Sly Park Campground attracts campers from all around the area. Campers find plenty of activities close to their campsites. Hiking and equestrian trails lead off into the adjacent Eldorado National Forest. On 640-acre Jenkinson Lake visitors enjoy water skiing, wake boarding, fishing, and sailing. Jet skis are not allowed.
Sly Park Campground is operated by the El Dorado Irrigation District (EID). The Sly Park facility is off Sly Park Road, south of Highway 50.
Sly Park Campground is divided into 9 camps along the north shore. Some premium sites are lakefront while others may be as many as 300 yards from the shore. All have good amenities. Sly Park also has Youth Camps, Group Camps, and an Equestrian Camp.
A two-night minimum stay is required for weekends, and 3 nights on holiday weekends. Reservations for individual campsites can be made up to 14 months in advance and for group sites, 2 years in advance. First-come, first-served sites are often available.
| 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 |
| Number of Sites: | 191 |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($15 for extra vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended, $5 per night |
| Operated by | El Dorado Irrigation District |
| Information: | (530) 295-6810 |
| Reservations for Sly Park Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations accepted | Sly Park Campground reservations for camping dates can be made up to 14 months in advance. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 40 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | Many available |
| Fees: | Family campsite (2 vehicles, 12 people) - $80 per night Waterview campsites - $50 Pinecone Strip - $45 Standard sites - $35 |
| Reservations: | Sly Park Campground Reservations
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| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: Noon |
| Sly Park Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, BBQ; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | no |
| Dump Station: | yes |
| Campground Map: | Sly Park Campground Map |
| Attractions near Sly Park Campground: |
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Black Oak Equestrian Camp is located on Mormon-Emigrant Trail Road, near Sly Park Road. The campground is for those with horses. Trailer sites have room for only one trailer. Campground amenities include picnic table, BBQ, fire ring, some portable corrals, and hitching posts.
Equestrian Camp Map
Fees: summer - $42 per night, winter - $25
Reservations: Black Oak Equestrian Camp Reservations
Sly Park has 6 group areas located on a peninsula near the dam. Camp amenities include fire ring, BBQ, picnic tables, piped water, vault toilets, and horseshoe pits. Campers at these sites have access to the lake and a dock. A 2-night minimum is required on weekends, and 3 nights on holiday weekends. Reservations can be made up to 2 years in advance.
Five of the group camps can accommodate up to 50 people. Each camp has different numbers and types of vehicles which they allow. Check the information on the reservation website for details. Camp #6 is a walk-in, tents-only site for up to 40 people.
Group Camps Map
Fees: $310 - $395 per night
Reservations: Sly Park Reservations
Scout Hill is for organized youth groups up to 100 people. It is located on 40-acres of forest land with lake views. It is walk-in, tent-only camping.
Fees: $4 per person, per night
Reservations: Scout Hill Reservations
Sly Park Marina at Jenkinson Lake
Visitors to Sly Park Campground at Jenkinson Lake in the Eldorado National Forest find some wonderful outdoor adventures nearby.
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2024