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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.
Please see each dedicated webpage for more information.
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2026 Fee Schedule- Sly Park Recreation Area Day Use /Camping/Boat Launching
2026 Fee Schedule- Highway 88 Recreation Areas Day Use/Camping/Boat Launching
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Beginning April 21, 2025, there are boat launch restrictions at Jenkinson Lake within the Sly Park Recreation Area (SPRA) in Pollock Pines. The restrictions are to help prevent the introduction of invasive golden mussels and protect critical drinking water infrastructure. Due to conditions at Caples and Silver Lakes, at this time prevention efforts at these reservoirs will focus on outreach and education, similar to other partner high elevation reservoir operations with conditions less conducive to establishment of the invasive golden mussels. As more information and programs are available, we will update the District's dedicated webpage, www.EID.org/Boating. We encourage you to refer to that page for the more up to date information on boating restrictions. |
EID Urges Caution Around Streams and Rivers
High Water Flows and Dangerously Cold Water Temperatures
EID urges caution when approaching local area streams and rivers. As the weather temperatures rise, snow in higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada are beginning to melt causing higher and more random water flow patterns. The snowmelt also keeps water at dangerously cold temperatures.
With the record amounts of snow this year it is anticipated that local streams and rivers—including Caples Creek and the South Fork and Silver Fork American River—will be noticeably higher and colder for a longer period than in recent years. These factors will likely make recreation areas and trail crossings along streams hazardous and unusable well into the summer recreation season.
Be safe by preparing ahead: check trail websites and wear a life jacket when recreating in or around water areas.
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EID is a public agency dedicated to providing high quality water, wastewater treatment, recycled water, hydropower, and recreation services in an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner.