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- 10/1/2026 - Tahoe National Forest will be placing fractured rock in depression spots that seasonally flood on the Rubicon Trail. There will be temporary delays on Monday, October 5 through Thursday, October 8 from Miller Lake traveling west.
- 10/1/2026 - El Dorado Trail Missouri Flat Overpass will be closed Friday, October 2, from 7:30 AM to 12 PM for graffiti removal.
- 9/17/2026 - Construction continues on the Diamond Springs Parkway 1B Project between Missouri Flat Road and Highway 49. This road work will require closure of the interim parking area beginning September 18, 2026. Old Depot Bike Park and El Dorado Trail parking will be temporarily available at the southern end of the parking lot of 4369 Golden Center Drive and the southwest portion of the Walmart parking lot (4300 Missouri Flat Road). Please see the following News Release(PDF, 289KB) for more information.
- 9/2/2026 - It is with great pleasure that we announce the 2026 Parks and Trails Division Volunteer Awardees selected by the Parks and Recreation Commission for their dedication, passion, and countless hours of service to County parks, trails, and rivers. Visit the Volunteer Recognition page to meet the Awardees.
- 5/4/2026 - El Dorado County's Forebay Park Improvement Project was selected as one of 18 local park recommended projects to be funded by the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant program to improve outdoor recreation for communities across California. Visit the Upcoming Projects page for more information on the Forebay Park Improvement Project. Check out the State Parks press release announcing the LWCF recommended grant funding.
- 2/9/2026 - CAL FIRE Amador–El Dorado Unit (AEU), in partnership with the County of El Dorado and Friends of the El Dorado Trail, is working to improve safety, accessibility, and wildfire resilience along the unpaved section of the El Dorado Trail. Please see the CAL FIRE News Release(PDF, 447KB) and El Dorado Trail Map(PDF, 5MB) for more information.
- 12/1/2025 - Henningsen Lotus Park 2026 Annual Parking Passes are now available for purchase and will be valid until December 31, 2026.
- 10/30/2025 - Please see the updated Parks Division Fee Schedule(PDF, 440KB) effective December 1, 2025.
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