This website is established for the Desolation Wilderness Volunteers, and for public information. Our goal is the preservation of wilderness and the education of its visitors to achieve it. We will use this site to plan events, contact each other, exchange information, and provide the public with condition updates. Our volunteers have gone through extensive training and are here to help.
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As of May 2024, bear canisters are available for purchase or rental at several Forest Service locations. A nominal fee starting at $5 covers rental expenses.
West side of Desolation Wilderness: Placerville Ranger Station in Camino off US Hwy 50
East side of Desolation Wilderness: Taylor Creek Visitor Center off CA Hwy 89 near South Lake Tahoe
For Mokelumne Wilderness: Carson Pass Information Station located on Hwy 88; Amador Ranger District office in Pioneer off CA Hwy 88 (no fee)
Bear Canisters Now Required in Desolation Wilderness
Recreation.gov Wilderness Permit
Important Updates for Visitor Use at Desolation Wilderness
Desolation Wilderness Trail Conditions
Fly Fishing in Desolation Wilderness