Folsom Lake, Reservoir in Sierra Nevada foothills, California
Folsom Lake spans 11,450 acres across Sacramento, El Dorado, and Placer counties, with 75 miles of shoreline at an elevation of 466 feet.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers constructed Folsom Dam in 1955 to control flooding and generate hydroelectric power for the growing Sacramento region.
The lake draws thousands of visitors who participate in annual events like the Tap Folsom Beer Fest while exploring the surrounding Historic District.
The recreation area features five day-use zones including Granite Bay and Beals Point, offering facilities for swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking activities.
During severe droughts, the submerged ruins of Mormon Island, a former Gold Rush settlement, emerge from beneath the water's surface.
Location: California
Elevation above the sea: 142 m
GPS coordinates: 38.72061,-121.13393
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
American River
2.4 km
U.S. Route 50 in California
8.8 km
Folsom Dam
2.5 km
Auburn Dam
19 km
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
5.9 km
SeaQuest Folsom
7.8 km
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
5.1 km
Roseville Golfland Sunsplash
11.6 km
Fair Oaks Bridge
14.8 km
Pine Hill Ecological Reserve
12.4 km
All-American Speedway
14.2 km
Griffith Quarry
14.8 km
Carpenter Hill
8.5 km
Maidu Museum & Historic Site
9.9 km
Bernhard Museum Complex
19.7 km
Jensen Botanical Gardens
18.6 km
American River Grange Hall No. 172
18.1 km
Cohn House
5.9 km
Faith Episcopal Church
12.9 km
Rusch Botanical Gardens
14.4 km
Sacramento Children's Museum
19.6 km
Alden Memorial Bridge
5.6 km
Griffith Quarry Park & Museum
14.6 km
Historic Opera House
6.1 km
Oregon Bar
17.3 km
Rainbow Bridge
5.6 km
Johnny Cash Trail Bridge
2.9 km
Folsom Lake Crossing
3.2 kmReviews
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