Pine Cone - Sly Park Recreation Area is located near the Sierra Nevada foothills, featuring a mix of forested areas and open spaces. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, offering varied camping experiences throughout the year. Nearby, Jenkinson Lake provides opportunities for fishing and boating, while hiking trails offer scenic views of the surrounding landscape.

Pine Cone - Sly Park Recreation Area

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Pollock Pines

The Best Camping Near Pollock Pines, California

Beautiful view of the lake, level plot, toilets, picnic table, potable water, fire ring, grill, recycling stations and large dumpsters. Dog friendly too.
This campsite has everything you need to enjoy a nice evening by the lake. However, booking online or by phone is a pain in the ass. If you toussle around with the website, you'll see what I mean. We were also unable to reach anyone by phone. 

They do not do walk-ins for campsites on Fridays or Saturdays.  We came on a Sunday and were able to set up camp and leave our stuff to hit the grocery store in Pollock Pines. I think it was $45 for the night but very well worth camping in an established zone for the first time in a week! We drove into our site in a Ford E-350 and next to us was a converted schoolbus. Many SUVs as well. The camp host was on premises as well. 


At the time of this review, the store across the check-in gate, Sly Park Resort, was closed until further notice. 

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