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


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,...

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...

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


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.

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.

Folsom State Slickers

Folsom State Slickers is a nice bar to go to on weekends. It has a selection of beers, good food, darts, pool tables, fireplace, and patio. The atmosphere is friendly, and an excellent bartender.

FLB Entertainment Center

FLB Entertainment Center is family-owned bowling, sports bar, and casino. It is a recently remodeled bowling alley with comfortable sofas, cutting-edge scoring, and pleasant staff. Guests can watch any game,...

Indian Creek Country Club

Indian Creek Country Club is a unique public course that is a challenging par 32 golf course. It features 9 holes with 4,444 yards and perfect greens. It has a fun and friendly atmosphere, and friendly staff.

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Folsom Lake Weather Forecast

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