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Caples Lake
Yes, the Annual Passes are valid at all EID day-use parking facilities, including Silver Lake and Caples Lake day use areas.
Separate fees are required for Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area and Silver Lake West Campground.
Not directly with EID.
Both Caples and Silver lakes (Hwy. 88 Recreation) has other resorts located around the lakes that may have boat rentals.
Sly Park Recreation Area offers non-motorized boat and paddle board rentals through a vendor, Current adventures Sly Park Paddle Rentals.
No. Personal watercraft of any kind is not allowed on Jenkinson, Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area.
Caples and Silver lakes do allow personal water craft. Caples has a 10 mph speed limit.
Yes, Annual Permits are available for your boat. See our Annual Day Use Permit page for an application. Annual Day-use permits are valid at Sly Park Recreation Area and our facilities at Caples and Silver lakes.
EID does not oversee use on the water and so we discourage this activity.
No, your pets are included with the Annual Passes. There is an additional pet fee if you have not purchased an Annual Pass.
Dogs must be on a leash AT ALL TIMES.
Dogs are NOT ALLOWED in Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area per our state drinking water permit. Please don't risk our permit exemption by allowing your dog in Jenkinson Lake.
Yes, there is a fee non-motorized and motorized boats at Sly Park Recreation Area. Currently, there is no fee to launch a non-motorized vessel at Silver or Caples lakes. Please see the fee schedules linked below.
You will need to pay the day use fee and any additional fees for a pet or oversized vehicle or trailer.
Fee Schedules:
Sly Park Recreation Area: There is limited cell phone reception near the entrance of the park. The signal diminishes as you travel into the park.
Silver Lake West Campground: No cell coverage. Please do not offend your neighbors by attempting to locate services.
Silver Lake and Caples Lake: No cell phone coverage.
- We do not have fish cleaning stations at this time.
No, EID only operates certain facilities mentioned on our website. The appropriate counties have jurisdiction on the waters. Recreational access can be from a variety of sources so it is important to know where you are.
- There is a 5 fish per person limit for trout and bass. Refer to the California Fishing Regulations for more information.
Annual passes may be used at all EID day-use parking and facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and at Caples and Silver lakes (Highway 88 Recreation).
Launching a boat is a separate and additional fee unless you have purchased a boat pass.
Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area (reservations required) and Silver Lake West (first come, first served) require additional camping fees.
Your pass DOES NOT allow for parking at or in a campground for the day.
- Yes, your day use pass is good at any of EID's day-use areas during the same day of purchase.
No. Parking at Caples Lake Boat Launch or Silver Lake is limited and reserved for day guests.
If you plan to stay overnight you will need to pay the camping fee at one of the campgrounds. Silver Lake West Campground is first come, first served. Silver Lake West also has a limited season, normally open from Memorial Day through mid-September. Check the news posts for when the campground officially opens or closes.
No. There are no WiFi connections at any of our recreation facilities; take this time to disconnect from the world and plan accordingly.
Annual Passes are available for purchase all year; they are valid for twelve (12) months from the month of purchase.
They can be purchased year-round at Sly Park Recreation Area, either at the Reservation Office or the Gate House.
Passes are valid at all of EID's day-use parking facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and Caples and Silver lakes located along Highway 88.
Additional fees are required for camping or launching a boat unless you purchase a permit that includes a boat.
- Yes, the mandatory entry fee applies to all guests. All fees collected are put right back into maintaining our recreation facilities.
- Kirkwood Meadows has cell service that has the most reliable connection.
Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake:
You may leave your trailer in your campsite if the campsite space allows. We also have a designated parking area for boat trailers or you can leave it in the boat launch parking lot. When you arrive the gatehouse can give you directions.
Highway 88 Recreation: Silver Lake West Campground, Caples, and Silver lakes
While camping at Silver Lake West it is preferred to park in your site, but it is tight. Silver Lake West does have limited additional parking that is first come, first served. Leaving your boat trailer in the day-use areas overnight is prohibited.
If you are using the Caples or Silver lakes boat launch for day-use only, you may leave your vehicle and trailer in the parking lot while you are out enjoying the lake.
Kirkwood is the only gas station in the area around Caples and Silver lakes It is about seven miles north of Silver Lake and a half mile south of Caples Lake.
Premium fees are charged in this remote locations, plan appropriately. Hours of operation are also limited and seasonal. There is no cell or wiFi service.
Forebay Reservoir
- There is a 5 fish per person limit for trout and bass. Refer to the California Fishing Regulations for more information.
Highway 88 Recreation
Yes, the Annual Passes are valid at all EID day-use parking facilities, including Silver Lake and Caples Lake day use areas.
Separate fees are required for Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area and Silver Lake West Campground.
Not directly with EID.
Both Caples and Silver lakes (Hwy. 88 Recreation) has other resorts located around the lakes that may have boat rentals.
Sly Park Recreation Area offers non-motorized boat and paddle board rentals through a vendor, Current adventures Sly Park Paddle Rentals.
No. Personal watercraft of any kind is not allowed on Jenkinson, Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area.
Caples and Silver lakes do allow personal water craft. Caples has a 10 mph speed limit.
Yes, Annual Permits are available for your boat. See our Annual Day Use Permit page for an application. Annual Day-use permits are valid at Sly Park Recreation Area and our facilities at Caples and Silver lakes.
- No. Campsites must be occupied within the first 24 hours and for the duration of your stay.
Sly Park Recreation Area: Generator hours are limited to 7am to 9am, Noon to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm only.
Silver Lake West Campground: Hours are limited from 8am to 8pm. Guests are asked to keep the duration of run time to a minimum.
No, your pets are included with the Annual Passes. There is an additional pet fee if you have not purchased an Annual Pass.
Dogs must be on a leash AT ALL TIMES.
Dogs are NOT ALLOWED in Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area per our state drinking water permit. Please don't risk our permit exemption by allowing your dog in Jenkinson Lake.
Yes, there is a fee non-motorized and motorized boats at Sly Park Recreation Area. Currently, there is no fee to launch a non-motorized vessel at Silver or Caples lakes. Please see the fee schedules linked below.
You will need to pay the day use fee and any additional fees for a pet or oversized vehicle or trailer.
Fee Schedules:
Campfires are allowed in the designated fire ring, the fire cannot exceed the size of the ring, the flames cannot be more than 3 feet tall and the wood cannot be more than 6 inches around.
Sly Park Recreation Area: Bears have not been a problem in the campgrounds. It is always a good idea to put away food and garbage at night for the other critters like squirrels, raccoons or birds.
Silver Lake West Campground: Bears are known to be in the area. It is always a good idea to put away food and garbage at night. Each campsite provides a bear proof locker.
Sly Park Recreation Area: There is limited cell phone reception near the entrance of the park. The signal diminishes as you travel into the park.
