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Tree Removal in Sly Park
Sly Park trees giving you trouble? Call (530) 454-8845. A local pro can head up Sly Valley way once we book a time.
Sly Park is only about 2.5 miles from Pollock Pines in a straight line. That's a short drive for any pro on the ridge.
Call (530) 454-8845or use the short estimate form
Where Sly Park sits
Sly Park is a small unincorporated community, 13 miles east of Placerville, up in Sly Valley. It sits at 3,560 feet. That's a little lower than Pollock Pines, but still deep in the snow belt.
The name goes back to James Calvin Sly. He was one of the Mormons who found Sly Valley. A post office ran here from 1891 to 1919.
Today the name mostly means the reservoir and the homes around it. For the lake itself, see our Jenkinson Lake page.
Caldor came close
The Caldor Fire is the big memory here. Evacuation orders went out on August 17, 2021, and Sly Park Reservoir was on the list. That same day the fire crossed the North Fork Cosumnes River and moved toward Sly Park Reservoir.
Trees on the edge of a burn can be hurt even when the house is fine. Roots get cooked. Bark gets scorched. The tree stands for a season and then fails.
If you live near the burn edge, walk your lot after a few months. Look at the trunks, not just the leaves.
What to look for
- Brown needles on one side of a pine.
- A crack in the bark that runs up the trunk.
- Bare, ashy ground at the base.
- Limbs hanging over the driveway or the roof.
- Pitch tubes and boring dust, the beetle signs from UC IPM.
Beetles move in on weak trees. A tree hurt by heat and short on water is an easy target. UC IPM says beetles usually pick trees that are already stressed.
Roads and access
Many Sly Park lots sit on narrow roads that wind through trees. Ask the pro how a truck gets in. A bucket truck needs room. In winter, snow can close a private road for days.
Mark your gate code and your propane tank when you call. The Fire Safe Council says propane tanks need 10 feet of clearance down to bare dirt.
What it costs in Sly Park
Prices here follow tree size and access. A tall pine on a tight lot costs more than a short one in the open.
| What | Usual price | Where from |
|---|---|---|
| Short tree, to 30 ft | $150 to $450 | This Old House |
| Mid-size, 30 to 60 ft | $450 to $1,200 | This Old House |
| Tall, 60 to 80 ft | $800 to $1,500 | This Old House |
Price source: This Old House, March 2026 update. A national number, not a quote.
Fixr says a crane-assisted job runs $1,500 to $2,500. Ask if your lot would need one.
A word on names
A few names overlap here. Sly Park is the small community in Sly Valley. Sly Park Reservoir is the name in the Caldor evacuation list. Jenkinson Lake is the reservoir near Pollock Pines, with the Sly Park Dam at its south end.
They're close neighbors, and folks use the names loosely. If your address says Sly Park, Pollock Pines or Camino, don't worry about it. Just say what road you're on.
We cover all of them. A pro just needs a street and a landmark.
Sly Park questions
Is Sly Park the same as Jenkinson Lake?
No. Sly Park is the community. The reservoir nearby is Jenkinson Lake. We cover both.
How close did the Caldor Fire get?
On August 17, 2021, Sly Park Reservoir was under evacuation orders, and the fire moved toward it. Ask a pro to check any tree near the burn edge.
Who do I call about a dead tree on my lot?
Call (530) 454-8845. We'll find a pro who works this valley.
Should I take the tree down before winter?
If it's dead or leaning, yes. Snow adds a lot of weight.
Nearby
See Jenkinson Lake, Sierra Springs and Pollock Pines. For burn-damaged trees, read burned tree removal.