Harvey West Cabin
Kirkwood, California · 4,849 ft · In Eldorado National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,849 ft (1,478 m)4,849 ft1,478 m
Sites1
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About
Overview
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 famiy until the early 1970s.Recreation
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
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Cell service at Harvey West Cabin: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny76°48°
- ThuSunny77°47°
- FriSunny82°47°
- SatSunny76°45°
- SunSunny73°42°
Nearby camping
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China Flat Campground
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Kirkwood
Gray Rock Camping Area
Dispersed · 2.2 mi · Kirkwood
Sand Flat Campground
Public Land · 2.7 mi · Pollock Pines
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Kirkwood share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.2 mi
Gray Rock Camping Area
Kirkwood, CA
- 5.5 mi
Camp site
Kirkwood, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Eldorado National Forest
- 8.1 mi
Camp site
Meyers, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Eldorado National Forest
- 8.2 mi
Camp site
Meyers, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Eldorado National Forest
- 8.2 mi
Camp site
Meyers, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Eldorado National Forest
- 8.3 mi
Camp site
Meyers, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Eldorado National Forest
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities
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