Silver Lake West Campground: No cell coverage. Please do not offend your neighbors by attempting to locate services.
Silver Lake and Caples Lake: No cell phone coverage.
Sly Park Recreation and Silver Lake West: No hookups.
Sly Park Recreation Areas does have a septic dump station you can use (included with the price of the campsite). If you are camping at Silver Lake West and drive by Sly Park Recreation Area on your way home, you may utilize the dump station there at no charge with proof of your stay.
Water spigots are available to fill your tank but you cannot stay connected.
No, we do not have shower facilities.
No, Silver Lake West Campground is first come first served.
No, EID only operates certain facilities mentioned on our website. The appropriate counties have jurisdiction on the waters. Recreational access can be from a variety of sources so it is important to know where you are.
While camping at Sly Park Recreation Area you may have up to six (6) people in an individual site. Family campsites have a maximum of twelve (12).
At Silver Lake West Campground there is a maximum of six (6) per campsite.
Please note that maximum occupancy for all campsites includes children and infants.
The primary fee pays for the first vehicle in the site; most sites have room for one more vehicle.
Parking is very limited and carpooling is encouraged.
If you are camping at Sly Park Recreation Area you can call our reservation office at (530) 295-6810 to see if there is room for more that two vehicles at the site you are reserving.
Additional vehicles will need to pay fees when they arrive, please see our fee schedule for current costs.
Annual passes may be used at all EID day-use parking and facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and at Caples and Silver lakes (Highway 88 Recreation).
Launching a boat is a separate and additional fee unless you have purchased a boat pass.
Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area (reservations required) and Silver Lake West (first come, first served) require additional camping fees.
Your pass DOES NOT allow for parking at or in a campground for the day.
- Yes, your day use pass is good at any of EID's day-use areas during the same day of purchase.
No, the nearest is Plasses Resort located down a long grade on the South end of Silver Lake. Travelers who find themselves passing Sly Park Recreation Area on their way home can dump for free with proof of stay at Silver Lake West.
No. Parking at Caples Lake Boat Launch or Silver Lake is limited and reserved for day guests.
If you plan to stay overnight you will need to pay the camping fee at one of the campgrounds. Silver Lake West Campground is first come, first served. Silver Lake West also has a limited season, normally open from Memorial Day through mid-September. Check the news posts for when the campground officially opens or closes.
- No power is available in the Silver Lake West Campground.
No. There are no WiFi connections at any of our recreation facilities; take this time to disconnect from the world and plan accordingly.
Silver Lake, Caples Lake, and Silver Lake West Campground (seasonal high-elevation recreation)
Kit Carson, Plasses and Kirkwood all have a small mom and pop general stores with limited supplies. Be prepared and plan, check weather, road conditions, and fire restrictions before leaving!
Silver Lake West Campground:
- Vaulted toilets
- Potable water (please check our news postings as this service does get turned off at times)
- Fire ring with barbecue grate in each site
- Picnic table in each site
- Bear proof food lockers in each site
- Firewood is available for purchase (while supplies last)
There is limited to no cell service and no wiFi.
Day-Use Areas:
- Picnic tables
- Vaulted toilets
- Boat Launch (Silver and Caples)
Annual Day-Use Permit Application
Annual Passes are available for purchase all year; they are valid for twelve (12) months from the month of purchase.
They can be purchased year-round at Sly Park Recreation Area, either at the Reservation Office or the Gate House.
Passes are valid at all of EID's day-use parking facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and Caples and Silver lakes located along Highway 88.
Additional fees are required for camping or launching a boat unless you purchase a permit that includes a boat.
- Kirkwood Meadows has cell service that has the most reliable connection.
Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake:
You may leave your trailer in your campsite if the campsite space allows. We also have a designated parking area for boat trailers or you can leave it in the boat launch parking lot. When you arrive the gatehouse can give you directions.
Highway 88 Recreation: Silver Lake West Campground, Caples, and Silver lakes
While camping at Silver Lake West it is preferred to park in your site, but it is tight. Silver Lake West does have limited additional parking that is first come, first served. Leaving your boat trailer in the day-use areas overnight is prohibited.
If you are using the Caples or Silver lakes boat launch for day-use only, you may leave your vehicle and trailer in the parking lot while you are out enjoying the lake.
Kirkwood is the only gas station in the area around Caples and Silver lakes It is about seven miles north of Silver Lake and a half mile south of Caples Lake.
Premium fees are charged in this remote locations, plan appropriately. Hours of operation are also limited and seasonal. There is no cell or wiFi service.
Project 184 Recreation
Yes, the Annual Passes are valid at all EID day-use parking facilities, including Silver Lake and Caples Lake day use areas.
Separate fees are required for Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area and Silver Lake West Campground.
Not directly with EID.
Both Caples and Silver lakes (Hwy. 88 Recreation) has other resorts located around the lakes that may have boat rentals.
Sly Park Recreation Area offers non-motorized boat and paddle board rentals through a vendor, Current adventures Sly Park Paddle Rentals.
No. Personal watercraft of any kind is not allowed on Jenkinson, Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area.
Caples and Silver lakes do allow personal water craft. Caples has a 10 mph speed limit.
Yes, Annual Permits are available for your boat. See our Annual Day Use Permit page for an application. Annual Day-use permits are valid at Sly Park Recreation Area and our facilities at Caples and Silver lakes.
- No. Campsites must be occupied within the first 24 hours and for the duration of your stay.
Sly Park Recreation Area: Generator hours are limited to 7am to 9am, Noon to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm only.
Silver Lake West Campground: Hours are limited from 8am to 8pm. Guests are asked to keep the duration of run time to a minimum.
EID does not oversee use on the water and so we discourage this activity.
No, your pets are included with the Annual Passes. There is an additional pet fee if you have not purchased an Annual Pass.
Dogs must be on a leash AT ALL TIMES.
Dogs are NOT ALLOWED in Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area per our state drinking water permit. Please don't risk our permit exemption by allowing your dog in Jenkinson Lake.
Yes, there is a fee non-motorized and motorized boats at Sly Park Recreation Area. Currently, there is no fee to launch a non-motorized vessel at Silver or Caples lakes. Please see the fee schedules linked below.
You will need to pay the day use fee and any additional fees for a pet or oversized vehicle or trailer.
Fee Schedules:
Campfires are allowed in the designated fire ring, the fire cannot exceed the size of the ring, the flames cannot be more than 3 feet tall and the wood cannot be more than 6 inches around.
Sly Park Recreation Area: Bears have not been a problem in the campgrounds. It is always a good idea to put away food and garbage at night for the other critters like squirrels, raccoons or birds.
Silver Lake West Campground: Bears are known to be in the area. It is always a good idea to put away food and garbage at night. Each campsite provides a bear proof locker.
Sly Park Recreation Area: There is limited cell phone reception near the entrance of the park. The signal diminishes as you travel into the park.
