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.

Is Sly Park open during coronavirus?

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. ... Sly Park Recreation Area will open for limited use when CA State Parks have resumed similar operations.

Is Sly Park open for boating?

Sly Park Recreation Area to Open for Day-Use and Boating for Local, In-County Residents. (among stay-home household members only), hiking, biking, walking, equestrian, boating (among stay-home household members only), and fishing.

How much does it cost to get into Sly Park?

The stations will be installed within the next two weeks. The stations—like similar stations located at the Bumpy Meadows day use area and the equestrian staging area—will provide envelopes that visitors can use to pay the five-dollar fee for entering the park.

Can you swim in 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.

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Are there bears at Sly Park?

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.

Can you bring dogs to Sly Park?

This beautiful wooded recreation area is at an elevation of 3500 feet. There is an 8 mile loop trail that circles Jenkinson Lake. It is a popular park for hiking, horseback riding, fishing and camping. Leashed dogs are allowed on the trails and in the campgrounds.

Can you fish at Sly Park?

Tips Before You Go

While everyone is welcome to fish at Sly Park Lake, you will need to obtain a California fishing license ahead of time. ... It's also a good idea to be aware of the current California Fishing Regulations. Make sure to catch and release the bass and German browns, as these fish are not restocked.

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.

Can you swim in Union Valley Reservoir?

On the water, sailing, boating and swimming are very popular. For hikers and bikers, the Union Valley Bike Trail and Bassi Falls Hiking Trail are great for exploring. Fishing in the lake includes rainbow, brown, mackinaw trout and kokanee salmon.

Is Sly Park a national forest?

About Jenkinson Lake at the Sly Park Recreation Area. Sly Park Lake is located near Placerville, CA, in the heart of the Eldorado National Forest. The lake itself is a prime destination for swimming, fishing, water skiing, boating, and a variety of paddle activities.

How did Sly Park get its name?

Sly Park is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California. It is located in Sly Valley 13 miles east of Placerville, at an elevation of 3560 feet. ... The name honors James Sly, one of the Mormons who discovered Sly Valley.

Is Mormon Emigrant Trail open?

HW 88 Is open!!! Highway 88 from Peddler Hill, east to Kirkwood is now open for traffic. ...

Are chains required in Pollock Pines?

Chains are required on all vehicles except four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels from Pollock Pines to 3 miles east of Pollock Pines.

What type of fish are in Jenkinson Lake?

Fishing at Jenkinson Lake

• LAKE TROUT OR MACKINAW. Salvelinus namaycush.
• BROWN TROUT. Salmo trutta.
• RAINBOW TROUT. Salmo gairdnerii.
• LARGE MOUTH BASS. Micropterus salmoides.

How many homes does Caldor fire have?

The Caldor Fire, now over 191,000 acres, threatens 33,000 homes and businesses near Lake Tahoe.

Are there fires in California?

Wildfires have already burned nearly 1.8 million acres in California this year, according to Cal Fire. ... Other large fires on the map as of Tuesday include the Dixie Fire burning across five counties in Northern California and the Monument Fire in Trinity County.

Does Sly Park have snow?

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

Where does El Dorado Hills water come from?

The project and its water come from four high-elevation raw water storage reservoirs/lakes: Caples and Silver lakes along Highway 88 and Lake Aloha and Echo Lake located north of the Highway 50 corridor.