Sly Guard Cabin

$65.00/night

5561 Sly Park Road
Pollock Pines, CA 95726

Barrett Lake 4x4 Trail is Open

Using any motor vehicle on the trail during this time period.

FOREST ORDER NO. 03-24-15
USDA FOREST SERVICE
ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST
BARRETT LAKE 4x4 TRAIL MOTOR VEHICLE PROHIBITION

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(b), and to protect natural resources, the following act is prohibited within the Pacific Ranger District of the Eldorado National Forest. This Order is effective from November 23, 2024, through July 31, 2025.

Using any type of motor vehicle on Forest Service Trail No. 16E21 (Barrett Lake Jeep Trail), as shown on the attached Exhibit A. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(b).

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.
Any Federal, State, or Local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

This prohibition is in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.

A violation of this prohibition is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571 and 3581.

Executed in Placerville, California, this 21 day of November 2024.

AMY L. REID
Acting Forest Supervisor
Eldorado National Forest

Overview

The Sly Guard Cabin is less remote than other cabins on the Eldorado National forest and is a great choice for families with children. Sly Guard provides the cabin in the woods experience with the convenience of modern amenities. The cabin is near Sly Park Reservoir, also called Jenkinson Lake, the tourist area of Apple Hill, a variety of wineries, a number of hiking trails, and the historic mining towns of Coloma and Placerville. The Sly Guard Cabin was constrcuted in the early 1940s by the Forest Service as living quarters for rangers "on guard" in the Sly Park area.

Recreation

Hiking, mountain biking, and picnicking are great options while staying at the cabin. Cedar Park trail is just steps away from the cabin, where you can take a relaxing walk along the 1.2 mile paved loop trail. There is also an observation deck along the trail offering views of Pyramid Peak and the Crystal Range. There is a horsehoe pit on the cabin grounds. Sly Park Creek has a swimming hole and Sly Park Reservoir attracts lots of boaters and anglers. Gold panning may also be done in the creek.

Natural Features

At nearly 3,600 feet in elevation, Sly Guard Cabin sits among Ponderosa and Jeffrey pine near the town of Pollock Pines. The cabin is well shaded during the day, keeping it cool in the summer. A downhill dirt trail leads guests south to Sly Park Creek and the bottom of the spillway at Sly Park Reservoir.

Nearby Attractions

The Sly Park Environmental Education School is located across the street. Guided nature walks are conducted daily on the trail adjacent to the cabin.

A resort at the entrance of Jenkinson Lake (Sly Creek Reservoir) offers a small store, restaurant and bar, pay phone, gas and fishing supplies. It is about a 2-mile drive.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Electric hookups: all 1 sites
Fire pit: all 1 sites
Longest RV: 45 ft
Largest party: 12 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Trailer

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest propane: 3.9 mi · Shell

Nearest dump station: 14.9 mi

Nearest water fill: 20.8 mi

Directions

Sly Guard Cabin is located off U.S. Highway 50 in Pollock Pines, approximately 16 miles east of Placerville. Take Exit 60 (Sly Park Road) and travel south approximately 6.2 miles. Arrive at 5561 Sly Park Road on the left.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Jason M

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Reviewed 8 days ago

I really really love this place! This is the second time I've been to this cabin, and it's been a fantastic experience every time Highly highly recommend going and go soon because they're planning on changing the price to 120 a night instead of 65.

Carl F

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Reviewed 16 days ago

Same as my review for October 18 to October 20.

Carl F

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Reviewed a month ago

Nice place, but it would be nice if the heating stove in the living room was fixed someday.

Irene L

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