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El Dorado Ranch Trailhead Project (CUP24-0009)

Description

Approves a two-phase trailhead and 52-stall gravel parking lot for the future El Dorado Ranch Wildlife Area, with a new condition covering any gate on the parking lot.

Impact summary

Creates future public trail access with parking off Highway 49; the site stays gated and closed until the state takes ownership in roughly two to three years.

Applicant

Name: American River Conservancy
Address: West side of State Highway 49, approximately 1.5 miles south of Sand Ridge Road, Nashville area (APN 092-040-067)

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 1
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jul 15, 2026

Zoning Administrator — July 15, 2026

Approves a two-phase trailhead and 52-stall gravel parking lot for the future El Dorado Ranch Wildlife Area, with a new condition covering any gate on the parking lot.

Related issues (1)

Public trailhead access to El Dorado Ranch Wildlife Area

A new trailhead with 52 gravel parking spots off Highway 49 will eventually open public access to the El Dorado Ranch Wildlife Area. The Conservancy will hold and gate the property for two to three years before the state Department of Fish and Wildlife takes it over and opens it sunrise to sunset.

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