Harvey West Cabin

California · Nearby: US-50 west of Echo Summit (CA)

Harvey West Cabin is in Camino, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has glamping or cabin units.

5.0 (7 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
4260 EIGHT MILE ROAD
27 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe16.5 mi to Emerald Baystraight-line

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

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Key facts

Pets
Not listed — check with campground
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
27 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 16.5 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) Listing
Water
Not listed — check with campground
Price
Lowest listed rate $105/night (live price once you pick dates) Listing
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Why stay here?

  • Has cabins if you don't want to bring gear.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

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Cabin Nonelectric
Up to 20 peopleSingle,Twin/Double,Queen, 8 beds
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Before you go

CA California rules for campers

Booking
California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
Bears
State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
Chains
Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap

Harvey West Cabin: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Harvey West Cabin?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Harvey West Cabin?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)

Recent guest reviews

Renita L ★ 5 · Sep 2025
Finally got a new refrigerator/freezer and stove, and oven that works! Great cabin, rustic but big.
Gregory M ★ 5 · Sep 2025
This was a great location for all 12 men in the family to spend a long weekend at. The cabin is rustic, but comfortable. The location associated to the river, and the fly fishing were awesome. The kitchen stalked with pots, pans and utensils was a bonus. The propane lamps keep the cabin warm. Even with temps down to the 50s at night we kept windows open, and it felt great. Everyone in our group wants to return. For $105 a night you can't beat it. With the current fire restrictions, we used our own propane grills and griddles outside on the porch to prepare all of our meals. We look forward to returning.
MacAdam L ★ 4 · Aug 2025
Great place, great location on river. Only downside is that when we were there (early August), had a lot of "looky-Lou's" wandering around the cabin, wanting tours. At least two or three per day. While harmless, we had our kids and it was a bit unnerving to always have to be looking over our shoulders if some stranger was going to be poking their head into the cabin.

Location

4260 EIGHT MILE ROAD
27 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
16.5 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line)
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Policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Max stay
7 nights

About

Harvey West Cabin is a single glamping-style lodging on the Silver Fork of the South Fork American River, sitting among ponderosa pine and cedar at about 4,720 feet elevation. The two-level, 2,000 sq. ft. structure was built in the early 1930s by the Sacramento Box and Lumber Company, later bought in 1936 by local businessman Harvey West as a family summer retreat; its history is visible in the large great room and stone fireplace that anchor the interior. The cabin sleeps 12 in existing beds (one queen, two doubles, four singles, and two cots) and can hold up to eight more people on the great…

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At a glance

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Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 0 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 1 gravel site driveways
Shade
Listing 0 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $105/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 7 nights max
Getting there
Listing 27 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 16.5 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving)
Hookups & power · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water
Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 16.5 mi

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Where Harvey West Cabin fits

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