Union Valley Reservoir Vacation and Resort Properties

Union Valley Reservoir is 20 miles northeast of Placerville, California, in eastern El Dorado County. It provides drinking water and power for the city of Sacramento, as well as boating, fishing, and camping recreation for visitors.

Eldorado National Forest (9 miles) Located soutwest of Lake Tahoe, the Eldorado National Forest extends from the foothills into the rugged Sierra Nevada high country of California. Elevations range from 1,620 to 10,380 feet. Rainfall averages 45 inches per year on the valley slopes and 10 to 15 feet of snow are common at higher... More

Sly Park Reservoir (13 miles) Recreation at Sly Park Reservoir is managed by the El Dorado Irrigation District under an agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation's Central CA Area Office. The reservoir was created by Sly Park Dam across Sly Park Creek. The dam is a feature of the Central Valley Project, American River Division. Sly Park offers an abundance of public use facilities and is open seven days a week during the summer months from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Facilities include 159 public camp sites, 9 miles of equestrian... More

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (21 miles) Majestic scenery and diverse recreation opportunities draw millions of visitors to the Lake Tahoe Basin annually. Changing colors throughout the year afford a brilliant backdrop to the many available activities. The Basin is home to a rich diversity of plants and animals that can be viewed during guided walks, at interpretive sites, and on the many forest trails. Seasonal activities include skiing, snowshoeing, camping, fishing, hiking, music and cultural festivals, art and craft exhibits, and... More

Carson Pass Information Station (25 miles) For those who have never heard of ENFIA and Carson Pass, every summer volunteers from the organization staff and maintain the Forest Service Information Station at the summit of Carson Pass on Highway 88. The early years found the docents serving the public from a converted out-house. Now, a sturdy log cabin, painstakingly constructed by ENFIA volunteers over many seasons, houses the docent staff. The best is yet to come, you ask? Yes, there are perks to sharing your time with visitors to the... More