Silver Lake West Campground: No cell coverage. Please do not offend your neighbors by attempting to locate services.
Silver Lake and Caples Lake: No cell phone coverage.
Sly Park Recreation and Silver Lake West: No hookups.
Sly Park Recreation Areas does have a septic dump station you can use (included with the price of the campsite). If you are camping at Silver Lake West and drive by Sly Park Recreation Area on your way home, you may utilize the dump station there at no charge with proof of your stay.
Water spigots are available to fill your tank but you cannot stay connected.
No, we do not have shower facilities.
No, Silver Lake West Campground is first come first served.
No, EID only operates certain facilities mentioned on our website. The appropriate counties have jurisdiction on the waters. Recreational access can be from a variety of sources so it is important to know where you are.
While camping at Sly Park Recreation Area you may have up to six (6) people in an individual site. Family campsites have a maximum of twelve (12).
At Silver Lake West Campground there is a maximum of six (6) per campsite.
Please note that maximum occupancy for all campsites includes children and infants.
The primary fee pays for the first vehicle in the site; most sites have room for one more vehicle.
Parking is very limited and carpooling is encouraged.
If you are camping at Sly Park Recreation Area you can call our reservation office at (530) 295-6810 to see if there is room for more that two vehicles at the site you are reserving.
Additional vehicles will need to pay fees when they arrive, please see our fee schedule for current costs.
Annual passes may be used at all EID day-use parking and facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and at Caples and Silver lakes (Highway 88 Recreation).
Launching a boat is a separate and additional fee unless you have purchased a boat pass.
Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area (reservations required) and Silver Lake West (first come, first served) require additional camping fees.
Your pass DOES NOT allow for parking at or in a campground for the day.
No, the nearest is Plasses Resort located down a long grade on the South end of Silver Lake. Travelers who find themselves passing Sly Park Recreation Area on their way home can dump for free with proof of stay at Silver Lake West.
No. Parking at Caples Lake Boat Launch or Silver Lake is limited and reserved for day guests.
If you plan to stay overnight you will need to pay the camping fee at one of the campgrounds. Silver Lake West Campground is first come, first served. Silver Lake West also has a limited season, normally open from Memorial Day through mid-September. Check the news posts for when the campground officially opens or closes.
- No power is available in the Silver Lake West Campground.
No. There are no WiFi connections at any of our recreation facilities; take this time to disconnect from the world and plan accordingly.
Annual Passes are available for purchase all year; they are valid for twelve (12) months from the month of purchase.
They can be purchased year-round at Sly Park Recreation Area, either at the Reservation Office or the Gate House.
Passes are valid at all of EID's day-use parking facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and Caples and Silver lakes located along Highway 88.
Additional fees are required for camping or launching a boat unless you purchase a permit that includes a boat.
Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake:
You may leave your trailer in your campsite if the campsite space allows. We also have a designated parking area for boat trailers or you can leave it in the boat launch parking lot. When you arrive the gatehouse can give you directions.
Highway 88 Recreation: Silver Lake West Campground, Caples, and Silver lakes
While camping at Silver Lake West it is preferred to park in your site, but it is tight. Silver Lake West does have limited additional parking that is first come, first served. Leaving your boat trailer in the day-use areas overnight is prohibited.
If you are using the Caples or Silver lakes boat launch for day-use only, you may leave your vehicle and trailer in the parking lot while you are out enjoying the lake.
Kirkwood is the only gas station in the area around Caples and Silver lakes It is about seven miles north of Silver Lake and a half mile south of Caples Lake.
Premium fees are charged in this remote locations, plan appropriately. Hours of operation are also limited and seasonal. There is no cell or wiFi service.
Recreation
When camping with a group at Sly Park, you will be allowed five (5) day use passes for vehicles. Please come to the Gate House to obtain these passes if you are interested in entering the north side of the lake.
Yes, when camping at EID's facilities, Silver Lake West or at Sly Park Recreation Area, your camping fee includes one vehicle for the duration of your stay.
Your camping fee includes for the duration of your stay is also good at any of EID's day-use facilities for Silver Lake and Caples Lake (Hwy. 88 Recreation), and Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake.
Additional vehicles will need to pay a daily use fee when they arrive. Note that parking is limited, we encourage carpooling.
Yes, the Annual Passes are valid at all EID day-use parking facilities, including Silver Lake and Caples Lake day use areas.
Separate fees are required for Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area and Silver Lake West Campground.
Not directly with EID.
Both Caples and Silver lakes (Hwy. 88 Recreation) has other resorts located around the lakes that may have boat rentals.
Sly Park Recreation Area offers non-motorized boat and paddle board rentals through a vendor, Current adventures Sly Park Paddle Rentals.
No, your pets are included with the Annual Passes. There is an additional pet fee if you have not purchased an Annual Pass.
Dogs must be on a leash AT ALL TIMES.
Dogs are NOT ALLOWED in Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area per our state drinking water permit. Please don't risk our permit exemption by allowing your dog in Jenkinson Lake.
Yes, there is a fee non-motorized and motorized boats at Sly Park Recreation Area. Currently, there is no fee to launch a non-motorized vessel at Silver or Caples lakes. Please see the fee schedules linked below.
You will need to pay the day use fee and any additional fees for a pet or oversized vehicle or trailer.
Fee Schedules:
Sly Park Recreation Area: Bears have not been a problem in the campgrounds. It is always a good idea to put away food and garbage at night for the other critters like squirrels, raccoons or birds.
Silver Lake West Campground: Bears are known to be in the area. It is always a good idea to put away food and garbage at night. Each campsite provides a bear proof locker.
Sly Park Recreation Area: There is limited cell phone reception near the entrance of the park. The signal diminishes as you travel into the park.
Silver Lake West Campground: No cell coverage. Please do not offend your neighbors by attempting to locate services.
Silver Lake and Caples Lake: No cell phone coverage.
The primary fee pays for the first vehicle in the site; most sites have room for one more vehicle.
Parking is very limited and carpooling is encouraged.
If you are camping at Sly Park Recreation Area you can call our reservation office at (530) 295-6810 to see if there is room for more that two vehicles at the site you are reserving.
Additional vehicles will need to pay fees when they arrive, please see our fee schedule for current costs.
Annual passes may be used at all EID day-use parking and facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and at Caples and Silver lakes (Highway 88 Recreation).
Launching a boat is a separate and additional fee unless you have purchased a boat pass.
Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area (reservations required) and Silver Lake West (first come, first served) require additional camping fees.
Your pass DOES NOT allow for parking at or in a campground for the day.
No. There are no WiFi connections at any of our recreation facilities; take this time to disconnect from the world and plan accordingly.
Silver Lake, Caples Lake, and Silver Lake West Campground (seasonal high-elevation recreation)
Kit Carson, Plasses and Kirkwood all have a small mom and pop general stores with limited supplies. Be prepared and plan, check weather, road conditions, and fire restrictions before leaving!
