Eldorado National Forest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coyote mint along the PCT trail, approaching the backside of Elephants Back peak. Spring finally came to Carson Pass in the High Sierras. Truly beautiful and fun place to explore. 
#nature #hiking #backpacking #camping #PCT
Coyote mint along the PCT trail, approaching the backside of Elephants Back peak. Spring finally came to Carson Pass in the High Sierras. Truly beautiful and fun place to explore. 
#nature #hiking #backpacking #camping #PCT
Beautiful alpine lake near Kirkwood ski resort.
#WinterWonders
👌🏞 #california #sacramento #auburn
Pyramid Creek Cascades flows from Desolation Lake to Ropi lake in the Desolation Wilderness. Located South of Lake Aloha and the PCT, Shorter day route from Horsetail Falls trail off hwy 50.  Beautiful set of Cascades with great backpacking lakes on both ends.

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Where to stay in Eldorado National Forest

Panoramic landscape scene with sun shining behind the snow capped mountains in Lake Tahoe California

West Meadows

West Meadows might not have many top sights, but Cornice Express Ski Lift and Solitude Ski Lift are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

West Meadows
Lake Tahoe California. Emerald Bay. Winter Drone Panorama. Beautiful colors.

Palisades

While there might not be top attractions in Palisades, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kirkwood Mountain Resort and Cornice Express Ski Lift.

Palisades
This way - Skiing - Snowboarding - Trails

Juniper Ridge

While Juniper Ridge isn't home to many top sights, Cornice Express Ski Lift and Slide Mountain Ski Lift are some notable places to visit nearby.

Juniper Ridge
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe

3.5 out of 5
50 Highway 50 Stateline NV
The price is NZ$159 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$159
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Stateline. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 3 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the bar and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (4,808 reviews)
Room were good and all esle , just did not like that you had to pay for parking seprate from you stay fees.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort

4 out of 5
55 Highway 50 Stateline NV
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$246 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$246
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Stateline. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (4,849 reviews)
The amenities were great! We even had a fridge in the room which I wasn’t expecting but no microwave. Also the down side is they put a $200 hold when you check in which I wasn’t aware of ahead of time I knew about the parking fees and resort fee at the property but you get $100 back when you check ...

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

4 out of 5
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA
The price is NZ$304 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$304
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,467 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Marriott's Timber Lodge

Marriott's Timber Lodge

4 out of 5
4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA
Stay at this hotel in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 hot tubs and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Great room, clean, great staff. Wonderful location with gondola nearby. Great perks like hot cookies in the lobby! The pools and jacuzzis were nice and warm. Nice to stay right there in the village.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Marriott's Timber Lodge
The Americana Village

The Americana Village

2 out of 5
3845 Pioneer Trl South Lake Tahoe CA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,556 reviews)
Clean room, great customer service

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

The Americana Village
Stardust Lodge

Stardust Lodge

2.5 out of 5
4061 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe CA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in South Lake Tahoe. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (803 reviews)
The proximity to the gondola is excellent, literally across the street. This is a lodge, not a hotel but most of the properties in Tahoe are lodges/inns. It is an old property and it is not like staying at the Marriot on the other side of the street. However, the people are great, the rooms are just ...

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Stardust Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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