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EID's recreation division manages multiple sites and facilities. Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake is the largest recreation facility and is open year round. It is located in Pollock Pines, CA. Forebay Reservoir is also located in Pollock Pines. Forebay is a small facility and is only open for day-use.
Caples and Silver lakes are located along Highway 88 and located high in the Sierra's. There is also a small campground facility, Silver Lake West. These high-elevation facilities are open seasonally.
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Day-Use Annual Pass Application (good at all of EIDs day-use areas that require a fee)
Sly Park Recreation Area Reopening September 9
No Significant Damage from the Caldor Fire
EID is happy to announce that Sly Park Recreation Area sustained minimal damage during the Caldor Fire. The only damage was caused by a back burn operation below the dams that has necessitated the closure of the trail system in that area. Horseback riders cannot completely circle the lake due to the trail closure.
Other than that, the park is in untouched. Therefore, in light of the recent downgrades of the fire evacuation orders, Sly Park Recreation Area will reopen to the public for day use on Thursday, September 9 at 7:30 am, and for camping on Friday, September 10, with the following restrictions in place: NO WOOD OR CHARCOAL FIRES PERMITTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Propane BBQ’s and fire rings are permissible. Boat speed limit remains at 15mph.
Please be advised, there are still USFS forest closures in effect in Northern California along with road closures in some areas of the Caldor Fire.