Sly Park Recreation Area

Yes. But it can be easily done online and there are pictures of the camp site and a description of it as well.

The creek is the run off water that comes from the Sly park waterfall. You can get there 3 ways. One way is The hiking trail that starts at the main road near the dam. You'll see signs for waterfall or hike trail. $5 parking. I was told the hike is about An hour and a half one way but its along one whole side of the lake. The trail leads you right to the waterfall Which means the falls are at the furthest end of the lake. Once at the falls you follow the water to the creek. The second way is to drive into the park (paying for a day pass) they give you a map too but all you need to do is drive along the lake until you get to the end of the lake, look for waterfall signs, park and walk the path along the waters edge its about a 10 min or less walking trail that will lead you straight to the creek then to the falls. It's a beautiful walk! The third way is by kayak or paddle board. Again go straight to the far end of the lake, far right side and that will lead you to the creek.

Yes there are picnic tables in main day use area. $13 per car & $5 per pet. No pets allowed in water.

You can definitely swim at sly park but make sure you don't bring your dog into the water.

No there are no showers.

yes 👍

Sierra at Tahoe Resort is the closest. About 40miles on Sly Park Rd/SR-50 from Sly Park.

Yes

Yes it is, but El Dorado county locals only

I brought and cooked with a full bbq grill without any problems. The camp grounds and day use sites have free standing bbq's that are obviously cleaned regularly which was nice to see. There shouldn't be a problem with a small portable grill because there is plenty of clear areas to set one up on. I hope this helps. Enjoy!

Yeah there are decent trails you can take a stroller. You can also stick to the paved roads and still enjoy the view

It's open everyday unless you are paying to enter the park

Powerbait and jig

No but EID does sell an annual pass.

Online is quickest way to make reservations. You are able to view the camping areas online.

It depends on where you are on the lake. Some areas of the lake you can make a phone call but can't use internet.

There is only one

Yes you have to pay 15$ for day use parking

Nice lake there is a lot parking close to lake but you need to pay to enter the park you can take your mother there i went there week day it wasn't busy but i don't know weekend.

Day use yearly pass was $135 if i remember correctly. That should be all day use, as far as i know, including boat launch.

I dont know that answere

No wait nine I went very early in morning to find good spot to park my car and picnic area are available

Yes, it is open to the public as well

Yes they opened for everyone with camping. We were there last week and many people camping there. We went for the day. It was $15 dollars for the entry.

No not yet. Day use only.

The rules include the whole park. Especially not allowed in the lake. It's drinking water and they're strict about it. I know... I don't get it either. It's not like they eliminate in water like that.

Search the page or call to reserve. Fill up soon

When yhe park was full we launched our kayaks from the waters edge and found a place to park on the side of the road. Normal days you pay your $12 and launch from one of their two ramps or any camping area or day use area.

Yes!!! Gorgeous!

We were at the 167 rainbow place 2 min to beginning of the trail and 13-15 min to wfall

Yes u can walk in and follow the road it's paved❤

No

Running water available at all open sites. Back of park closed during winter.

Thanks! Maybe after this warm weekend we'll give it a try.

I'm almost certain!! Esp this winter .. We just had a recent storm

If you have 4x4 you can drive as far as you want on mormon immigrant road to play in snow it is at the dam a out a half mile past sly park recreation gate on sly park road A out 3 miles in If you do not have 4x4 you can drive as far as asphalt will allow you and park off to side and play in snow

Yes

I would call the gate house

Yes, of course We r bringing ours, and we checked if it was fine, and it is!😄

Very rare.

Only if you're not going to play it. Nobody wants that.

It's been a couple of months since I went there but i think it would be about $12.

Yes

No, I don't think so.

You Can Fish All Year Round there is a 5 ea per person per day on game fish.

Is packed during summers.

Sly Park Winter Gate Hours begin October 1st.  Gates open at 7:30 am and close at 8 pm on Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 pm on Friday-Saturday. At least thats what last year was idk about this year.