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Tree Removal in Sly Park
Tree trouble near Jenkinson Lake? Call us now at (530) 441-2256. Sly Park homes and cabins are all fair game. Describe the tree and a local pro gets sent.
Sly Park in a few lines
Sly Park is a small place set in Sly Valley, 3,560 feet up and about 13 miles from Placerville, toward the east. Its post office ran from 1891 to 1919. It was named for James Calvin Sly, a Mormon who was among the valley's discoverers.
The landmark is Jenkinson Lake, 650 acres at a surface elevation of 3,400 feet. Walter E. Jenkinson, a manager of the El Dorado Irrigation District, lent his name.
The Caldor Fire came close
On August 17, 2021, the Caldor Fire grew to 30,000 acres. Wikipedia says it moved north and east, crossed the North Fork Cosumnes River and was approaching Sly Park Reservoir.
That's close enough that folks here remember it well.
If your lot is near the lake, ask yourself a few things:
- Are there dead or singed trees still standing on the slope?
- Is brush stacked against the cabin or the shed?
- Could a truck turn around in your driveway?
- Is there a clear way out if the road has to close?
For fire-hurt trees, see fire-damaged tree removal.
Trees near water
Lakeside lots have their own limits. Boat docks, shore rules and steep banks can all make a job harder. Tell the pro up front where the tree is. A tree on a slope above the water may need rope work, since a truck can't always get close.
Soft ground in spring is another thing. A heavy rig can sink or leave deep ruts. Late summer and fall are easier.
Cabins that sit empty
Plenty of places near the lake are cabins and second homes. They sit empty for weeks. Nobody is there to spot a dead top or a limb on the roof.
Here's a habit that helps. Walk the lot in spring and again in fall. Look up. Take a photo of each big tree from the same spot, so you can compare. If you live far away, ask a neighbor to check after a big storm.
Sly Park is higher than Camino, so snow comes here too. A cabin that isn't heated can hold a lot of snow on the roof, and a weak tree beside it is a bad mix. Ask the pro to look at every tree that could reach the roof.
Narrow forest roads matter as well. Tell us if there's a gate, a code, or a long unpaved stretch. Some pros won't take a big truck up a rough road, and it's better to know that before the visit.
What it costs here
Tight spots cost more. Here are the ranges from national guides, for a rough idea.
| What you need | What the guides list |
|---|---|
| Tree 30 to 60 feet tall | $500 to $1,500 |
| Tree 60 to 80 feet tall | $850 to $2,000 |
| A pine tree | $250 to $1,600 |
| Grinding one stump | $120 to $400 |
Numbers from HomeGuide's tree removal and stump grinding pages (Feb 2026 and Dec 2025).
Hard access is the part that adds up. If the pro has to carry the wood out by hand, expect it to show in the price. Ask for the price in writing, with hauling listed.
Fire safe habits
The county Fire Safe Council chips limbs for free while its grant money lasts. It takes limbs up to 7 inches across, not pine needles or leaves, and the chips stay on your lot.
Burning? You need a free online permit, and you must call (530) 621-5897 to hear if it's a burn day.
Sly Park questions
Do you serve the roads around the lake?
Yes. Call (530) 441-2256 and tell us the road name.
Can a tree pro work near the water?
Often, yes. But tell us where the tree is. Shoreline spots can need other rules or other gear.
Is it worth clearing burned trees?
If they stand near a building or a road, yes. Have a pro check how weak they are.
Nearby
Next door: Pollock Pines and Fresh Pond. The price table is on the Camino home page.