Sly Park Live Cam

An unincorporated community in El Dorado County

Hosted by:
  • ZGroup Real Estate
  • 6127 Pony Express Trail - Pollock Pines
  • California 95726 - United States
  • 530.644.1644
  • [email protected]
  • https://www.pollockpinesweathercam.com/

What You're Watching

This camera provides a live view of Sly Park. History Sly Park, also known as Jenkinson Lake, is a man-made reservoir located in El Dorado County, California, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The lake was created in the 1950s as part of the Sly Park Dam project, which was designed to provide water for agriculture and domestic use in the region. The name "Sly Park" is said to have originated from a local man named John Sly who operated a saw.

Best Times to Watch

Time / PeriodWhat to expect
Morning 8–10am localBest visibility before afternoon clouds; mountain peaks clear
Winter (Dec–Mar)Snow conditions and ski activity — peak season
Summer (June–Aug)Hiking season; green slopes and different landscape character
After snowfallFresh snow on terrain — check conditions before driving passes

Quick Facts

History & Context

History Sly Park, also known as Jenkinson Lake, is a man-made reservoir located in El Dorado County, California, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The lake was created in the 1950s as part of the Sly Park Dam project, which was designed to provide water for agriculture and domestic use in the region. The name "Sly Park" is said to have originated from a local man named John Sly who operated a sawmill in the area in the 1850s. The land surrounding the lake was later used for logging and mining, and was eventually acquired by the El Dorado Irrigation District, which built the dam and the lake.

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