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...

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,...

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...

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


Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts Farmers Market, located in Folsom, CA, provides organic and natural grocery items. Many store services are offered, such as salad bar, olive bar, beer, wine, etc. This spacious market provides fresh...

Heroes Virtual Reality Adventures

Heroes Virtual Reality Adventures features a superior VR experience for everyone. It has curated a collection of video games and experiences for kids and adults aged eight and up, including single-player and...

Regal El Dorado Hills & IMAX

Regal El Dorado Hills & IMAX features multiple screens with new release films, comfortable seats, and a snack stand are available at this theater complex. This cinema is not crowded, perfect for a weekend...

Gold Miner Cafe

Gold Miner Cafe serves a home country style of food. All foods served are homemade, such as soups, sauces, gravies, buns, Cinnamon rolls, and many more. It has great customer service at a reasonable price.

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.

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Folsom Lake Current Weather Alerts

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Folsom Lake Weather Forecast

Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 74

Sunday Night

Clear

Lo: 53

Monday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 78

Monday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 55

Tuesday

Sunny

Hi: 83

Tuesday Night

Clear

Lo: 59

Wednesday

Sunny

Hi: 88

Wednesday Night

Clear

Lo: 61