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Recreation Region: Hat Creek Ranger District

Tamarack Trailhead

Current Conditions
Conditions may change rapidly. Be prepared for inclement weather.

This trailhead offers easy access into the Thousand Lakes wilderness. The Tamarack Trail is an easy climb of approximately 3.5 miles to beautiful Lake Eiler and an easy loop through the lower lakes.

General Information

Please pack out garbage. 

June - October

Open 24 hours/day

Wilderness is closed to all motorized vehicles and equipment.

No wilderness permit required.  Self registration requested.  Campfire permits required for stoves and lanterns.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 40.71008

Longitude: -121.53278

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated August 10, 2026