During the January 11, 2021, board meeting a resolution was passed recognizing Sly Park Recreation Area as a valuable resource to EID’s customers, El Dorado County residents, and the wider community. As such, the Board has declared Earth Day, April 22, an annual day use free access day at Sly Park Recreation Area.

All fees associated with day use activities will be waived for guests on this day and for future Earth Days. Camping fees will remain in effect, along with all other policies and procedures.

Sly Park Recreation Area, with beautiful Jenkinson Lake at its center, sits at 3,500 feet in elevation in Pollock Pines (21 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50) and is a popular destination for campers, hikers, bikers, boaters, anglers, equestrians, photographers, and all-around nature lovers. The lake is surrounded by over nine miles of trails that accommodate hikers, bikers and horses. The trail system winds through thick forested areas and open meadows while closely following the lake shore around the entire perimeter. Scattered throughout the park are a variety of day use areas which are excellent picnic or cookout locations.

All day use areas are in close proximity to the lake and have access to picnic tables, restrooms and water. Sly Park Recreation Area has something for everyone and is open to the public year round.

To learn more about Sly Park and other EID recreation opportunities, visit our recreation webpages.