Harvey West Cabin
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 11:00 p.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 26.2 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 25.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 38.7508, -120.2655
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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. Harvey West Cabin provides a cozy mountain cabin getaway experience while also providing a few modern conveniences. The Harvey West Cabin was constructed in the early 1930s by the Sacramento Box and Lumber Company. The building was used as an office and recreational facility until it was purchased in 1936 by Harvey West. West, a prominent local businessman and philanthropist, used the cabin as a summer retreat for his family until the early 1970s.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Harvey West Cabin free?
No. Harvey West Cabin charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Harvey West Cabin?
The cabin is easily accessed from Highway 50, about 30 miles east of Placerville and 30 miles west of South Lake Tahoe. Check in is done in person at the Placerville Ranger Station 4260 Eight Mile Rd., Camino Ca. 95709.
Nearby
- Alder Ridge Lookout4.1 mi
- Van Vleck Bunkhouse13.2 mi
- Echo Chalet13.2 mi
- Angora Lakes Resort13.3 mi
- Loon Lake Chalet16.5 mi
- Camp Richardson Corral17.3 mi
- Camp Richardson Resort, Lodge And17.6 mi
- Bunker Hill Lookout19.1 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site26.2 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water25.9 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
