Park News & Updates:
El Dorado County and the CIty of South Lake Tahoe are working together on a conceptual plan for the 56 acres in South Lake Tahoe. Take the self guided tour. The link is below.
56 Acres-self guided tour instructions_201028-v2 (003).pdf
The El Dorado Trail is closed from the parking lot at Missouri Flat Road to Old Depot Road for maintenance. We are unsure how this section will be closed at this time. Please access the trail from Old Depot Road.
The El Dorado Trail will be closed between Forni Rd and the El Dorado Train Station from 11/30/20-12/1/20 for tree removal.
The Rubicon Trail is open.
Mission Statement
As identified in El Dorado County's General Plan:
Goal 9.1 - Parks and Recreation Facilities
Goal 9.1 with its supporting objectives and policies directs the County to provide adequate recreation opportunities and facilities including parks, trails, and resource-based recreation areas for the health and welfare of El Dorado County residents and visitors.
Objective 9.1.4 directs the county to conserve and promote County rivers and waterways, particularly the South Fork of the American River, as recreational and economic assets. Policies identify the River Management Plan, South Fork of the American River as the implementation plan for river management policies, and call for support of acquisition of a public river access adjacent to Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.
Goal 9.3 - Recreation and Tourism
Goal 9.3
aims to increase opportunities to capitalize on County recreational resources by encouraging tourism and recreation based businesses and industries. Associated objectives and policies address the need to protect and maintain existing natural and cultural resources and those recreation businesses and industries that attract tourism.
