YSL Sly Creek

Sly Creek Recreation Area

	Camping	Oroville-Wyandotte Irrigation District owns and operates two campgrounds on national forest lands at Sly Creek Reservoir, under special use permit with Plumas National Forest. Strawberry Campground has 17 units, and Sly Creek Campground has 25 units. Both campgrounds have drinking water, rest rooms, and garbage service. E2ch camping unit has a table and fire ring. Trailers up to 22 feet can be accommodated, however no hook-ups are provided. Maximum stay is 14 days. Facilities at Sly Creek Reservoir are usually open from April 1 through October. Camping is on a first-come, first-served basis. Sly Creek Campground is located near the dam and Mooreville Boat Launch Ramp, on the southwest side of the lake. Strawberry Campground is located on the Sly Creek arm of the lake, on the northeast side of the lake. Strawberry Campground is near the Strawberry Car Top Launch Facility.
	Fishing	Hunting and fishing are regulated by the Ca1ifornia Department of Fish and Game. Sly Creek Reservoir supports rainbow, German brown, and kokanee salmon.
	Off road vehicles	The use of off-road vehicles is restricted within the Sly Creek Recreation Area boundaries.
	Other Activities	Sly Creek Recreation Area provides opportunities for many recreation experiences for visitors. A concrete boat launch r2MP near the dam and Sly Creek Campground provides access to the water for fishing, water-skiing, or simply touring on boats. A car-top launch ' facility near Strawberry Campground provides water access for small fishing boats, canoes, and rafts. Visitors may also enjoy watching wildlife, driving or walking along scenic forest roads, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the forest.
	Supplies	Supplies can be purchased in the communities of Brownsville, Challenge, Clipper Mills, and Strawberry Valley.

Drinking Water

Only water from developed recreation sites is maintained for safe drinking. Open water sources are easily contaminated by human or animal waste. Water from springs, lakes, and streams should be properly treated before drinking. One method of treatment is to bring the water to a boil for five minutes, or use approved filtration systems.