Air Quality Conditions Unpredictable Due to Wildfires

Due to wildfires, air quality has been unpredictable and may impact your recreation plans.

09/09/2022 10:30 AM

Boat Speeds Reduced to 15 MPH Starting September 11

The water level at Jenkinson Lake is projected to be 65% of capacity by Sunday, September 11. At this level, motorized boat speeds on the lake will be reduced to 15 MPH for safety. Also, with low water levels, fewer boats will be allowed on the lake.

09/08/2022 5:30 PM

Sly Park / Jenkinson Lake Main Boat Launch

Jenkinson Lake water level is currently at 66%. The main boat launch is closed to trailed boats. It remains accessible for smaller vessels such as kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddle boards that can be walked down to the water to be launched.

09/06/2022 4:45 PM

Silver Lake West Campground - Closing for the Season

09/06/2022 4:00 PM

Sly Park / Jenkinson Lake Main Boat Launch

Jenkinson Lake levels are currently at 73%. The main boat launch is limited to the two center lanes for boats that are on trailers. The two outside lanes are for those with non-motorized boats/boards.

07/29/2022 4:00 PM

Free Fishing Day Saturday, July 2

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers two free fishing days per year. For 2022, they are July 2 and September 3.

06/30/2022 2:15 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 potable water service at this time, camping is at discounted rate.

06/23/2022 1:50 PM

Highway 88 Recreation Update: Silver Lake West Campground Remains Closed

Silver Lake West Campground remains closed while crews work to cleanup winter damage. Day-use facilities are open at Caples and Silver lakes.

06/10/2022 4:30 PM

Highway 88 Recreation Update: Day-Use Facilities Are Open

The day-use areas and boat launches are open at Caples and Silver lakes. Silver Lake West Campground remains closed.

05/23/2022 3:45 PM

Conditions Update for EID's Hwy. 88 Recreation Facilities

There is still snow on the ground and ice on the lakes, we will make an announcement as we get closer to opening for the 2022 recreation season.

04/08/2022 4:15 PM

Visiting Sly Park Recreation Area

Visiting the park during a non-holiday weekday gives a whole new recreation perspective of this beautiful location.

03/29/2022 3:30 PM

Sly Park / Jenkinson Lake Water Level and Waterfall Flows

Visit EID's Jenkinson Lake Streamflow Information webpage to check the lake level and see if the waterfall is flowing.

03/10/2022 1:15 PM

Sly Park Recreation Area Is Open

Sly Park Recreation Area is happy to announce that we were able to reopen today, January 10! The park had to close on December 27 as we received heavy snowfall that knocked out power lines and downed trees creating hazardous conditions.

01/10/2022 2:15 PM

Sly Park Recreation Area Closed Due to Heavy Snow

Sly Park Recreation Area is currently closed due to heavy snow conditions. We will let you know when we are able to safely reopen the park. Be safe and stay home if you can!

12/28/2021 2:50 PM

Sly Park Recreation Area Now Open

Sly Park Recreation Area has reopened today, December 15, after having to close the park yesterday due to heavy snow conditions.

12/15/2021 8:50 AM

Sly Park Recreation Area Closed Due to Heavy Snow

Sly Park Recreation Area is currently closed due to heavy snow conditions. We will let you know when we are able to safely reopen the park. Be safe and stay home if you can!

12/14/2021 10:00 AM

Upper Main Ditch Piping Project - Update

The Upper Main Ditch Piping Project’s full road closures are estimated to be completed by early December. Single lane closures with traffic control will then be in place at various locations along Blair Road and are estimated through late December while construction crews complete work.

11/19/2021 5:00 PM

Sly Park Recreation Area Preparing for Winter

Sly Park Recreation Area staff is preparing the park for winter. Water services have been shutoff, be prepared by bringing your own water supply. The back of the park is closed to vehicle traffic past Stonebraker boat launch. Reduced camping fees, and winter gate hours are in effect.

11/04/2021 5:00 PM

Main Boat Launch Parking Area Temporary PG&E Helicopter Staging Area

Sly Park's main boat launch parking area is being used as a PG&E helicopter staging area as they continue work to restore power to areas affected by the Caldor Fire. The hiking and biking area that runs through that area has been rerouted. The equestrian trail that is below the dam remains closed.

11/02/2021 4:00 PM

EID's Hwy 88 Recreation Areas - Closed for the Season

EID's recreation facilities along Hwy. 88 are closed for the season.

10/08/2021 5:00 PM