Silver Lake West Campground:
- Vaulted toilets
- Potable water (please check our news postings as this service does get turned off at times)
- Fire ring with barbecue grate in each site
- Picnic table in each site
- Bear proof food lockers in each site
- Firewood is available for purchase (while supplies last)
There is limited to no cell service and no wiFi.
Day-Use Areas:
- Picnic tables
- Vaulted toilets
- Boat Launch (Silver and Caples)
Annual Day-Use Permit Application
Annual Passes are available for purchase all year; they are valid for twelve (12) months from the month of purchase.
They can be purchased year-round at Sly Park Recreation Area, either at the Reservation Office or the Gate House.
Passes are valid at all of EID's day-use parking facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and Caples and Silver lakes located along Highway 88.
Additional fees are required for camping or launching a boat unless you purchase a permit that includes a boat.
Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake:
You may leave your trailer in your campsite if the campsite space allows. We also have a designated parking area for boat trailers or you can leave it in the boat launch parking lot. When you arrive the gatehouse can give you directions.
Highway 88 Recreation: Silver Lake West Campground, Caples, and Silver lakes
While camping at Silver Lake West it is preferred to park in your site, but it is tight. Silver Lake West does have limited additional parking that is first come, first served. Leaving your boat trailer in the day-use areas overnight is prohibited.
If you are using the Caples or Silver lakes boat launch for day-use only, you may leave your vehicle and trailer in the parking lot while you are out enjoying the lake.
Sandy Cove
Yes, the Annual Passes are valid at all EID day-use parking facilities, including Silver Lake and Caples Lake day use areas.
Separate fees are required for Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area and Silver Lake West Campground.
Not directly with EID.
Both Caples and Silver lakes (Hwy. 88 Recreation) has other resorts located around the lakes that may have boat rentals.
Sly Park Recreation Area offers non-motorized boat and paddle board rentals through a vendor, Current adventures Sly Park Paddle Rentals.
No. Personal watercraft of any kind is not allowed on Jenkinson, Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area.
Caples and Silver lakes do allow personal water craft. Caples has a 10 mph speed limit.
Yes, Annual Permits are available for your boat. See our Annual Day Use Permit page for an application. Annual Day-use permits are valid at Sly Park Recreation Area and our facilities at Caples and Silver lakes.
EID does not oversee use on the water and so we discourage this activity.
No, your pets are included with the Annual Passes. There is an additional pet fee if you have not purchased an Annual Pass.
Dogs must be on a leash AT ALL TIMES.
Dogs are NOT ALLOWED in Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area per our state drinking water permit. Please don't risk our permit exemption by allowing your dog in Jenkinson Lake.
Yes, there is a fee non-motorized and motorized boats at Sly Park Recreation Area. Currently, there is no fee to launch a non-motorized vessel at Silver or Caples lakes. Please see the fee schedules linked below.
You will need to pay the day use fee and any additional fees for a pet or oversized vehicle or trailer.
Fee Schedules:
Sly Park Recreation Area: There is limited cell phone reception near the entrance of the park. The signal diminishes as you travel into the park.
Silver Lake West Campground: No cell coverage. Please do not offend your neighbors by attempting to locate services.
Silver Lake and Caples Lake: No cell phone coverage.
- We do not have fish cleaning stations at this time.
No, EID only operates certain facilities mentioned on our website. The appropriate counties have jurisdiction on the waters. Recreational access can be from a variety of sources so it is important to know where you are.
- There is a 5 fish per person limit for trout and bass. Refer to the California Fishing Regulations for more information.
Annual passes may be used at all EID day-use parking and facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and at Caples and Silver lakes (Highway 88 Recreation).
Launching a boat is a separate and additional fee unless you have purchased a boat pass.
Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area (reservations required) and Silver Lake West (first come, first served) require additional camping fees.
Your pass DOES NOT allow for parking at or in a campground for the day.
- Yes, your day use pass is good at any of EID's day-use areas during the same day of purchase.
No. Parking at Caples Lake Boat Launch or Silver Lake is limited and reserved for day guests.
If you plan to stay overnight you will need to pay the camping fee at one of the campgrounds. Silver Lake West Campground is first come, first served. Silver Lake West also has a limited season, normally open from Memorial Day through mid-September. Check the news posts for when the campground officially opens or closes.
No. There are no WiFi connections at any of our recreation facilities; take this time to disconnect from the world and plan accordingly.
Silver Lake, Caples Lake, and Silver Lake West Campground (seasonal high-elevation recreation)
Kit Carson, Plasses and Kirkwood all have a small mom and pop general stores with limited supplies. Be prepared and plan, check weather, road conditions, and fire restrictions before leaving!
Silver Lake West Campground:
- Vaulted toilets
- Potable water (please check our news postings as this service does get turned off at times)
- Fire ring with barbecue grate in each site
- Picnic table in each site
- Bear proof food lockers in each site
- Firewood is available for purchase (while supplies last)
There is limited to no cell service and no wiFi.
Day-Use Areas:
- Picnic tables
- Vaulted toilets
- Boat Launch (Silver and Caples)
Annual Day-Use Permit Application
Annual Passes are available for purchase all year; they are valid for twelve (12) months from the month of purchase.
They can be purchased year-round at Sly Park Recreation Area, either at the Reservation Office or the Gate House.
Passes are valid at all of EID's day-use parking facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and Caples and Silver lakes located along Highway 88.
Additional fees are required for camping or launching a boat unless you purchase a permit that includes a boat.
- Kirkwood Meadows has cell service that has the most reliable connection.
Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake:
You may leave your trailer in your campsite if the campsite space allows. We also have a designated parking area for boat trailers or you can leave it in the boat launch parking lot. When you arrive the gatehouse can give you directions.
Highway 88 Recreation: Silver Lake West Campground, Caples, and Silver lakes
While camping at Silver Lake West it is preferred to park in your site, but it is tight. Silver Lake West does have limited additional parking that is first come, first served. Leaving your boat trailer in the day-use areas overnight is prohibited.
If you are using the Caples or Silver lakes boat launch for day-use only, you may leave your vehicle and trailer in the parking lot while you are out enjoying the lake.
Kirkwood is the only gas station in the area around Caples and Silver lakes It is about seven miles north of Silver Lake and a half mile south of Caples Lake.
Premium fees are charged in this remote locations, plan appropriately. Hours of operation are also limited and seasonal. There is no cell or wiFi service.
Silver Lake
Yes, the Annual Passes are valid at all EID day-use parking facilities, including Silver Lake and Caples Lake day use areas.
Separate fees are required for Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area and Silver Lake West Campground.
Not directly with EID.
Both Caples and Silver lakes (Hwy. 88 Recreation) has other resorts located around the lakes that may have boat rentals.
