forest Rules, Regulations, and Forest Specific Forest Orders (regulations)
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022. Forest Order 03-21-21.
Dirt Roads and Trails (native surface, unpaved)
Forestwide
The Seasonal Road and Trail closure is NOT in effect.
Extended Closure: Rainfall, soil moisture, road and trail conditions, and weather forecasts are factors that may trigger an extension of the seasonal closure past April 1st.
Annual Closure: January through at least March 30. This may be extended depending on forest conditions.
During the winter and spring months vehicle use on dirt roads and trails is prohibited. Use of soaked roads and trails contributes to sedimentation of streams and costly trail damage that can be prevented by avoiding use when trails are holding water. By allowing roads and trails to dry sufficiently, users will ensure quality trail opportunities in the future.
Mormon Emigrant Trail (MET) / Iron Mountain road
Placerville/ Amador
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
STATUS: GEORGETOWN RANGER DISTRICT - WENTWORTH SPRINGS AND HELL HOLE AREAS
Road
Status
ELD-63 Wentworth Springs Road (from Georgetown to Eleven Pines road)
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
14N23 (FR 25) Blacksmith Flat - from Ralston to Forest Road 2
CLOSED still due to LANDSLIDES in 2017 & 2019. The slide will likely cost more than $1 million to remove and mitigate hazards. The area is unstable.
14N19 Desert Cold Springs Road
Closed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE.
14N08 (FR 2) Eleven Pines- from Wentworth Springs road to Hell Hole
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
13N42 Pigeon Roost
Closed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE. Impassable.
Forebay Road
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
11NY05 Crooked Silver Road
Closed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE.
Rock Creek - West Trails**
Open.
The Rock Creek Trails are appropriate for OHVs, bicycles, equestrians and hikers. There may be some down trees blocking sections of trails, so please use with caution. If you come to an obstruction, please turn around. Do not go off trail to get around the obstacle, because it causes resource damage.
For the most up to date information call the Georgetown Ranger Station at 530-333-4312 or our virtual office number at 530 334-6477.
Updates on the Rock Creek trails status are available on Twitter at twitter.com/eldoradonf/.
Rock Creek has it's own wet weather closure plan and does not fall under the forest-wide seasonal closure.(Map and trail list is available on the Forest Order page.)
Rock Creek - Southern Trails
(Crossier Loop Critical Deer Winter Range)***
The winter closure IS in effect at this time: (November 10 through May 1. ***)
For the most up to date information call the Georgetown Ranger Station at 530-333-4312 or our virtual office number at 530 334-6477.
Rock Creek - East side portion
The eastern portion of the Rock Creek system is closed when 2 inches of snow is measured until the snow has completely melted from the Bald Mountain Staging area. (Map and trail list is available on the Forest Order page.)
For trail conditions on the Rubicon Trail, see www.pirate4X4.com or Eldorado County, ‘Rubicon Trail’ link.
16E21 Barrett Lake Jeep Trail
Closed for Winter.
For more information go to the Hi-Landers web page as they maintain the trail under the Adopt-A-Trail program. http://hi-landers.com/BLT/BLT.html
13N28 South Creek Road
Closed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE. Impassable.
12N78 Union Valley Road
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
xxxxx Union Valley Bike trail
Parts are under construction.
12N52 Wolf Creek Road (north side of lake) from Westpoint Boatramp to Ice House road
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
12N30 Bryant Springs - from Peavine Ridge to Westpoint Boatramp on Union Valley Reservoir
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
11N99 Granite Springs
Partially accessible. Road is clear to the #11N42 junction. Road closed beyond 11N42 junction due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE (washed out). )
See Seasonal Road and Trail Closure in Forest Order table at the top of the page.*
11N60 Jaybird Canyon
Closed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE. Impassable.
11N55 Peavine Ridge
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
11N52 Lake Shore Drive (north side of Ice House Reservoir)
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
xxxxx Ice House Bike Trail
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
11N38 Weber Mill Road
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
See Seasonal Road and Trail Closure in Forest Order table at the top of the page.*
11N37 Ice House/ Wrights Lake Tie
Open.
