Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

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Folsom Lake State Recreation Area A recreational area that includes Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma
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Folsom Lake State Recreational Area includes the following areas:
Folsom Lake- Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, approximately 25 miles northeast of Sacramento. Folsom Lake is one of the most popular lakes in northern California. Attracting nearly three million people per year, the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area is also one of the most visited recreation areas in the California State Park

system. Situated at the confluence of the north and south forks of the American River, Folsom Lake has approximately 75 miles of shoreline. The lake is formed by Folsom Dam, constructed in 1955 to control the flow of the American River, and it spans across three California counties; Placer, El Dorado, and Sacramento counties. The Folsom Lake State Recreation Area covers nearly 19,500 acres. Folsom Lake provides an abundance of recreational opportunities including swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, sailing, windsurfing, and camping. Hikers, cyclists, equestrians, and nature enthusiasts alike enjoy the many miles of trails and wildlife within the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. Lake Natoma is an intermediate lake along the American River, located between Folsom Dam and Nimbus Dam in Sacramento County. The lake is located within the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. It is a recreational lake for rowing, kayaking and swimming. Powerboats are permitted with a 5 mph "no wake" restriction. Lake Natoma includes the historic Negro Bar area in Folsom, the site of a gold rush era African-American mining camp. The Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park overlooks Lake Natoma in the city of Folsom. It is a California State Historical site, preserving an early hydroelectric powerhouse. A paved cycling and jogging trail encircles the lake along with unpaved equestrian trails. Several parking lots and boat launching ramps are also located around the lake

What would you do for a Himalayan Blackberry? Grab your paddle and explore Lake Natoma, of course! Thank you to everyone...
19/07/2025

What would you do for a Himalayan Blackberry? Grab your paddle and explore Lake Natoma, of course! Thank you to everyone who made it to this past Wednesday's evening as it was such a memorable experience full of discovery. We were not the only ones to enjoy the tranquility of Turtle Alley, as we were joined by a Great Blue Heron, Black-Tailed Deer, and a plethora of other riparian species. Come out to our next aquatic adventure, build your observation skills, and make new friends!

Interested in combining your passion for being out on the water with environmental stewardship? Join us on Thursday, July 31st, to remove invasive water hyacinth from our beloved Lake Natoma. The RSVP form is here: https://forms.gle/G8cQ5EJLmfZxWxc87

They always say, "early bird gets the worm!" but did you know the early birder get to see the most birds? Come witness a...
17/07/2025

They always say, "early bird gets the worm!" but did you know the early birder get to see the most birds? Come witness all our summer visitors along the trail, from the awesome Goth Rockers, Phainopeplas, to Ash-Throated Flycatchers.

To RSVP fill out the google form here ---> https://forms.gle/cikufKjrvuvAjSDKA

Seeing this from instagram? Visit our page at Folsom Lake SRA to RSVP for the event.

17/07/2025

Happy World Snake Day! 🐍

These rattlesnakes were found along Folsom Lake SRA in our campgrounds and trails. They were relocated to a different spot for the safety of campers and hikers. As you notice both of the snakes are small babies, they are often found in the Springtime (March through May) when it's their mating season. 🌱

According to iNaturalist, the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus), also known as the Western Rattlesnake, is the most common snake found around our lake! They are important creatures to our ecosystem as they keep the population of rodents in balance and help spread seeds on earth as they slither on the floors of the forests, grasslands, and other green open spaces. Please make sure to give them space when coming across them! 🌳

Got some old picture frames and don't know what to do with them? Well, did you know you can take those glass frames and ...
16/07/2025

Got some old picture frames and don't know what to do with them? Well, did you know you can take those glass frames and create vibrant art pieces with them?! Join us for a nice 1 mile hike and sketch along the scenic lake and transfer those masterpieces onto your unused picture frames.

You can RSVP for the event here ----> https://forms.gle/chD5atyn9gN7W7aR6

Seeing this from instagram? Please visit our page at Folsom Lake SRA to RSVP for the event.

Guess what folks?!? We have spots that opened up for our Evening Nature Paddle TONIGHT!! It is rare for us to have spots...
16/07/2025

Guess what folks?!? We have spots that opened up for our Evening Nature Paddle TONIGHT!! It is rare for us to have spots open and they won't remain open for long. So, if you have no plans and want to get out on the water, come join us!

To RSVP fill out the google form here ----> https://forms.gle/y1gBXiACgX9VKCvS6

Seeing this from instagram, please visit our page at Folsom Lake SRA to RSVP.

The Tule Boat Races were on yesterday at Lake Natoma! What a great way to bring the community together to watch these lo...
13/07/2025

The Tule Boat Races were on yesterday at Lake Natoma! What a great way to bring the community together to watch these local traditions continue on for generations to come.

What a beautiful and peaceful morning for sketching by the lakeside! We really enjoyed getting lost in our natural surro...
13/07/2025

What a beautiful and peaceful morning for sketching by the lakeside! We really enjoyed getting lost in our natural surroundings and allowing our creative minds to flow freely. We had a small intimate group, which made it special. Thank you to the lovely ladies that joined us for this session.

We hope to see you all next time at our future events! Cheers! 😁✌🏽

Grab your family and friends for this early morning scavenger hunt! Who knows what you might see out on the trails? Earl...
12/07/2025

Grab your family and friends for this early morning scavenger hunt! Who knows what you might see out on the trails? Early mornings are usually the best time to catch sight of wild critters! This will provide an opportunity to learn about the flora and fauna around the Folsom Lake area while testing your observational skills.

To RSVP for this event fill out the google form here ---> https://forms.gle/P62kc3PVc7XrccLC7

This past Sunday started another thrilling week at our beautiful state park! Thank you to everyone who came along for an...
12/07/2025

This past Sunday started another thrilling week at our beautiful state park! Thank you to everyone who came along for an inquisitive and friendly stroll around Avery’s Pond and back. Various wildlife joined us for the morning, including a few roaming red-eared sliders, a determined duck and her ducklings, and an elusive otter (pond + otter = potter?).
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Excited for this event tomorrow! If you are planning on heading out on the water this Saturday, know that Black Miners ...
11/07/2025

Excited for this event tomorrow!

If you are planning on heading out on the water this Saturday, know that Black Miners Bar is going to be a bit busier than usual.

Not doing anything this coming Sunday? We still have spots opened for this event, so come lounge around, journal, and sk...
11/07/2025

Not doing anything this coming Sunday? We still have spots opened for this event, so come lounge around, journal, and sketch your worries away by the lakeside. This is a rare opportunity for you to get exclusive access to a quiet part of the lake, so don't miss out!

To RSVP fill out the google form here ----> https://forms.gle/gJ1L7z2TtTvdgXSd7

🐟 Are you ready to learn more about the fish that lurk beneath the surface of our local waterways? Come join us for thi...
10/07/2025

🐟 Are you ready to learn more about the fish that lurk beneath the surface of our local waterways? Come join us for this presentation by Senior Environmental Scientist Rob Titus on how climate change impacts the fish in California and beyond. You'll also get to hear about local ecosystems and what you can do to take action and make change to benefit our natural neighbors with two Climate Action Core Fellows!

Get signed up to learn more here ➡️ http://bit.ly/3U1XNpc

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