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Sly Park Recreation Area

Sly Park Recreation Area is a popular outdoor recreation area located in Pollock Pines, California. The area is situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills and is surrounded by the Eldorado National Forest. It is a popular destination for camping, fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. The area is also home to Sly Park Lake, a large reservoir that is stocked with trout and bass. There are several campgrounds located around the lake, as well as a boat launch and a beach. The area also offers a variety of other activities, including horseback riding, mountain biking, and picnicking.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Lake
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Body Of Water (Jenkinson Lake)
• Horseshoes
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Watersports

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Pets $
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed

- Other Amenities & Services

• Pit Toilets

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Boating
• Road Biking Trails
• Watersports

- Facility

• Type (Public Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (191)
• Max Length (30)
• Dirt Sites (191)
• No Hookups (191)
• Back-ins (15 x 30)
• Fire Rings

User Reviews

Dema

July 21, 2025

They will nickel and dime you for everything. Campsites allow for two cars but they will only let you drive one car with the price of reservation. Second car is $20/day as if you're taking an extra space that someone else would've used. Have a pet? Pay up $7/day. Brought a paddle board? Pay up $3/day each! It really adds up and it shouldn't! And all of your excuses for these fees don't stand up to logic. Otherwise the lake is great.

Vishnu Sivadas

July 06, 2025

Very beautiful. Lake is majestic. Lots of pines, very tall. Such a cool climate. You can go there and be with family. Just sitting on the bench and watching the lake suffice.. ❤️❤️❤️

Lisa

June 07, 2025

We lucked out and got one of the best campsites ever. We were right on the water yet also had shade. The deer would come down in the morning to sip water in the lake. We love the waterfalls, even though they’re man-made and all of us enjoyed a cold plunge. We also were thrilled that we were so close to the water so we could throw out our paddle boards and other flotation devices. The campgrounds are kept very clean.

Denise Lopez

May 29, 2025

Sly Park is a beautiful campground. It was well maintained with sites right on the lake. We had a group site with bathrooms(vault) and its own dock. There are plenty of trees and we had no problem finding level spot for our tent. I highly recommend.

CHRIS CULLEN

May 17, 2025

Beautiful place! But you have to pay for it. 😒 We reserved a lakeside campsite. $130 for two nights seemed a little expensive, but it cost us over $300 with all the extra fees! Extra vehicles, dog, canoes. $300 for two nights is ridiculous. This place is a cash cow for El Dorado Irrigation District.

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