Sly Guard Cabin
Eldorado National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Pollock Pines, CA, CA
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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Sly Guard Cabin offers a convenient cabin experience near Sly Park Reservoir, Apple Hill, wineries, and hiking trails. Google reviews average 4.3/5 stars, with campers praising its proximity to recreational areas, full kitchen, and inexpensive rates.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk, Mule Deer, Coyote, Acorn Woodpecker, and Humboldt's Flying Squirrel present in the area
Insider tips for Sly Guard Cabin: Book a year in advance, especially for weekends Cabin includes full kitchen, living room with TV/DVD player, and clean bathroom with hot water Located 6.2 miles south of Exit 60 (Sly Park Road) off U.S. Highway 50
Skip Sly Guard Cabin if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require a self-contained RV or small footprint. You can't book well in advance — this is a high-demand federal campground.
Best time to visit Sly Guard Cabin: May-October — Verified seasonal operations period.
Nearby campgrounds: Bridal Veil Group Area And Picnic Ground (CAMINO, CA), Capps Crossing (CAMINO, CA), Ponderosa Cove Campground (Twin Bridges, CA), Pipi Campground (Somerset, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sly Guard Cabin
Cell signal at Sly Guard Cabin (Pollock Pines, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook a year in advance, especially for weekends
Cabin includes full kitchen, living room with TV/DVD player, and clean bathroom with hot water
Located 6.2 miles south of Exit 60 (Sly Park Road) off U.S. Highway 50
Verified seasonal operations period
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Eldorado National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Eldorado National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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