Is Sly Park still closed?

Is Sly Park still closed?

Sly Park Recreation Area is still CLOSED. There may be some confusion about El Dorado County letting their mandates expire as of 4/30. These mandates are above and beyond the mandates set by the State of California. The State shelter in place still applies.

How much does it cost to get into Sly Park?

Since Sly Park is open 365 days a year that works out to 43 cents per day (33 cents for seniors). Visitors can go to www.eid.org/recreation to get more information about fees and to make a reservation for their next camping trip.

What can you do at Sly Park?

Located just 13 miles east of Placerville off Hwy 50 at Pollock Pines, the area features forests, and nine miles of hiking and equestrian trails surrounding picturesque Jenkinson Lake. Swimming and boating are popular activities, with two boat ramps and many beaches available to swimmers.

Is Sly Park day use open?

Day-Use Hours May through September: Monday – Sunday, 6:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. NOTE: No domestic animals or diapers are allowed in the water or streams of Jenkinson Lake, per California State drinking water law.

Are there bears at Sly Park?

Do you have bears? Sly Park Recreation Area: Bears have not been a problem in the campgrounds. It is always a good idea to put away food and garbage at night for the other critters like squirrels, raccoons or birds. Silver Lake West Campground: Bears are known to be in the area.

Did Sly Park burn down?

No Significant Damage from the Caldor Fire EID is happy to announce that Sly Park Recreation Area sustained minimal damage during the Caldor Fire. The only damage was caused by a back burn operation below the dams that has necessitated the closure of the trail system in that area.

How do you get to Sly Park waterfalls?

The easiest way to get to the waterfall is to park in the Bumpy Meadow trailhead. This parking lot is located on the Southeast side of Lake Jenkinson. If you are coming from Sacramento, take highway 50 east and get off on Sly Park road which is just past the town of Pollock Pines.

Does it snow in Sly Park?

Current Snow Conditions at Sly Park Recreation Area: Little to no snow on the ground and roadways.

Is there cell service at Sly Park?

Sly Park Recreation Area: There is limited cell phone reception near the entrance of the park. The signal diminishes as you travel into the park. Silver Lake West Campground: No cell coverage. Please do not offend your neighbors by attempting to locate services.

Is Sly Park camping open?

Sly Park Campground is operated by the El Dorado Irrigation District (EID)….Sly Park Campground.

Sly Park Campground Basics
Sly Park Campground Location: On Sly Park Road, 4½ miles south of Highway 50 at Pollock Pines
Elevation: 3,450 feet
Miles/Driving time: Sacramento – 63 miles, 1:13
Campground Open: year-round

How many homes does Caldor Fire have?

More than 600 homes were destroyed in Grizzly Flats, Calif., in August, when the Caldor Fire roared through the town of 1,195 residents. U.S.

Is Sly Park Lake man made?

The dam impounds Sly Park Creek and Hazel Creek, natural tributaries of the North Fork Cosumnes River, to form a 41,000 acre-foot (51,000 dam3), 650-acre (260 ha) reservoir called Jenkinson Lake….

Sly Park Dam
Construction began 1953
Opening date 1955
Operator(s) U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Dam and spillways