Sly Park Recreation Area offers non-motorized boat and paddle board rentals through a vendor, Current adventures Sly Park Paddle Rentals.
No. Personal watercraft of any kind is not allowed on Jenkinson, Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area.
Caples and Silver lakes do allow personal water craft. Caples has a 10 mph speed limit.
Yes, Annual Permits are available for your boat. See our Annual Day Use Permit page for an application. Annual Day-use permits are valid at Sly Park Recreation Area and our facilities at Caples and Silver lakes.
EID does not oversee use on the water and so we discourage this activity.
No, your pets are included with the Annual Passes. There is an additional pet fee if you have not purchased an Annual Pass.
Dogs must be on a leash AT ALL TIMES.
Dogs are NOT ALLOWED in Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area per our state drinking water permit. Please don't risk our permit exemption by allowing your dog in Jenkinson Lake.
Yes, there is a fee non-motorized and motorized boats at Sly Park Recreation Area. Currently, there is no fee to launch a non-motorized vessel at Silver or Caples lakes. Please see the fee schedules linked below.
You will need to pay the day use fee and any additional fees for a pet or oversized vehicle or trailer.
Fee Schedules:
Sly Park Recreation Area: There is limited cell phone reception near the entrance of the park. The signal diminishes as you travel into the park.
Silver Lake West Campground: No cell coverage. Please do not offend your neighbors by attempting to locate services.
Silver Lake and Caples Lake: No cell phone coverage.
- We do not have fish cleaning stations at this time.
No, EID only operates certain facilities mentioned on our website. The appropriate counties have jurisdiction on the waters. Recreational access can be from a variety of sources so it is important to know where you are.
- There is a 5 fish per person limit for trout and bass. Refer to the California Fishing Regulations for more information.
Annual passes may be used at all EID day-use parking and facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and at Caples and Silver lakes (Highway 88 Recreation).
Launching a boat is a separate and additional fee unless you have purchased a boat pass.
Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area (reservations required) and Silver Lake West (first come, first served) require additional camping fees.
Your pass DOES NOT allow for parking at or in a campground for the day.
- Yes, your day use pass is good at any of EID's day-use areas during the same day of purchase.
No. Parking at Caples Lake Boat Launch or Silver Lake is limited and reserved for day guests.
If you plan to stay overnight you will need to pay the camping fee at one of the campgrounds. Silver Lake West Campground is first come, first served. Silver Lake West also has a limited season, normally open from Memorial Day through mid-September. Check the news posts for when the campground officially opens or closes.
No. There are no WiFi connections at any of our recreation facilities; take this time to disconnect from the world and plan accordingly.
Silver Lake, Caples Lake, and Silver Lake West Campground (seasonal high-elevation recreation)
Kit Carson, Plasses and Kirkwood all have a small mom and pop general stores with limited supplies. Be prepared and plan, check weather, road conditions, and fire restrictions before leaving!
Silver Lake West Campground:
- Vaulted toilets
- Potable water (please check our news postings as this service does get turned off at times)
- Fire ring with barbecue grate in each site
- Picnic table in each site
- Bear proof food lockers in each site
- Firewood is available for purchase (while supplies last)
There is limited to no cell service and no wiFi.
Day-Use Areas:
- Picnic tables
- Vaulted toilets
- Boat Launch (Silver and Caples)
Annual Day-Use Permit Application
Annual Passes are available for purchase all year; they are valid for twelve (12) months from the month of purchase.
They can be purchased year-round at Sly Park Recreation Area, either at the Reservation Office or the Gate House.
Passes are valid at all of EID's day-use parking facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and Caples and Silver lakes located along Highway 88.
Additional fees are required for camping or launching a boat unless you purchase a permit that includes a boat.
- Yes, the mandatory entry fee applies to all guests. All fees collected are put right back into maintaining our recreation facilities.
- Kirkwood Meadows has cell service that has the most reliable connection.
Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake:
You may leave your trailer in your campsite if the campsite space allows. We also have a designated parking area for boat trailers or you can leave it in the boat launch parking lot. When you arrive the gatehouse can give you directions.
Highway 88 Recreation: Silver Lake West Campground, Caples, and Silver lakes
While camping at Silver Lake West it is preferred to park in your site, but it is tight. Silver Lake West does have limited additional parking that is first come, first served. Leaving your boat trailer in the day-use areas overnight is prohibited.
If you are using the Caples or Silver lakes boat launch for day-use only, you may leave your vehicle and trailer in the parking lot while you are out enjoying the lake.
Kirkwood is the only gas station in the area around Caples and Silver lakes It is about seven miles north of Silver Lake and a half mile south of Caples Lake.
Premium fees are charged in this remote locations, plan appropriately. Hours of operation are also limited and seasonal. There is no cell or wiFi service.
Silver Lake West Campground
Yes, when camping at EID's facilities, Silver Lake West or at Sly Park Recreation Area, your camping fee includes one vehicle for the duration of your stay.
Your camping fee includes for the duration of your stay is also good at any of EID's day-use facilities for Silver Lake and Caples Lake (Hwy. 88 Recreation), and Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake.
Additional vehicles will need to pay a daily use fee when they arrive. Note that parking is limited, we encourage carpooling.
Not directly with EID.
Both Caples and Silver lakes (Hwy. 88 Recreation) has other resorts located around the lakes that may have boat rentals.
Sly Park Recreation Area offers non-motorized boat and paddle board rentals through a vendor, Current adventures Sly Park Paddle Rentals.
- No. Campsites must be occupied within the first 24 hours and for the duration of your stay.
Sly Park Recreation Area: Generator hours are limited to 7am to 9am, Noon to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm only.
Silver Lake West Campground: Hours are limited from 8am to 8pm. Guests are asked to keep the duration of run time to a minimum.
Yes, there is a fee non-motorized and motorized boats at Sly Park Recreation Area. Currently, there is no fee to launch a non-motorized vessel at Silver or Caples lakes. Please see the fee schedules linked below.
You will need to pay the day use fee and any additional fees for a pet or oversized vehicle or trailer.
Fee Schedules:
Campfires are allowed in the designated fire ring, the fire cannot exceed the size of the ring, the flames cannot be more than 3 feet tall and the wood cannot be more than 6 inches around.
Sly Park Recreation Area: Bears have not been a problem in the campgrounds. It is always a good idea to put away food and garbage at night for the other critters like squirrels, raccoons or birds.
Silver Lake West Campground: Bears are known to be in the area. It is always a good idea to put away food and garbage at night. Each campsite provides a bear proof locker.
Sly Park Recreation Area: There is limited cell phone reception near the entrance of the park. The signal diminishes as you travel into the park.
Silver Lake West Campground: No cell coverage. Please do not offend your neighbors by attempting to locate services.
Silver Lake and Caples Lake: No cell phone coverage.
- We do not have fish cleaning stations at this time.
