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Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

State park

4.6(5420 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 9 p.m.
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

About

Camping, fishing & an old power plant. A decommissioned powerhouse is found in this park, which also offers camping, fishing & more.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    7755 Folsom-Auburn Rd, Folsom, CA 95630, United States
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    Phone
    (916) 988-0205
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    Hours
    Monday:6 a.m.–9 p.m.
    Tuesday:6 a.m.–9 p.m.
    Wednesday:6 a.m.–9 p.m.
    Thursday:6 a.m.–9 p.m.
    Friday:6 a.m.–9 p.m.
    Saturday:6 a.m.–9 p.m.
    Sunday:6 a.m.–9 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot

Amenities

  • Barbecue grill: Has barbecue grill
  • Picnic tables: Picnic tables available
  • Public washroom: Has public washroom

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
  • Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes

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