About Harvey West Cabin
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Showers
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
- Showers
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
001, Loop: AREA HARVEY WEST CABIN
- 20 guests
Site Details
Reviews (11)
What Guests Are Saying
Harvey West Cabin offers a rustic and spacious retreat in a beautiful forest setting, perfect for family gatherings and disconnecting from daily life. Guests appreciate the private beach access, great fishing location, and recent upgrades like a new refrigerator and stove. However, some visitors reported issues with critters in the cabin and occasional disturbances from curious passersby.
What Guests Are Saying
Harvey West Cabin offers a rustic and spacious retreat in a beautiful forest setting, perfect for family gatherings and disconnecting from daily life. Guests appreciate the private beach access, great fishing location, and recent upgrades like a new refrigerator and stove. However, some visitors reported issues with critters in the cabin and occasional disturbances from curious passersby.
Review Summary
SEBASTIAN S
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA HARVEY WEST CABIN
Wonderful, huge place in the forest. Do read the directions, Google Maps will send you to the wrong place!
No issues with critters, or otherwise. Wonderful experience for kids, especially with the river right by the cabin.
Location & Directions for Harvey West Cabin
4260 Eight Mile Road, Camino, CA 95709 United States
Policies & Rules
General
- Campers will receive rental packet by email prior to reservation. Call (530) 644-2324 for current conditions information and fire restrictions.
- In order to provide an enjoyable and memorable experience to all visitors, a stay limit is now in effect. Use of any Eldorado National Forest cabin is limited to 6 nights per recreation rental facility and a combined total of 12 nights per calendar year for all rental facilities. This stay limit includes any combination of stays at Harvey West Cabin, Loon Lake Chalet, Robbs Hut, Sly Guard Cabin, and Van Vleck Bunkhouse.
- Be prepared for emergencies; notify family or friends of trip details and expected return date
- Please bring garbage bags; this is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility
- Nearest phone is 2 miles northwest at the Kyburz store; there is no cell service at the cabin
- Off-road vehicles may only be used on designated trails
- This cabin sits on public forest land. While use of the cabin is exclusive for the permit holder, the surrounding property is still open for the public's enjoyment. This includes beaches along the river adjacent to the cabin.
- No pets allowed in building; please pick up after outdoor pets
- Bears frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
- For current weather conditions and fire restriction status, click here
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Mice have been a problem in the recent past at Harvey West Cabin. Clean up crumbs, spills immediately. Do not leave food out on any surfaces. Cleaning up thoroughly when you leave is essential to keeping Harvey West mouse-free.
- Propane stove has four working burners on the surface, but the oven is currently not working.
- There is no interior heating available at this time. The cabin is at 4,900' elevation, in the shade, adjacent to the river. It can get cold in the area at night and during thunderstorms. Bring warm clothes and cold weather bedding for your comfort.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026
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