Pyramid Creek Trailhead
Access point for the Desolation wilderness and to the popular Horsetail Falls. For distances and destinations check the Desolation Wilderness Trails & Trailheads page.
General Information
Closed in winter
Day use only: open sunrise to sunset
All entry into the Desolation Wilderness requires a Wilderness Permit
Campfires are NOT allowed anywhere in the Desolation Wilderness. The Campfire permit covers your camp stove and lanterns and must be carried to use an “on and off” switch style gas camp stove.
$10 Day Use Fee for parking
Address: 4260 Eight Mile Road Camino, CA 95709
Phone: (530) 644-2324
Hours: 7 days a week from 8 AM until 4:30 PM including holidays (Summer Hours)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 38.81169
Longitude: -120.123642
Directions
41 miles east of Placerville on the north side of Highway 50 near the town of Twin Bridges.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.