Sly Park Recreation and Silver Lake West: No hookups.
Sly Park Recreation Areas does have a septic dump station you can use (included with the price of the campsite). If you are camping at Silver Lake West and drive by Sly Park Recreation Area on your way home, you may utilize the dump station there at no charge with proof of your stay.
Water spigots are available to fill your tank but you cannot stay connected.
No, we do not have shower facilities.
No, Silver Lake West Campground is first come first served.
No, EID only operates certain facilities mentioned on our website. The appropriate counties have jurisdiction on the waters. Recreational access can be from a variety of sources so it is important to know where you are.
While camping at Sly Park Recreation Area you may have up to six (6) people in an individual site. Family campsites have a maximum of twelve (12).
At Silver Lake West Campground there is a maximum of six (6) per campsite.
Please note that maximum occupancy for all campsites includes children and infants.
The primary fee pays for the first vehicle in the site; most sites have room for one more vehicle.
Parking is very limited and carpooling is encouraged.
If you are camping at Sly Park Recreation Area you can call our reservation office at (530) 295-6810 to see if there is room for more that two vehicles at the site you are reserving.
Additional vehicles will need to pay fees when they arrive, please see our fee schedule for current costs.
Annual passes may be used at all EID day-use parking and facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and at Caples and Silver lakes (Highway 88 Recreation).
Launching a boat is a separate and additional fee unless you have purchased a boat pass.
Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area (reservations required) and Silver Lake West (first come, first served) require additional camping fees.
Your pass DOES NOT allow for parking at or in a campground for the day.
No, the nearest is Plasses Resort located down a long grade on the South end of Silver Lake. Travelers who find themselves passing Sly Park Recreation Area on their way home can dump for free with proof of stay at Silver Lake West.
- No power is available in the Silver Lake West Campground.
No. There are no WiFi connections at any of our recreation facilities; take this time to disconnect from the world and plan accordingly.
Silver Lake, Caples Lake, and Silver Lake West Campground (seasonal high-elevation recreation)
Kit Carson, Plasses and Kirkwood all have a small mom and pop general stores with limited supplies. Be prepared and plan, check weather, road conditions, and fire restrictions before leaving!
Silver Lake West Campground:
- Vaulted toilets
- Potable water (please check our news postings as this service does get turned off at times)
- Fire ring with barbecue grate in each site
- Picnic table in each site
- Bear proof food lockers in each site
- Firewood is available for purchase (while supplies last)
There is limited to no cell service and no wiFi.
Day-Use Areas:
- Picnic tables
- Vaulted toilets
- Boat Launch (Silver and Caples)
Annual Day-Use Permit Application
Annual Passes are available for purchase all year; they are valid for twelve (12) months from the month of purchase.
They can be purchased year-round at Sly Park Recreation Area, either at the Reservation Office or the Gate House.
Passes are valid at all of EID's day-use parking facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and Caples and Silver lakes located along Highway 88.
Additional fees are required for camping or launching a boat unless you purchase a permit that includes a boat.
- Kirkwood Meadows has cell service that has the most reliable connection.
Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake:
You may leave your trailer in your campsite if the campsite space allows. We also have a designated parking area for boat trailers or you can leave it in the boat launch parking lot. When you arrive the gatehouse can give you directions.
Highway 88 Recreation: Silver Lake West Campground, Caples, and Silver lakes
While camping at Silver Lake West it is preferred to park in your site, but it is tight. Silver Lake West does have limited additional parking that is first come, first served. Leaving your boat trailer in the day-use areas overnight is prohibited.
If you are using the Caples or Silver lakes boat launch for day-use only, you may leave your vehicle and trailer in the parking lot while you are out enjoying the lake.
Kirkwood is the only gas station in the area around Caples and Silver lakes It is about seven miles north of Silver Lake and a half mile south of Caples Lake.
Premium fees are charged in this remote locations, plan appropriately. Hours of operation are also limited and seasonal. There is no cell or wiFi service.
Sly Park Annual Permit
Yes, the Annual Passes are valid at all EID day-use parking facilities, including Silver Lake and Caples Lake day use areas.
Separate fees are required for Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area and Silver Lake West Campground.
Not directly with EID.
Both Caples and Silver lakes (Hwy. 88 Recreation) has other resorts located around the lakes that may have boat rentals.
Sly Park Recreation Area offers non-motorized boat and paddle board rentals through a vendor, Current adventures Sly Park Paddle Rentals.
Yes, Annual Permits are available for your boat. See our Annual Day Use Permit page for an application. Annual Day-use permits are valid at Sly Park Recreation Area and our facilities at Caples and Silver lakes.
No, your pets are included with the Annual Passes. There is an additional pet fee if you have not purchased an Annual Pass.
Dogs must be on a leash AT ALL TIMES.
Dogs are NOT ALLOWED in Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area per our state drinking water permit. Please don't risk our permit exemption by allowing your dog in Jenkinson Lake.
Yes, there is a fee non-motorized and motorized boats at Sly Park Recreation Area. Currently, there is no fee to launch a non-motorized vessel at Silver or Caples lakes. Please see the fee schedules linked below.
You will need to pay the day use fee and any additional fees for a pet or oversized vehicle or trailer.
Fee Schedules:
Annual passes may be used at all EID day-use parking and facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and at Caples and Silver lakes (Highway 88 Recreation).
Launching a boat is a separate and additional fee unless you have purchased a boat pass.
Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area (reservations required) and Silver Lake West (first come, first served) require additional camping fees.
Your pass DOES NOT allow for parking at or in a campground for the day.
Annual Passes are available for purchase all year; they are valid for twelve (12) months from the month of purchase.
They can be purchased year-round at Sly Park Recreation Area, either at the Reservation Office or the Gate House.
Passes are valid at all of EID's day-use parking facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and Caples and Silver lakes located along Highway 88.
Additional fees are required for camping or launching a boat unless you purchase a permit that includes a boat.
Jenkinson Lake is a drinking water reservoir and our State Drinking Water Agreement prohibits domestic animals in the water or streams.
Sly Park Boating
Not directly with EID.
Both Caples and Silver lakes (Hwy. 88 Recreation) has other resorts located around the lakes that may have boat rentals.
Sly Park Recreation Area offers non-motorized boat and paddle board rentals through a vendor, Current adventures Sly Park Paddle Rentals.
No. Personal watercraft of any kind is not allowed on Jenkinson, Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area.
Caples and Silver lakes do allow personal water craft. Caples has a 10 mph speed limit.
Yes, Annual Permits are available for your boat. See our Annual Day Use Permit page for an application. Annual Day-use permits are valid at Sly Park Recreation Area and our facilities at Caples and Silver lakes.
No, your pets are included with the Annual Passes. There is an additional pet fee if you have not purchased an Annual Pass.
Dogs must be on a leash AT ALL TIMES.