11N26 Wrights Lake - from Highway 50 to Wrights Lake
Open depending on snow levels - from the intersection with the Ice House Wrights Lake Tie road north to the campground. (Note: campground is closed for the winter).
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area from the Tie road intersection south is still Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
STATUS: PLACERVILLE RANGER DISTRICT - HIGHWAY 50 SOUTH AREA
Road
Status
12N59 Slab Creek Road
Closed due to 2017/18 STORM DAMAGE. Impassable.
12N58 Camp Six Road
Closed due to 2017/18 STORM DAMAGE. Impassable.
12N34 Forebay Road
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
11N53 Alder Creek Picnic
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
11N46 Alder Creek
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
11N40 Silver Fork
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
11N23D Packsaddle Pass
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
11N16 45 Mile Campground
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
10N83 North South
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
10N40 Plum Creek
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
Closed at MP12.7, Storm Damage/flagged, also large tree down blocking south side of storm damage at MP 14.
9N49 Steely Road
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
Closed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE. Impassable.
9N46 Bear Meadow Loop
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
Closed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE. Impassable.
9N45 Caldor
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
Closed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE. Impassable. 150’ washout 1 mile west of the intersection with the 10N83 road.
9N34 Hasse Dairy
Road
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
Closed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE. Impassable.
9N34C McKinney Holdup
Road
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21
Closed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE. Impassable.
9N10 Willow Flat
Road
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
Closed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE. Impassable.
Caples Trail System
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
17E15 Cody Meadows
17E20 Silver Fork
17E22 from Highway 88 north to end
17E49 Strawberry Creek
17E51 Caples Creek
17E53 Kirkwood Lake Loop
17E63 Forgotten Flat
17E71 Old Silver Lake Trail
17E73 Strawberry 4WD Trail
17E74 Spur Bee 4WD Trail.
Elkins Flat*
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
17E73 Strawberry Canyon
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
17E16 Little Round Top Trail
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
16E26 Long Canyon 4WD trail
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities.Forest Order 03-21-21.
14E31 Plummer Ridge Loop
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
Closed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE. Impassable.
13E19 Pony Express Trail
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The trail south of Highway 50 is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
13E08 Fleming Trail System
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
13E04 Cedar Park Trail
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
STATUS: AMADOR RANGER DISTRICT - HIGHWAY 88 AREA
Road
Status
8N50 Salt Springs/ Tiger Creek
Open.
PG&E handles access to this gate.
8N32 Panther Ridge Road
Closed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE.
Access into the area is limited to Ellis road when not covered in snow. No funding for repairs at this time.
8N25 (FR92) Ellis Creek
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
8N23 Mehrten Springs
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
8N05 (FR91) Panther Creek
Closed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE.
Access into the area is limited to Ellis road when not covered by snow. No funding for repairs at this time.
8N05G East Panther Creek 36 Road
Closed due to 2016/17 STORM DAMAGE.
Access into the area is limited to Ellis road when not covered by snow. No funding for repairs at this time.
8N03 Bear River
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
Gold Note*
CALDOR FIRE AREA CLOSURE - The area is Temporarily Closed through March 31, 2022 due to the Caldor Fire suppression, repair and BAER activities. Forest Order 03-21-21.
19E01 Deer Valley
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
17E79 Mud Lake Road and17E24 / 16E26 Hungalelti Ridge
Open unless inaccessible due to snow.
**Rock Creek Wet Weather Closure: During the Winter season (and other parts of the year as applies) as we get a total of 1.5" of rain or 2.0" of snow, we automatically close our Rock Creek trails. The closure of the trails applies to Off-Highway Vehicles, Bicycles and Equestrians to prevent resource damage to the trails in wet condition. We allow 48 hours drying time in order to re-open.
***Using any type of motor vehicle or bicycle on a forest development road or trail is prohibited between the days of November 10 and May 1, except Darling Ridge Road (12N80), Mosquito Road (12N60), Rock Creek Road (12N70), Slate Mountain Mine Road (12N83), Slate Mountain Road (12N76) and Lower Rock Creek Trail (Trail No. 23-25). Forest Order 03-00-03.
