Sly Park Recreation Area
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Sly Park Recreation Area is a wonderful place to bring the whole family for an unforgettable camping experience. The park features 10 campgrounds that contain a total of 191 individual sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring, and barbecue. Vault toilets and water faucets are conveniently located throughout the campgrounds. Sly Park Recreation Area, Pollock Pines: See 15 reviews, articles, and 16 photos of Sly Park Recreation Area, ranked No.1 on TripAdvisor among 8 attractions in Pollock Pines. Sly Park Recreation Area offers a beautiful wooded lakeside setting at 3,600 ft elevation located near Pollock Pines in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Sly Park is a wonderful place to bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience. There are many historical aspects to the area, which is located 18 miles east of historic Placerville.
Sly Park Recreation Area offers a beautiful wooded lakeside setting at 3,600 ft elevation located near Pollock Pines in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Sly Park is a wonderful place to bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience.There are many historical aspects to the area, which is located 18 miles east of historic Placerville. Briefly, it was the site of an early Indian habitation dating back several thousand years. It was also the site of an encampment for the Mormon battalion and is bordered on the south by the Mormon Emigrant Trail.Campers, hikers, boaters, anglers, equestrians, photographers, and all-around nature lovers enjoy Sly Park. Jenkinson Lake, at the center of the park, is popular for boating, swimming, water skiing, and fishing.
Hiking and mountain biking trails encircle the lake, covering 8 miles of mostly shoreline. Equestrian trails extend 9.5 miles around the lake above the hiking trail. The Miwok and Liberty trails, both reserved for hikers only, include interpretive information.The park features 8 family campgrounds that contain a total of 191 individual sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring, and barbecue. Vault toilets and water faucets are nearby. The 1600 acre Sly Park Recreation Area also offers group camps, an equestrian camp (with corrals), and day use facilities.Reservations for family campsites are accepted all year long and up to 14 months in advance. Visit for more details.Driving Directions: From Sacramento, take Hwy 50 exit 60 south and head 5 miles to the Sly Park exit in Pollock Pines.
Park Fee $5Summer boating, fall colors, winter snowshoeing, and spring waterfalls make this El Dorado park enjoyable year roundThe trails around Jenkinson Lake can be visited on horseback, mountain bike and foot. This guide, however, is going to focus on hiking.The full route, if you go all the way around, is just over 8 miles. With the continuous ups and downs it can feel like a lot further though. The total elevation change is insignificant but the small 'whoopdedoos' can amount to hundreds and even thousands of feet perceived elevation change.
Good physical endurance is a must if you're going to make it all the way.Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park has outdoor activities all times of the year. Snowshoes, cross-country skiing, boating and swimming are enjoyed by many. It's a huge park with more features than most people can visit in one day.
There are events in the park that include everything from community mixers to the yearly 'Run on the Sly'. This park has been voted 'Best Recreation Facility by the Mountain Democrat newspaper year after year. Bring lots of mosquito repellant in the spring and early summer.First-aid kits and mole skin (for blisters) are a must.There are a few drinking fountains around the park but you will definitely need to carry a couple extra liters of water.Mark the location of your car on your GPSCommunicationsIf someone twists an ankle you may need to go get help. Cell phone service is non existent on the north side of the lake.
AT&T cellular service works fine on the south side of the lake though. This spotty cell phone access make it a good idea to bring GMRS/FRS radios if you have them. The Garmin Rino series GPS/radio combinations are the best. They allow you to communicate with your group and even send your GPS coordinates to each other. Of course, HAM radios are useful too. Even if you're not a licensed HAM you can still use the 2 meter, 146.805 repeater (negative offset) in the event of emergency. The repeaters in Pollock Pines are used heavily and there's a good chance someone will hear you.Timing:Visit anytime of year.
Summers can reach the mid 90's while winters here often have lows in the 20's. Snowfall is very heavy at times and the park does not fully open for camping until mid-may.
The entrance gates is often not manned in the winter and this sometimes allows opportunities to drive in through the main entrance for a quick dog walk, trail hike or picnic. Getting there: Take the 50 freeway to Sly Park Road (exit #60) and head south for about three miles. The main entrance will appear on the left just across from the Sly Park Resort corner store. You can stop in at the park entrance to check the daily notices but you don't necessarily have to park here. It's at least $10/day to bring a car inside the park from this entrance! There are many spots to park on Mormon Immigrant Trail that cost less and most are actually free.
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The waypoints on this route will show parking suggestions.