An expansive 18,000-acre lake and recreation area nestled in the Sierra foothills.
Perfect for diverse outdoor activities, historical exploration, and watersports.
🏞️ Enjoy hiking, biking, running, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, water skiing, and boating.
🎣 Fish for trout, catfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, or perch.
🚴 Explore the 32-mile bicycle path connecting to Sacramento County parks and Old Sacramento.
🛶 Experience Lake Natoma for crew races, sailing, kayaking, and other aquatic sports (5-mph speed limit enforced).
🏕️ Camp year-round at Beals Point and Peninsula Campground.
🏛️ Discover the historic Folsom Powerhouse, which operated from 1885 to 1952.
🚣♀️ Access services from concessionaires including whitewater rafting, boat rentals, glamping, and fishing guides.
⚠️ Mandatory 30-day quarantine or decontamination for all boats launching into Folsom Lake or Lake Clementine due to Golden Mussel Prevention Program (effective May 14, 2025).
🔥 Temporary fire restrictions may be in place.
🚫 Certain areas like North Granite Bay Road, Mormon Island Auxiliary Dam Area, and Nimbus Shoals may be closed to vehicles.
🐾 Dogs are prohibited in designated swim areas at Black Miners Bar, Granite Bay, Beals Point, Nimbus Flat, and on the turf area at Nimbus Flat.
🚗 Located approximately 25 miles east of Sacramento, accessible via Highway 50 or I-80.
🗺️ Multiple entrances from I-80 (Douglas Blvd. east) or Highway 50 (Hazel Ave. or Folsom Blvd. north).
🚌 Local bus services, private vehicles, bicycles, horseback, and foot travel are all viable entry methods.
💲 Day Use and Entry Fees range from $10.00 to $12.00 depending on the specific area.
🚤 Boat Launch fee is $10.00.
🎟️ Various California State Park Passes are accepted.
📈 Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and weekends.
🅿️ Day Use parking is available at various entry points with associated fees.
🚐 RV Access is available (Max Trailer: 31 Feet, Max Camper/Motorhome: 31 Feet).
♻️ An RV Dump Station is provided.
🚽 Restrooms and showers are available throughout the recreation area.
🏕️ Camping is available year-round at Beals Point and Peninsula Campground.
📞 For camping information, call (800) 444-7275.
🗓️ No reservations are needed during the off-season.
👨👩👧👦 Offers Family Campsites, Group Campsites, and RV Sites with Hookups.
☀️ Regular day use hours apply to all areas except campgrounds, overnight moorings for registered boat campers, and Folsom Lake Marina at Brown's Ravine.
🏛️ Managed by California State Parks.