Forest Service and private campgrounds are spread along the Interstate 80 corridor from Colfax to beyond Truckee, north to Jackson Meadow Lake and south along the Foresthill Road. Many are easily accessible right off I-80. The more secluded campgrounds are found out a variety of side roads. Cyclers find miles of roads, including old Highway 40. And the rolling terrain along Highway 89.

Discover mountain lakes, historic trails, camping, lodging, recreation, cabin rentals in Amador and Alpine Counties. Motels and B and Bs. Nordic Skiing in Winter Forests. Snow Cat Tours at Kirkwood. Backpack to 4th of July Lake. Camp at Indian Grinding Rock State Park. A Scenic Drive Over Carson Pass.

Sierra Fishing at Its Most Spectacular. Takes you to some of the best fishing. Places most people have never visited. Trips in this guide have been divided by counties and then by fishing. Has its own separate category. Has its own individual page with all the information to plan your Sierra fishing outing. Of the Sierra lakes and streams.

Discover All the Wonders of Echo Summit. Many of the best campgrounds are found in the Crystal Basin. Off the main highway, Crystal Basin makes an ideal place for families to spend days or even a week or two camped on the shore of one of the many lakes that are scattered about the basin. Farther up the pass are more campgrounds, some right along the American River near Kybruz. Others hidden along the Silver Fork. Highlights of the Echo Summit Area. Sly Park and Jenkinson Lake.

Camping, Lodging, Recreation Activities. A Scenic Drive Over Ebbetts Pass. Known as the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway. Spring, summer, or fall - the trip is different in every season. Be sure to fill up with gas and pack a picnic lunch and a camera. On your way up from the west side, take time to drive out to Spicer Meadow Reservoir, Bear Valley,. And the quaint town of Markleeville.