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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. |
Sly Park Recreation Area: Fall/Winter Updates
Beginning November 1, Water Spigots Off; Discounted Camping Fees
- Standard Sites: $30
- Family Sites: $40
- Stonebraker Boat Launch: The gate past Stonebraker Boat Launch is officially closed for winter.
- Waterfall Access: Use the Stonebraker parking lot.
- Winter Day Use Hours: 7:30 AM to Dusk
- Weather Alert: Winter conditions can be unpredictable! Be sure to pack appropriate clothing, gear, sunblock, and ample water for your visit.
- Payment Info: Please note that there may NOT be staff at the gatehouse when you arrive at Sly Park. Bring cash to cover any fees.
Photos by Park Rangers Jaramia Bond and T. Canitia.
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