Folsom - Folsom Lake Recreation Area

Park Road
Folsom, California 95630
Sacramento County
Website
Phone: 800-444-7275

Folsom Lake Recreation Area, located about 25 miles northeast of Sacramento, is an outdoor playground that has quite a bit to offer.  
From its 75 miles of shoreline and picnic areas to its miles and miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails, the recreation area has it all.
Boating, water skiing, wake boarding, swimming and fishing are also popular activities at the lake.  The park also features beach areas where the kids can play. 
Throughout the park, there are picnic areas and plenty of places to kick a ball, toss a frisbee or fly a kite.  Of course, just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful lake is also encouraged. 
When you road trip to the Sacramento area and want to spend the day playing at the lake, Folsom Recreation Area is a great place to do so. 
How to get there:
View the map for your best route to get to the part of Folsom Lake you want to visit. 
Camping info:
Camping is available for those who want to stay a few days.  Reservations can be made up to seven months in advance.  While you may not need to make your reservations that far in advance, we highly encourage you to make them as early as possible. 
More info:
Visit the Park's Website for more information. 
Other things to do in the area: 
Folsom City Lions Park and City Zoo are nearby and right next to each other.  Discovery Park in Sacramento is a pretty big park with lots to do and if you're heading to Old Sacramento, make a stop by the California Railroad Museum for a good time.
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