Silver Lake West Campground Reopening

06/11/2024

Hwy 88 Recreation Update: EID's Day-Use Facilties Open

Exciting news, EID's Hwy. 88 recreation day-use areas and boat launches are now open. Crews continue to work to prepare Silver Lake West Campground to open.

05/30/2024 4:00 PM

We are Hiring: Seasonal Recreation Positions

04/26/2024 1:52 PM

Water Faucets Are Now On at Sly Park Recreation Area

Water faucets are now on in all open recreation areas of Sly Park!

04/17/2024

Water Forecasting: Snow Surveys

EID's snow survey data contributes to DWR's water supply index forecast tool "Bulletin 120", an important tool that provides predictions for seasonal runoff from the state's major watersheds, and influences lake level and streamflow obligations, and water availability.

02/01/2024 11:30 AM

Video: Camp Creek Tunnel "Waterfall" at Sly Park Recreation Area Filling Jenkinson Lake

01/24/2024 10:33 AM

Winter Updates for Sly Park Recreation Area

01/18/2024

Mormon Emigrant Trail Closed for the Winter

12/21/2023 12:20 PM

Project 184 Hwy 88 Recreation Update: Silver Lake West Campground Closing

Silver Lake West Campground is now open! As a reminder camping is first come first served. There is NO water service at this time, camping is at discounted rate.

09/06/2023 1:00 PM

Hwy 88 Recreation Update: Silver Lake West Campground Now Open

Silver Lake West Campground is now open! As a reminder camping is first come first served. There is NO water service at this time, camping is at discounted rate.

08/09/2023 3:20 PM

Silver Lake Boat Launch and Day-Use Areas Open

EID's Highway 88/Project 184 recreation facilities update: Silver Lake boat launch and day-use areas are OPEN. Silver Lake West Campground remain CLOSED.

06/30/2023 1:45 PM

Caples Lake Boat Launch Opens After Extended Winter Closure

EID's Highway 88/Project 184 recreation facilities update: Caples Lake boat launch and auxiliary dam now OPEN. Silver Lake boat launch, day-use facilities, and Silver Lake West Campground remain CLOSED.

06/23/2023 1:00 PM

EID Urges Caution Around Streams and Rivers

EID urges caution around streams and rivers. Snowmelt from the Sierra's cause higher, rapid changing water flow patterns and dangerously cold temperatures.

04/28/2023 10:00 AM

Earth Day 2023: Free Day Use @ Sly Park Recreation Area

Beginning in 2021, Earth Day will be free for day-use access at Sly Park Recreation Area. All other fees, including camping, remain in effect along with all policies, procedures, and regulations.

04/18/2023 3:30 PM

Water Faucets Will Be On Saturday, April 8 at Sly Park Recreation Area

Sly Park Recreation Area staff have begun to prepare faucets for use starting Saturday, April 8!

04/06/2023 3:00 PM

Camping Open at Sly Park Recreation Area

Beginning today, the park is open for walk-in campers, and existing reservations will be honored. Note that the ground is still very wet but it is thawing and drying. There is another weather system predicted to come in on Sunday.

03/17/2023 9:00 AM

Sly Park Recreation Area Open for Day-Use

Sly Park Recreation Area has reopened for day-use only. The park is experiencing melting snow, rain, and significant wind gusts.

03/14/2023 3:45 PM

Sly Park Recreation Area is Closed

Sly Park Recreation Area is currently closed due to severe weather conditions. We will let you know when we can safely reopen the park.

02/27/2023 1:30 PM

Sly Park / Jenkinson Lake's Main Boat Launch Open

Jenkinson Lake water level is currently at 90%. Recreation staff have reopened the main boat launch. Note that there is a lot of debris in the water from the recent rain event, and more rain is predicted to start tomorrow.

01/03/2023 3:30 PM

Caples Lake Boat Launch Closed for the Season

10/24/2022 4:10 PM