Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park

Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is a forested mountain park with lake access in El Dorado County. The park covers wooded slopes and includes a beach along the shoreline, camping facilities, and a network of trails for exploring the landscape.

The Washoe people originally lived on this land before American settlers arrived in the 1860s. The lake later attracted wealthy families who built homes here and used the location as a summer retreat.

The mansion displays architecture and furnishings from the early 1900s, showing how wealthy families lived by the lake during that era. Walking through the rooms gives a sense of the lifestyle and design preferences of that time period.

The park is best visited during warmer months when trails are clear and swimming is available. Winter visitors should prepare for snow on roads and trails if they want to enjoy cross-country skiing.

The park hosted Olympic winter competitions and retained its special facilities for snow sports. This history makes it an important location for winter sports enthusiasts in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Location: El Dorado County

Inception: 1965

Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=510

GPS coordinates: 39.05750,-120.12200

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48