Fishing - Small mouth bass, mackinaw, German brown or rainbow trout. See Fishing
Boating - Free boat ramp access at all lakes. Paved boat ramps at Ice House Reservoir , Union Valley Reservoir , and Loon Lake .
Horseback Riding - Group and individual equestrian campgrounds at Loon Lake and Wrights Lake. Access to scenic riding trails.
Hiking - 117+ miles of trails across the Sierra Nevada. Many easy to moderate day hikes. See Hiking
Wheelchair Access - Many of the developed areas accessible for people with disabilities. Fishing pier at Gerle Creek, several parking areas, and paved boat ramps accommodate wheelchairs.
Snow Skiing - Cross-country on miles of exquisite, pristine ski trails near Loon Lake . See Skiing
Biking - 4.5 mile paved bike trail meanders through beautiful timber stands of old grove sugar and ponderosa pine trees and offers great views of the Union Valley Reservoir . See Biking
Information Station - History of Crystal Basin, once the home of the Miwok, Washo and Maidu people, and SMUD's Upper American River Project. On Ice House Road.
For more information
Eldorado National Forest
Information Center
(530) 644-6048
SMUD
(888) PIC-SMUD (742-7683)
Climate and Water Data
|