Posted May 19, 2026 - Due to drought, the park is experiencing a water shortage. The campground water system is spring fed & running very low. Water spigots, showers & flush toilets have been shut off, but the water in Cabin 1 is still available at this time. It is recommended camper tanks are filled before arriving, however we do have limited potable water available at the Visitor Center, if needed. Contact park staff if you questions.
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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Posted Aug 7, 2025 - Find out what is banned vs what is allowed from the Eagle County website.
Sylvan means a peaceful wooded place, and this lake surrounded by the White River National Forest earns the name, with excellent fishing, hiking and wildlife watching year-round. Cabins and yurts wait at the end of the road; there is no cell service.
Things to do
🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🛶 Paddling
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🐎 Equestrian
🐦 Birding
🧭 Geocaching
🏹 Hunting
🏍️ Off-Highway Vehicles
Amenities & facilities
🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Showers
🚻 Restrooms
🛖 Cabins
👥 Group Sites
🚤 Boat Ramp
🚐 RV Dump Station
🌿 Nature Center
♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
Camping options
Cabin
Camper and RV Camping
Group Camping
Tent Camping
Yurt
Winter Camping
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
Conference Room — $100 per day
Entrance fee
$10–$15 per vehicle; $4 per person on foot or bicycle — Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15; Individual Daily Pass: $4
Hours
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Office: Daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., as staffing permits
Hours as published by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Check the official page before a long drive.