Dogs are NOT ALLOWED in Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area per our state drinking water permit. Please don't risk our permit exemption by allowing your dog in Jenkinson Lake.
Yes, there is a fee non-motorized and motorized boats at Sly Park Recreation Area. Currently, there is no fee to launch a non-motorized vessel at Silver or Caples lakes. Please see the fee schedules linked below.
You will need to pay the day use fee and any additional fees for a pet or oversized vehicle or trailer.
Fee Schedules:
No. There are no WiFi connections at any of our recreation facilities; take this time to disconnect from the world and plan accordingly.
Sly Park Recreation Area: Jenkinson Lake
- 15 MPH when the lake level is 65% or below
- 35 MPH when the lake level is above 65%
Annual Passes are available for purchase all year; they are valid for twelve (12) months from the month of purchase.
They can be purchased year-round at Sly Park Recreation Area, either at the Reservation Office or the Gate House.
Passes are valid at all of EID's day-use parking facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and Caples and Silver lakes located along Highway 88.
Additional fees are required for camping or launching a boat unless you purchase a permit that includes a boat.
Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake:
You may leave your trailer in your campsite if the campsite space allows. We also have a designated parking area for boat trailers or you can leave it in the boat launch parking lot. When you arrive the gatehouse can give you directions.
Highway 88 Recreation: Silver Lake West Campground, Caples, and Silver lakes
While camping at Silver Lake West it is preferred to park in your site, but it is tight. Silver Lake West does have limited additional parking that is first come, first served. Leaving your boat trailer in the day-use areas overnight is prohibited.
If you are using the Caples or Silver lakes boat launch for day-use only, you may leave your vehicle and trailer in the parking lot while you are out enjoying the lake.
Jenkinson Lake is a drinking water reservoir and our State Drinking Water Agreement prohibits domestic animals in the water or streams.
Sly Park Camping
When camping with a group at Sly Park, you will be allowed five (5) day use passes for vehicles. Please come to the Gate House to obtain these passes if you are interested in entering the north side of the lake.
Yes, when camping at EID's facilities, Silver Lake West or at Sly Park Recreation Area, your camping fee includes one vehicle for the duration of your stay.
Your camping fee includes for the duration of your stay is also good at any of EID's day-use facilities for Silver Lake and Caples Lake (Hwy. 88 Recreation), and Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake.
Additional vehicles will need to pay a daily use fee when they arrive. Note that parking is limited, we encourage carpooling.
Not directly with EID.
Both Caples and Silver lakes (Hwy. 88 Recreation) has other resorts located around the lakes that may have boat rentals.
Sly Park Recreation Area offers non-motorized boat and paddle board rentals through a vendor, Current adventures Sly Park Paddle Rentals.
Sly Park Recreation Area: Generator hours are limited to 7am to 9am, Noon to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm only.
Silver Lake West Campground: Hours are limited from 8am to 8pm. Guests are asked to keep the duration of run time to a minimum.
Yes, there is a fee non-motorized and motorized boats at Sly Park Recreation Area. Currently, there is no fee to launch a non-motorized vessel at Silver or Caples lakes. Please see the fee schedules linked below.
You will need to pay the day use fee and any additional fees for a pet or oversized vehicle or trailer.
Fee Schedules:
Campfires are allowed in the designated fire ring, the fire cannot exceed the size of the ring, the flames cannot be more than 3 feet tall and the wood cannot be more than 6 inches around.
Sly Park Recreation Area: Bears have not been a problem in the campgrounds. It is always a good idea to put away food and garbage at night for the other critters like squirrels, raccoons or birds.
Silver Lake West Campground: Bears are known to be in the area. It is always a good idea to put away food and garbage at night. Each campsite provides a bear proof locker.
Sly Park Recreation Area: There is limited cell phone reception near the entrance of the park. The signal diminishes as you travel into the park.
Silver Lake West Campground: No cell coverage. Please do not offend your neighbors by attempting to locate services.
Silver Lake and Caples Lake: No cell phone coverage.
Sly Park Recreation and Silver Lake West: No hookups.
Sly Park Recreation Areas does have a septic dump station you can use (included with the price of the campsite). If you are camping at Silver Lake West and drive by Sly Park Recreation Area on your way home, you may utilize the dump station there at no charge with proof of your stay.
Water spigots are available to fill your tank but you cannot stay connected.
No, we do not have shower facilities.
The trailhead for the waterfall starts at the Waterfall Trail Parking Area located just past the second dam off Mormon Emigrant Trail, there is a $5 self-pay fee. The waterfall is approximately three miles from from this trailhead.
There is also access to the waterfall from inside the park from the Hazel Creek day use area. The waterfall is about one mile from this trail.
PLEASE NOTE: The waterfall is a man-made and comes from water diverted at Camp Creek on the Consumes River. It is extremely important to to know that flows can be stopped or started at anytime depending on operational needs.
When the lake is full the waterfall is shut off. It naturally lessens or stops flowing around mid-June through the fall. In addition, there are other circumstances that require that the waterfall is shut off. Please check the website or call the Gatehouse to see if the waterfall is flowing.
For current flow information go to the Jenkinson Lake Streamflow Information page and select Jenkinson Lake Waterfall in the drop down menu. Or, check with our Gatehouse staff.
Sly Park Recreation Area:
The closest store is at Sly Park Resort's General Store that is across the street from the main entrance to the park. It is a small store that also hosts a bar and restaurant.
There is also a Safeway in Pollock Pines, approximately 4.5 miles north at the end of Sly Park Road on Pony Express Trail.
Highway 88 Recreation: Silver Lake West Campground, Silver and Caples Lakes
Kirkwood Resort's General Store, there is also Plasse's Resort General Store located down a long grade on the south end of Silver Lake.
Caples Lake Resort also has a small store for incidentals and snacks.
While camping at Sly Park Recreation Area you may have up to six (6) people in an individual site. Family campsites have a maximum of twelve (12).
At Silver Lake West Campground there is a maximum of six (6) per campsite.
Please note that maximum occupancy for all campsites includes children and infants.
The primary fee pays for the first vehicle in the site; most sites have room for one more vehicle.
Parking is very limited and carpooling is encouraged.
If you are camping at Sly Park Recreation Area you can call our reservation office at (530) 295-6810 to see if there is room for more that two vehicles at the site you are reserving.
Additional vehicles will need to pay fees when they arrive, please see our fee schedule for current costs.
No. There are no WiFi connections at any of our recreation facilities; take this time to disconnect from the world and plan accordingly.
Individual site cancellations can be made up to 4 days prior to your arrival date. Cancellation fee is $15. Reservation and Change fees are not refundable. No refunds or changes within 4 days of arrival.
Group site and Event Center cancellations can be made up to 14 days prior to your arrival date. Cancellation fee is $50. Reservation and Change fees are not refundable. No refunds or changes within 14 days of arrival.
