Sly Guard Cabin Campground and Camping
Fishing Hot Spots near Sly Guard Cabin Campground
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About the Campground
Sly Guard Cabin is located close to many attractions including Jenkinson Lake, Apple Hill, Historic Downtown Placerville, Eldorado National Forest, and the historic mining town of Coloma.
Whitewater rafting, hiking, swimming, picnicking, gold panning, fishing and camping fill the spring and summer months in El Dorado County. The beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range welcomes winter visitors with pure snowsporting pleasure. Take home souvenirs from historic towns, choose from the areas 50+ wineries or take advantage of one of the unique dining experiences El Dorado County has to offer. For more information visit http://www.visit-eldorado.com or call 1-800-457-6279 and ask for a free visitor's guide.
Services & Amenities
Within Facility |
- Bicycling
- Bird Watching
- Drinking Water
- Fire Rings
- Grills
- Hiking
- Hiking Moderate
- Hiking Trail
- Horseshoe Pits
- Horseshoes
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- Jogging/Running
- Mountain Bike Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Scenic Driving Routes
- Sightseeing
- Trails, Moderate Hiking
- Walking
- Wildlife Viewing
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Less Than 1 Mile |
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Greater Than 1 Mile |
- Boat Ramp
- Boating
- Camping, Improved Site
- Canoeing
- Dock, Boat
- Facility Lake
- First Aid Supplies
- Fishing
- Fishing Dock
- Fishing, Facility Lake
- Fuel, Boats
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Grocery Store
- Hiking Difficult
- Kayaking
- Newspapers
- Paddle Boating
- Pay Telephone
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- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Powerboating
- Propane
- Retail, Bait & Tackle
- Retail, Drinks
- Retail, Firewood
- Retail, Ice
- Retail, Seasonal Concessions
- Retail, Snacks
- Retail, Store/Gift Shop
- Retail, Supplies
- Sail Boating
- Sunbathing
- Swimming, Facility Lake
- Water Access, Facility Lake
- Water Skiing
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Within 10 Miles |
- Admin Service, Copying
- Admin Service, Faxing
- Cash Machine/Atm
- Catering
- Church
- Dining
- Dump Station
- Emergency Services
- Fishing - River
- Group Activity Center
- Hunting
- Information/Contact Station
- Laundry
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- Maintenance, RV/Camper
- Maintenance, Vehicle
- Meeting Hall
- Motel
- Officer/Ranger station
- Recycling Station
- Restaurant
- Shopping
- Swimming - River
- Town
- Wildflower viewing
- Winery Tours
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Greater Than 10 Miles |
- Airport
- Antiquing
- Camping Backcountry
- Camping, Equestrian
- Camping, Equestrian Group
- Car Rentals
- Fruit / Produce Picking
- Golf
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- Golfing
- Hospital
- Kennel
- Medical Clinic
- Musical Performances
- Outfitter
- Waterfall
- Whitewater Rafting
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Fees
Peak Season Jun 07 2010 - Oct 18 2010 |
CABIN NONELECTRIC |
$65.00 |
Peak Season Jun 06 2011 - Oct 17 2011 |
CABIN NONELECTRIC |
$65.00 |
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Alerts and Important Information
Sly Guard Cabin can accommodate 4 people to sleep in the cabin and the grounds can also accommodate two tents, one fifth wheel/trailer/camper/tent trailer/RV and two boats. Cars are limited to three vehicles (including tow vehicles). Maximum people on the grounds will not exceed 12 people.
There are no RV water hook-ups or septic dump stations available on the grounds at this time. These services are provided in Pollock Pines. Vehicles are expected to park in the gravel areas and not on vegetation.
Fishing and Boating Spots in El Dorado County include: Jenkinson Lake, American River (Silver Fork Riverton), Stumpy Meadows, American River South Fork Coloma, El Dorado Forebay, Kirkwood Lake, Consumnes River, Ice House Reservoir, Kirkwood Lake, Loon Lake, and Union Valley Reservoir.
Jenkinson Lake is located south of Highway 50 off of Sly Park Road approximately 5 minutes from the Sly Guard Cabin. The lake area offers camping, hiking, fishing, boating and picnicking. Visit http://www.eid.org or call 530-644-2545 for more information on Jenkinson Lake.
Sly Guard Cabin guests must have their permit with them while at the cabin. The permit will give the combination to grounds gate and door lock shackle. Return the key to the door lock shackle when checking out.
Check in time is 2pm. Check out time is 1pm. You are responsible for the Sly Guard Cabin and grounds during the time you have it rented. Lock the building and gate when leaving it unattended.
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 8am and are strictly enforced. Generators may not be operated during quiet hours.
A phone is in the cabin and available for local calls. Long distance calls are not available. Cell phone coverage is fair in the area.
Pets are not allowed in the cabin. Pets must be on a leash at all times while on the grounds. As a courtesy please clean up after your pets.
Smoking is not allowed in the cabin. Butts must be properly disposed of.
Sly Park Environmental Camp conducts daily youth nature walks to Jenkinson Lake on adjacent trail to cabin. Please respect this use.
There is a carry-in, carry-out policy for garbage.
Off-Road-Vehicles (OHVs) are not allowed to be unloaded at the Sly Guard Cabin grounds. Contact the Forest Service for designated off road trails and restrictions.
A wood stove is available but you will need to bring you own firewood. The cabin has a 24-hour propane wall heater.
Outdoor fires are not allowed during Fire Restrictions. Campfires must be in provided fire ring. Check for restrictions prior to building a campfire. Do not use a chainsaw in the vicinity. You can gather dead and down wood in the forest for campfire purposes. *No open flames, candles, backpacking stoves or Coleman stoves etc, are permitted inside the cabin.
Sly Guard Cabin guests are expected to clean the cabin and grounds before you leave. Cleaning supplies are found in the mud room.
Maximum stay is 6 consecutive nights.
Hot and cold water is available at the cabin.
Campground Contact Information
Open From: Jun 17 2010 to Dec 13 2010
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Campground Reservations:
Sly Guard Cabin
Campground Phone: 530-644-2324
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
Sacramento,
CA
530-644-2324
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Sly Guard Cabin is a campground located in Sacramento, California. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.
To find this campground check the map shown above, or enter -120.5953 latitude, and -120.5953 longitude into your GPS device.
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