Sly Park Resort
SLY PARK - Gas Station, C-Store, Bar & Grill, RV Park
Marketing description
OWN A BUSINESS AT THE GATEWAY TO SLY PARK & JENKINSON LAKE
Sly Park Resort is a rare, mixed-use mountain hospitality property located at 4782 Sly Park Road in Pollock Pines, positioned at the primary gateway to Jenkinson Lake (commonly known as Sly Park Lake). The property sits just south of U.S. Route 50, the main transportation corridor connecting Sacramento to South Lake Tahoe, and benefits from consistent local, recreational, and seasonal tourism traffic.
The property encompasses approximately 1.41 acres and is improved with a thoughtfully integrated collection of income-producing uses, including a country store and food market, bar and grill, RV park, gasoline sales, on-site office, and a residential unit. The improvements are legally conforming and located outside FEMA-designated flood zones, enhancing long-term usability and financing appeal.
At the heart of the property is a rustic country store and food market, serving as a key supply stop for lake visitors, RV guests, and local residents. The market offers grocery staples, snacks, beverages, ice, and propane exchange, and is supported by a Type 21 ABC license permitting off-sale beer, wine & Spirits . Adjacent to the market is a bar and grill with a full Type 47 ABC license, allowing on-sale beer, wine, and spirits in a casual lodge-style setting with both indoor service and outdoor picnic seating beneath mature pine trees. The bar and grill functions as a natural gathering place for the community and visitors alike.
The resort also includes an RV park with 10 full-hookup spaces, set in a shaded, forested environment that appeals strongly to seasonal and weekend recreational travelers. RV demand is closely tied to Jenkinson Lake usage, which includes boating, fishing, hiking, and camping throughout much of the year.
A notable feature of the property is on-site gasoline sales, provided via a single fuel dispenser. In a mountain market where fuel access is limited, this component enhances the property’s role as an essential service stop while driving additional convenience store traffic and inside sales with minimal staffing impact.
Supporting the operations is a separate on-site office structure near the entrance, suitable for management, administration, or guest services, as well as a residential unit that allows an owner or on-site manager to live at the property. This live-work configuration improves operational efficiency, security, and overall quality of life for an owner-operator.
The site also includes open, usable land currently utilized for parking and flexible outdoor use, offering potential for future expansion or additional amenities, subject to applicable approvals.
Overall, Sly Park Resort presents a highly diversified, lifestyle-oriented ownership opportunity combining hospitality, retail, food and beverage, fuel sales, and residential living in a supply-constrained recreational market. The property is particularly well-suited for an owner-operator seeking a hands-on business with strong community presence, multiple income streams, and long-term appreciation potential in one of El Dorado County’s most desirable mountain recreation areas.
Located minutes from Jenkinson Lake, also known as Sly Park Lake, Sly Park Resort sits at the primary access point to one of El Dorado County’s most heavily used recreational areas.
Jenkinson Lake and the surrounding Sly Park Recreation Area attract:
Campers and RV travelers
Boaters, kayakers, and anglers
Day-use visitors from Sacramento and El Dorado Hills
Weekend and seasonal tourism traffic
This steady flow of visitors creates natural, recurring demand for fuel, food, beverages, and RV accommodations.
WHY POLLOCK PINES & SLY PARK
Pollock Pines is a gateway mountain community on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, known for:
Cooler summer temperatures
Dense pine forests
Outdoor recreation
Proximity to Sacramento (approximately 1 hour)
Sly Park Resort benefits from tourism traffic without Tahoe-level congestion, a balance many buyers actively seek.
IDEAL BUYER
Owner-operator seeking a lifestyle business
Hospitality or outdoor-focused buyer
SBA-qualified purchaser with min 20% Downpayment
Buyer looking for diversified income streams in one location from multiple onsite business units.
CALL BROKER FOR MORE INFORMATION :
Sam Saeedi
REALTY INTELLIGENCE
(949)202-6848
Investment highlights
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
±1.41 acres of mixed-use mountain property with Approx. ±4,687 building Improvements
Positioned directly along Sly Park Road, the main access route to the lake
Located just south of U.S. Route 50, the primary corridor between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe
Legal, conforming commercial use
Outside FEMA flood zones
The setting is quiet, forested, and authentic—exactly what outdoor-oriented buyers and guests seek.
The Country Store functions as a service hub for the surrounding recreation area.
Features:
Grocery items, snacks, beverages, ice, propane exchange
Clean, organized interior with strong impulse merchandising
Type 21 ABC License (off-sale beer, wine and distilled spirits)
Strong synergy with RV guests and fuel customers
Visitors heading to Jenkinson Lake often stop here first—and again on the way out.
BAR & GRILL
Community & Visitor Gathering Place
Pollock Pines has limited dining and nightlife options, making the on-site Bar & Grill a valuable amenity.
Full Type 47 ABC on-sale liquor license (beer, wine, spirits)
Casual lodge-style atmosphere
Outdoor picnic seating under mature pine trees
Popular with locals, campers, and weekend visitors
This space naturally supports events, live music, and seasonal programming.
GASOLINE SALES
Essential Infrastructure in a Mountain Market
Fuel availability is critical in mountain communities.
One on-site fuel dispenser
Serves RV travelers, lake visitors, and nearby residents
Minimal staffing impact when paired with the C-Store
Drives inside sales and repeat visits
In areas surrounding Sly Park, convenient fuel access is limited, making this a strategic advantage.
RV PARK
Steps from Recreation, Surrounded by Pines
10 full-hookup RV spaces
Shaded, quiet forest setting
Strong seasonal demand tied directly to lake use
Appeals to long-weekend and multi-day visitors
Jenkinson Lake camping options are highly utilized, especially spring through fall.
ON-SITE OFFICE & RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT
Separate rustic office structure near the entrance
On-site residential unit for owner or manager occupancy
Supports a true live-work lifestyle
Enhances security and operational oversight
CALL BROKER FOR MORE INFORMATION :
Sam Saeedi
REALTY INTELLIGENCE
(949)202-6848
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