Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234654
When Sly Guard Cabin reopens
Sly Guard Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 168 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 17 open for online reservation · 69 reserved · 7 closed · 75 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
89.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 17 of 168 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online89.9%
Open site-nights17 / 168
Reserved (of online inventory)69 / 86
Weekday openings16
Weekend openings1
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 16 fall on weekdays and 1 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January shows no online availability. 0 of 31 tracked site-nights are open there — 3 closed, 28 not yet released.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| Sly Guard Cabin | 17 |
This cabin currently has 17 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 29
January0 of 31 · no online availability
The next bookable night is Sep 29. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
17 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Sly Guard Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Oct 5 at site Sly Guard Cabin.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 45 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sly Guard Cabin | 45 ft | Yes | 17 | 3 nights | Sep 29, Oct 5, Oct 6, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 17, Dec 1 +5 more |
About Sly Guard Cabin
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.
1 monitored cabinRVs up to 45 ft1 with hookups1 shadedFire pitsMax party 12
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.
5561 Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95726530-644-2324
BoatingCampingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteVisitor Center
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234654 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234654 · Sly Guard Cabin · Pollock Pines CA8 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Sly Guard Cabin?
Reservations for Sly Guard Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 89.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 17 of 168 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Sly Guard Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Sly Guard Cabin?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 8 at site Sly Guard Cabin. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Sly Guard Cabin fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Sly Guard Cabin?
November 2026, with 8 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 26.
When is the next open date at Sly Guard Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 29. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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