Located in the Eldorado National Forest in California.

The 63,500 acre Desolation Wilderness contains many small streams, about l50 lakes. Elevations within the wilderness range from 6,500 to over 10,000 feet. Alpine timber and flora abound. The wilderness is primary use season runs from June through September. Snowpacks sometimes close higher passes until July. Heavy use on trails from Wrights, Echo, Fallen Leaf and Eagle Falls trailheads. Lighter use in northwest portions of the wilderness. You must carry in feed for packstock. Visitor permits are required year round. There is a 700-person limit on overnight use June 15 through Labor Day, but campers may reserve permits up to 60 days in advance for that period. Groups are limited to 15 persons. No open wood fires are allowed, but portable stoves are allowed.

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