El Dorado Irrigation District to launch new online reservation system for Sly Park Recreation Area

PLACERVILLE, Calif. -- The El Dorado Irrigation District announced today that it will launch a new online reservation system for Sly Park Recreation Area at Jenkinson Lake in Pollock Pines, effective Aug. 17.

The upgraded platform is designed to give campers a more convenient and flexible way to plan their visits to one of the region's most popular camping and recreation destinations.

Beginning Aug. 17, campers will be able to manage their own reservations entirely online - including making changes or cancellations - without needing to call or email EID recreation staff, as was previously required.

The new system also allows visitors to explore campsite areas in greater detail and view real-time availability all in one place.

"This new system is all about making the camping experience easier and more convenient for our visitors," said El Dorado Irrigation District Park and Recreation Manager Emily Bertram. "Campers will now have the same self-service tools they've come to expect from other outdoor recreation destinations, while still enjoying everything that makes Sly Park special."

There will be a window where visitors will be unable to access either reservation system as the changeover happens; this will be from 5 p.m. on Aug. 13 until the new system goes live at 9 a.m. on Aug. 17. This allows all existing reservations from the previous system to be uploaded into the new system without missing anyone.

What's New for Campers

About Sly Park Recreation Area / Jenkinson Lake

Located in Pollock Pines, Sly Park Recreation Area surrounds the 640-acre Jenkinson Lake and offers swimming, fishing for trout, bass, and mackinaw, boating, water skiing, and paddle sports.

The park features more than 9 miles of multi-use shoreline trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians, connecting to an extended 30-mile regional trail network.

Camping options include more than 170 individual family campsites, group sites, and an equestrian campground with corrals.

Day-use visitors can enjoy lakeside picnic areas with tables, drinking water, and restrooms.

Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and barbecue, with vault toilets and water faucets located throughout the campgrounds.

There are a variety of types and sizes of sites, from tent-only all the way up to some that can accommodate an RV up to 40 feet. Individual campsites host up to six people, while larger family campsites accommodate up to 12 people (including children and infants). Group sites can accommodate between 30 and 50 people.

Reservations for camping April through November may be made up to six months in advance. From December through March, campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, weather and safety permitting.

Campers can explore campsite photos, details, and availability, and make reservations starting Aug. 17, at www.eid.org/slyparkcamping.