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Campground Management - Seeking Campground Concession Proposals

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We are soliciting applications from qualified applicants for a Special Use Permit to provide high quality public service in the operation and maintenance of recreation facilities.

Recreation Fee Program Accomplishments

Check out the 2017 report of the Eldorado's Accomplishments for the Recreation Enhancement Act Fee program.

 




SOFAR All Lands Cohesive Strategy

A collaborative project in the South Fork American River (SOFAR) watershed, involving communities, public and private timber, water, power, recreation, and protected species.

Tree Mortality

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Information on the Eldorado National Forest's and California's Tree Mortality response.
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Storm Damage Information


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