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MAPS and LINKS
 
This page provides information on driving directions, map access, and an additional listing of web-links for an abundance of activities to do while visiting the area.  We hope you find this page beneficial.
 
 
 
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Directions from Placerville, CA          
 
You'll have two options to get to the lake. One allows you to drive over the oldest suspension bridge in the State. It's narrow, one car at a time, and the scenic river and canyon below makes it all the worth-while. The other is a bit longer, but necessary if you're towing a trailer, or in an RV.  

MOSQUITO BRIDGE 

 1- THE BRIDGE ROUTE: (route is about 10 miles long from Placerville)

Take the Mosquito Rd. route to go over the bridge (NO TRAILERS / RVs ALLOWED). From Sacramento go east on US 50. Take the Broadway exit in Placerville. (if coming from the east side of Placerville on US 50 then take the Mosquito Rd exit) Stay to the right onto Broadway for about 200 feet. At the stop sign turn right, you'll be on Mosquito Rd. The road goes under the freeway and about 100 feet past the undercrossing turn left, you'll still be on Mosquito Rd. Approximately 2 miles from that turn there will be a sign indicating Mosquito Rd veers to the left. If you miss that turn you'll be on Union Ridge Rd, so turn around. Stay on Mosquito Rd for about 3 miles (after crossing the bridge) till you get to Mosquito Cutoff Rd, turn left onto Mosquito Cutoff Rd. Stay on that road till you get to Rock Creek Rd. then turn right onto Rock Creek Rd. Go about 100 yards and you'll see the sign for the Rock Creek Cafe, turn into the Cafe's parking lot, follow the directions on the sign which is at the left side of the cafe.

A VIEW FROM ROCK CREEK ROAD

 

2- THE TRAILER / RV ROUTE: (route is about 14 miles long from Placerville)

Whether east or west bound on US 50 go to the State Highway 49 turn off of US 50. If you're driving east bound (from Sacramento) turn left, and driving west bound turn right. Highway 49 is also named Spring Street in Placerville. Stay on Highway 49 for about 1 mile, look for the sign for State Highway 193, turn right onto 193. Stay on 193 for about 3 miles and keep an eye open for the Rock Creek Road turn off sign. Turn right onto Rock Creek Road, go about ten miles, you'll see the Rock Creek Cafe, turn into the parking lot, and follow the instructions on the sign which is on the left side of the cafe.
 
                           (Mileages noted above are approximations)
 
BE SAFE- some drivers on our mountain roads don't know there is a certain amount of ettiquette that should be used, or that uphill traffic has the legal right-of-way. It is about a 20 to 30 minute drive from Placerville, so enjoy the views and vistas. (PS - all roads to the lake are paved) Again - traffic going uphill has the right of way.
LINKS                                 
 
The following are some useful web links to assist you in enjoying Finnon Lake and the surrounding areas. Click on a graphic to use a link.  Links should cause a new web browser window to open. If a new window does not open simply use your browser's "Back Button" to return to this site.
 
          
VISIT EL DORADO           FINNON LAKE WEATHER                ROCK CREEK CAFE
 
              
PLACERVILLE DOWNTOWN   EL DORADO NATIONAL FOREST        DISC GOLF INFORMATION
 
               
ATV TRAIL INFORMATION           HIKING INFORMATION                                                   RUBICON TRAIL INFO
   
               
 SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER - RAFTING              FISHING INFORMATION                      MARSHALL GOLD SITE
 
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
                      
For a sample look at Finnon Lake on the National Geographic's Sierra Nevada Geotourism Site click here.  A new browser will open.  Please give it a thumb's up if you visit the website page.
 

If you would like historical information regarding the area near Finnon Lake please click here. A new browser will open.

 

For additional photos of the campground prior to the dam reconstruction please see our slideshow by clicking here.
 
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                                          EMERGENCIES- DIAL '911'

 
                               OTHER NUMBERS
 
El Dorado County Sheriff -    Non Emergency (530)621-5655
California Highway Patrol -  Non Emergency (530)622-1110
State Road Conditions -                                   1-800-427-7623
Mosquito Fire Department - Non Emergency (530)626-9017
 
 
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