Folsom Lake


Folsom Lake is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties about 25 miles northeast of Sacramento in the Central Valley of California. Folsom Lake covers 1,500 acres with 75 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 250 feet when it is full. The United States Bureau of Reclamation manages the Folsom Project, which includes the Nimbus afterbay reservoir and dam facilities two miles southwest of Folsom Lake, which provides flood control, hydroelectricity, drinking water, and irrigation.  More Lake Information

Folsom Lake Camping


Negro Bar Group Camp

Negro Bar Group Camp features three group tent-only sites. Two locations can hold up to 50 people and 25 vehicles apiece. The alternative gathering spot can hold up to 25 people and 12 cars. The amenities are...

Peninsula Campground

The Peninsula Campground is located on the east side of Folsom Lake that offers 100 campsites with a maximum of 8 persons per site. The campsite is mixed with tent and RV sites. Non-specific reservations are...

Beals Point Recreation Area

Beals Point Recreation Area is an excellent place for tent pitching. It allows overnight camping with barbecue pits, picnic tables, a snack bar that offer beach equipment rentals such as kayaks, paddleboards,...

Folsom Lake Marinas


Folsom Lake Marina

Folsom Lake Marina is located in El Dorado Hills, CA, that features slips rentals, boat, kayak rentals, pontoon rentals, and dry storage. The marina is guarded 24 hours a day with access to the park. All...

Folsom Lake What To Do


Folsom Railroad Museum

Folsom Railroad Museum aims to educate the general public by preserving and conserving railroad history in the cities of Folsom, El Dorado County, Sacramento County, and its surrounding areas. The site also...

Folsom Dam Bar

Folsom Dam Bar is a neighborhood bar that serves signature cocktails, 12 cold draft taps, and good foods. Enjoy the bar's amenities such as a jukebox, darts, shuffleboard, and 10 big-screen TVs.

The Kabob House

The Kabob House is located in Folsom, CA. It is a family-owned restaurant that serves traditional Greek dishes. It has beef and vegetable kabobs, garlic chicken breasts, gyros, and many more.

Out of Bounds Craft Kitchen and Biergarten

Out of Bounds Craft Kitchen and Biergarten serves high-quality beer and authentic scratch cuisine. This place has rustic décor, high-top tables, and plenty of outdoor seating with games that complement...

Red Bus Brewing Company

Red Bus Brewing Company features trendy and traditional styles of beers. The taproom is open for everyone with seating. This place is fun and relaxing with good staff.

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Folsom Lake Current Weather Alerts

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Folsom Lake Weather Forecast

Tuesday

Hot

Hi: 98

Tuesday Night

Clear

Lo: 64

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 87

Wednesday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 64

Thursday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 86

Thursday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 62

Friday

Sunny

Hi: 93

Friday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 64