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


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,...

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


Folsom History Museum

Folsom History Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Folsom's history. It also keeps a collection of artifacts, images, documents, and other items related to Folsom's and...

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.

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.

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.

Granite Bay Golf Club

Granite Bay Golf Club is a private course with a modern classic design. It features an 18 hole course with well-equipped fitness facilities. It also offers golf programs for men, women, and children and...

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Folsom Lake Current Weather Alerts

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Folsom Lake Weather Forecast

Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Hi: 75

Sunday Night

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Lo: 50

Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Hi: 66

Monday Night

Chance Rain Showers

Lo: 44

Tuesday

Sunny

Hi: 66

Tuesday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 44

Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 66

Wednesday Night

Chance Rain Showers

Lo: 50