Established Camping
Harvey West Cabin
Harvey West Cabin is located in the Eldorado National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of pine and fir trees. The area experiences temperature highs around 85°F in summer and lows near 30°F in winter. Nearby attractions include Apple Hill, known for its orchards and wineries, and the historic town of Placerville, offering shops and dining options.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Eldorado National Forest
Overview
The Harvey West Cabin is located on the Silver Fork of the American River. The cabin is easily access from Silver Fork Road. The cabin has beds for 12 and can accommodate an additional eight on the floor or on the large front deck. Harvey West Cabin provides a cozy mountain cabin getaway experience while also providing a few modern conveniences. The Harvey West Cabin was constructed in the early 1930s by the Sacramento Box and Lumber Company. The building was used as an office and recreational facility until it was purchased in 1936 by Harvey West. West, a prominent local businessman and philanthropist, used the cabin as a summer retreat for his famiy until the early 1970s.
Recreation
Fishing for brown and rainbow trout is a popular activity on the river. Other pleasant pastimes include bird watching, hiking and wading in the river. The walking distance China Flat Day Use Area offers picnic tables and a beach on the riverbank.
Natural Features
The cabin sits among Ponderosa pine and cedar trees along the Silver Fork of the South Fork American River, at an elevation of 4,720 feet. The region's climate is similar to that of the Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Kyburz is 2 miles away and has limited services.
Location
Harvey West Cabin is located in California
Directions
From Highway 50: Go approximately 32 miles east of Placerville or 25 miles west of South Lake Tahoe. Turn south on to Silver Fork Road 11N40. Travel approximately 2 miles on Silver Fork Road. Turn right into the China Flat Day Use parking area approximately 300' feet past the China Flat Campground entrance. The Harvey West Cabin is located on the other side of the Silverfork American River. The combination for the bridge and the cabin will be given to you when you pick up your permit at the Placerville Ranger Station. The Placerville Ranger Station is on Highway 50 in Camino (8 miles east of Placerville). Take Exit 54 and go south on Eight Mile Road. The Ranger Station is the first driveway on your right.
Address
4260 EIGHT MILE ROAD
Camino, CA 95709
Coordinates
38.755 N
120.275 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 7 min from Sacramento
- 1 hr 12 min from Carson City
- 1 hr 39 min from Reno
- 1 hr 48 min from Stockton
