EID Recreation

05/18/2026

‼ Hwy 88 Facilities Opening for the Season ‼
🌲Staff have been busy cleaning up the campground and day use areas after the winter storms.
💦 Silver Lake West Campground will have water this year! It's been a long time in the making but the water is flowing again. Please note that camping prices will return to normal with the return of the water ($30/night, $15 for any additional vehicles).
⏰The campground will open at noon on Friday May 22nd, and other facilities will be staffed and open that weekend as well!
💲Day use and boating prices are increasing this season; day use is now $10 with boat launch being an additional $10. While this might feel like a big shift, prices have not changed in more than a decade, while the cost of staff and supplies have risen drastically. These fees are in line with other agencies and allow us to continue providing services to these areas.

05/12/2026

🌲☀️ Imagine this place as your office ☀️🌲

We are currently recruiting for Seasonal Groundskeepers at Sly Park Recreation Area!

This temporary position is a great opportunity to work outdoors this summer while helping maintain one of the most scenic recreation destinations around. If you enjoy nature, teamwork, and hands-on work, we’d love to have you join our team 💧🏕️

Apply here:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eid/jobs/5264251/seasonal-park-aide-grounds-keeper?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

05/09/2026

We've got a baby eagle!! Thanks as always to our wonderful regular contributor Gaby for these great shots 🦅🤎🤍

04/29/2026

Boat Launch Updates 🛥‼️
Launch restrictions are still in place at Sly Park / Jenkinson Lake, but there are some changes for the 2026 boating season.
*Any boat with a valid EID quarantine or exit seal can continue launch.
*We are still only taking decontaminations from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency locations.
*NEW - We will now accept a quarantine or exit tag from another waterbody but only if ALL the following conditions are met:
-EID must be able to verify the tag number, boat identification number, and date installed in the national Watercraft Inspection and Decontamination (WID) database, and
-The tag must connect the boat to the trailer in a way that the boat cannot be launched without removing the tag, and
-The tag was installed in a waterbody that is not considered “positive” for invasive mussels, and
-The tag must be installed for more than 30 days, and
-The tag is intact and not damaged or tampered with as determined by EID, and
-The boat is clean, drained, and dry.

As always, the most up-to-date information can be found on our dedicated webpage eid.org/boating.

04/22/2026

🌎 Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Join us today at Sly Park Recreation Area and enjoy free day-use access 🌲

Don’t let the weather stop you from exploring. Sly Park Recreation Area is beautiful in every season, and today is the perfect chance to experience it 🌧️🌿

Day-use vehicle fees are waived today. Camping, boat launch, and pet fees, along with all park rules, still apply

We hope to see you out there 💚

04/13/2026

🌎 Celebrate Earth Day at Sly Park Recreation Area 🌎

Join us on April 22 and enjoy free day-use access at Sly Park Recreation Area 🌲This annual event, established in 2021 by the EID Board of Directors, celebrates Sly Park as a valued resource for our customers, El Dorado County residents, and visitors.

Spend the day exploring everything Sly Park has to offer. Enjoy hiking, biking, boating, fishing, horseback riding, photography, or simply taking in local wildlife 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️🎣🐎📸

With more than nine miles of scenic trails, beautiful lakeshore views, and picnic areas with tables and restrooms, it is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors 🌿

Day-use vehicle fees will be waived for the day. Camping, boat launch, and pet fees, as well as all park rules, will still apply.

We hope to see you there 💚

04/08/2026

‼️ALERT‼️
ATT&T has notified us that we will not have access to phones or internet tomorrow from 8am - 11am. This means we will be unable to take any payment other than cash, won't be able to access the reservation system, and won't be able to answer or return calls until services are restored.

Please come prepared with cash if you intend to enter the park, and please be patient as we work to return calls in the order received. We appreciate your understanding!

04/06/2026

🌲📣 Love the outdoors and looking for a summer job?

Seasonal recreation positions are now open in Po***ck Pines, Kirkwood, and Pioneer, CA. These roles are hired through Tryfacta, El Dorado Irrigation District’s contracted staffing agency.

We’re looking for:
• Camp Host (RV required)
• Park Ranger
• Boat Ranger
• Park Aide, Gate Clerk

📅 Start date: April 20, 2026
Apply online in minutes:
🔗 www.tryfacta.com/eid-seasonal-jobs

Spend your summer working outdoors and gaining valuable parks and recreation experience 🌲💧

03/19/2026

💧 We’re Hiring!

Looking for a meaningful career serving your community? Join our team!

Now hiring:

• Administrative Technician
• Associate/Senior Civil Engineer
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III–V
• Seasonal Groundskeepers

👉 Apply today: www.eid.org/jobs

03/18/2026

🌲📣 Love the outdoors and looking for a summer job?

Seasonal positions are available in Po***ck Pines, Kirkwood, and Pioneer, CA.

We’re looking for
• Camp Host (RV required)
• Park Ranger
• Boat Ranger
• Park Aide, Gate Clerk

📅 Starts April 20, 2026

Apply online: 🔗www.tryfacta.com/eid-seasonal-jobs

03/04/2026

Please see the USFS statement regarding the emergency closure of MET; while the emergency closure has been lifted, there are still restrictions on types of vehicles allowed on the road. Thank you to our USFS partners for this update! 🚙🛻

The Mormon Emigrant Trail (MET) emergency closure issued Feb. 18 has been lifted.
The MET is now open to vehicles exempted from Forest Order No. 03-24-02.
Thank you for your patience during the emergency closure.
Forest Order link:https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/legacy-media/eldorado/03-24-02%20Eldorado%20National%20Forest%20Mormon%20Emigrant%20Trail%20Winter%20Vehicle%20Use%20Road.pdf