Harvey West Cabin
Eldorado National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: CAMINO, CA, CA
Price: From $105 per night
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1930s mountain cabin on the Silver Fork of the American River offering a cozy getaway with modern conveniences. Sleeps up to 20 people with beds for 12 plus floor and deck space, making it ideal for groups.
Wildlife alert: Golden Eagle, Spotted Owl, California Mountain Kingsnake, Western Fence Lizard, Valley Garter Snake, Dark-eyed Junco, and MacGillivray's Warbler documented in the area.
Insider tips for Harvey West Cabin: Book early — it's a federal campground with high demand. Firewood is available for purchase on-site. Access via Silver Fork Road from Highway 50 (approximately 32 miles east of Placerville).
Skip Harvey West Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer tent camping over cabin stays — only 1 cabin site available..
Best time to visit Harvey West Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Wrights Lake Equestrian Campground (ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST, CA), Ice House (Twin Bridges, CA), Wrights Lake (Kyburz, CA), Silver Creek Group Campground (POLLOCK PINES, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Harvey West Cabin
Cell signal at Harvey West Cabin (CAMINO, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with high demand.
Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Access via Silver Fork Road from Highway 50 (approximately 32 miles east of Placerville).
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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 Plac
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Eldorado National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Eldorado National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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