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,...

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...

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...

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


Farmers Market - Folsom Station Plaza

Farmers Market at Folsom Station Plaza is open every Saturday from 8 am to 1pm. Enjoy 50+ vendors with live entertainment, car showed, art works, antique fairs, and craft fairs.

Century Folsom 14

Century Folsom 14 features multiple screen theater all-stadium seating and self-service ticketing kiosks. It is accessible for wheelchair seating and restroom. The cinema also offers a snack bar, arcade games,...

Shady Oaks Disc Golf Course

Shady Oaks Disc Golf Course features an 18 hole course with a fun and challenging course. It has a concrete tees, creeks, and cool paths. This place is perfect for beginners and pro golfers. There is also a...

Orangevale Farmers Market

Orangevale Farmers Market provides local produce, fruit, berries, honey, salsa, tamales, eggs, humus, cheese, pasta, gluten-free baked goods, bread, olive oil, and locally made crafts are all available. The...

Pioneer Village

Pioneer Village is a living history museum that is open to the public. There's gold panning and an authentic blacksmith forge in this interactive interpretive area. You may go inside historic Ashland Station...

Folsom Lake Email Updates


 

Folsom Lake Current Weather Alerts

There are no active watches, warnings or advisories.

 

Folsom Lake Weather Forecast

Memorial Day

Sunny

Hi: 82

Monday Night

Clear

Lo: 55

Tuesday

Sunny

Hi: 91

Tuesday Night

Clear

Lo: 59

Wednesday

Sunny

Hi: 91

Wednesday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 57

Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 93

Thursday Night

Clear

Lo: 64