Annual Passes are available for purchase all year; they are valid for twelve (12) months from the month of purchase.
They can be purchased year-round at Sly Park Recreation Area, either at the Reservation Office or the Gate House.
Passes are valid at all of EID's day-use parking facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and Caples and Silver lakes located along Highway 88.
Additional fees are required for camping or launching a boat unless you purchase a permit that includes a boat.
Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake:
You may leave your trailer in your campsite if the campsite space allows. We also have a designated parking area for boat trailers or you can leave it in the boat launch parking lot. When you arrive the gatehouse can give you directions.
Highway 88 Recreation: Silver Lake West Campground, Caples, and Silver lakes
While camping at Silver Lake West it is preferred to park in your site, but it is tight. Silver Lake West does have limited additional parking that is first come, first served. Leaving your boat trailer in the day-use areas overnight is prohibited.
If you are using the Caples or Silver lakes boat launch for day-use only, you may leave your vehicle and trailer in the parking lot while you are out enjoying the lake.
Jenkinson Lake is a drinking water reservoir and our State Drinking Water Agreement prohibits domestic animals in the water or streams.
Sly Park Day Use
When camping with a group at Sly Park, you will be allowed five (5) day use passes for vehicles. Please come to the Gate House to obtain these passes if you are interested in entering the north side of the lake.
- Yes, you may bring your own barbecue if you place it on or next to the provided barbecue to Sly Park. No barbecues are allowed on the beach.
- Fires are not allowed in the day-use areas or on the beach.
No, your pets are included with the Annual Passes. There is an additional pet fee if you have not purchased an Annual Pass.
Dogs must be on a leash AT ALL TIMES.
Dogs are NOT ALLOWED in Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park Recreation Area per our state drinking water permit. Please don't risk our permit exemption by allowing your dog in Jenkinson Lake.
Yes, there is a fee non-motorized and motorized boats at Sly Park Recreation Area. Currently, there is no fee to launch a non-motorized vessel at Silver or Caples lakes. Please see the fee schedules linked below.
You will need to pay the day use fee and any additional fees for a pet or oversized vehicle or trailer.
Fee Schedules:
The trailhead for the waterfall starts at the Waterfall Trail Parking Area located just past the second dam off Mormon Emigrant Trail, there is a $5 self-pay fee. The waterfall is approximately three miles from from this trailhead.
There is also access to the waterfall from inside the park from the Hazel Creek day use area. The waterfall is about one mile from this trail.
PLEASE NOTE: The waterfall is a man-made and comes from water diverted at Camp Creek on the Consumes River. It is extremely important to to know that flows can be stopped or started at anytime depending on operational needs.
When the lake is full the waterfall is shut off. It naturally lessens or stops flowing around mid-June through the fall. In addition, there are other circumstances that require that the waterfall is shut off. Please check the website or call the Gatehouse to see if the waterfall is flowing.
For current flow information go to the Jenkinson Lake Streamflow Information page and select Jenkinson Lake Waterfall in the drop down menu. Or, check with our Gatehouse staff.
Annual passes may be used at all EID day-use parking and facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and at Caples and Silver lakes (Highway 88 Recreation).
Launching a boat is a separate and additional fee unless you have purchased a boat pass.
Camping at Sly Park Recreation Area (reservations required) and Silver Lake West (first come, first served) require additional camping fees.
Your pass DOES NOT allow for parking at or in a campground for the day.
No. There are no WiFi connections at any of our recreation facilities; take this time to disconnect from the world and plan accordingly.
Annual Passes are available for purchase all year; they are valid for twelve (12) months from the month of purchase.
They can be purchased year-round at Sly Park Recreation Area, either at the Reservation Office or the Gate House.
Passes are valid at all of EID's day-use parking facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and Caples and Silver lakes located along Highway 88.
Additional fees are required for camping or launching a boat unless you purchase a permit that includes a boat.
- Yes, the mandatory entry fee applies to all guests. All fees collected are put right back into maintaining our recreation facilities.
Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake:
You may leave your trailer in your campsite if the campsite space allows. We also have a designated parking area for boat trailers or you can leave it in the boat launch parking lot. When you arrive the gatehouse can give you directions.
Highway 88 Recreation: Silver Lake West Campground, Caples, and Silver lakes
While camping at Silver Lake West it is preferred to park in your site, but it is tight. Silver Lake West does have limited additional parking that is first come, first served. Leaving your boat trailer in the day-use areas overnight is prohibited.
If you are using the Caples or Silver lakes boat launch for day-use only, you may leave your vehicle and trailer in the parking lot while you are out enjoying the lake.
Jenkinson Lake is a drinking water reservoir and our State Drinking Water Agreement prohibits domestic animals in the water or streams.
Sly Park Fishing
Not directly with EID.
Both Caples and Silver lakes (Hwy. 88 Recreation) has other resorts located around the lakes that may have boat rentals.
Sly Park Recreation Area offers non-motorized boat and paddle board rentals through a vendor, Current adventures Sly Park Paddle Rentals.
Yes, there is a fee non-motorized and motorized boats at Sly Park Recreation Area. Currently, there is no fee to launch a non-motorized vessel at Silver or Caples lakes. Please see the fee schedules linked below.
You will need to pay the day use fee and any additional fees for a pet or oversized vehicle or trailer.
Fee Schedules:
- We do not have fish cleaning stations at this time.
- There is a 5 fish per person limit for trout and bass. Refer to the California Fishing Regulations for more information.
- Rainbow trout, German Brown, mackinaw, large and small mouth bass, and bluegill can all be found in Jenkinson Lake.
Annual Passes are available for purchase all year; they are valid for twelve (12) months from the month of purchase.
They can be purchased year-round at Sly Park Recreation Area, either at the Reservation Office or the Gate House.
Passes are valid at all of EID's day-use parking facilities at Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake, and Caples and Silver lakes located along Highway 88.
Additional fees are required for camping or launching a boat unless you purchase a permit that includes a boat.
- The closest place to get a fishing license is the CVS in Pollock Pines. Approximately 4.5 miles north on Sly Park Road, under the freeway, left on Pony Express Trail, 1 block and CVS is on the left.
Sly Park Recreation Area/Jenkinson Lake:
You may leave your trailer in your campsite if the campsite space allows. We also have a designated parking area for boat trailers or you can leave it in the boat launch parking lot. When you arrive the gatehouse can give you directions.
Highway 88 Recreation: Silver Lake West Campground, Caples, and Silver lakes
While camping at Silver Lake West it is preferred to park in your site, but it is tight. Silver Lake West does have limited additional parking that is first come, first served. Leaving your boat trailer in the day-use areas overnight is prohibited.
If you are using the Caples or Silver lakes boat launch for day-use only, you may leave your vehicle and trailer in the parking lot while you are out enjoying the lake.