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Folsom Lake SRA/Beals Point
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (SRA) Beals Point is a popular destination for outdoor recreation in the Sacramento area. Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the park offers a variety of activities including camping, fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. The lake is a popular spot for fishing, with a variety of species including bass, catfish, and trout. Boating is also popular, with a variety of boats available for rent. Swimming is allowed in designated areas, and there are several hiking trails in the park. Beals Point also offers picnic areas, a playground, and a beach. The park is open year-round and is a great place to enjoy the outdoors.
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- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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User Reviews
Dennis Gutsulenko
I visited Folsom Lake a while ago and had a great experience! I swam in the cold, refreshing water, which was perfect for a hot day. The huge snow cones nearby were a fun treat and made the visit even more enjoyable. The parking area was spacious and well-maintained, making it easy to get in and out without any stress. Overall, Folsom Lake is a fantastic spot for outdoor fun, whether you want to swim, relax, or enjoy a treat. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a refreshing day out in nature!
Ed Schlipf
Posting this to commend the excellent condition of the floating restrooms on both the north fork (Granite Bay) and south fork (Eldorado Hills) sides on August 27 and 28. I don’t know who does the cleaning, but both were sparkling clean, functional and fully stocked with TP. I suppose the upkeep gets easier as the lake level falls and traffic declines, but the parks employees are tied up with things like boat inspections and budgets are probably tight. The staff at the check-in booth were friendly and helpful. We registered for 2 nights camping on the lake, so they had to verify that there was a marine toilet on our boat, but some occasions are better handled in a larger facility…! The lake is down around 50’ from max, which limits the number of coves to anchor in, but we had no problem launching our big cruiser from the Granite Bay low-water ramp, and I think we were the only ones overnighting on either arm. It’s great watching the stars come out over the water on a clear night, and going to sleep with no sound but the ripples slapping on the hull.
William Clark
Great place to swim and spend the afternoon. The beach is a bit of a hike, but there's a lot of amenities.
Dora Herrington
I just went in to check out the campgrounds. Ive always gone boating for the day and love the lake. Campgrounds look nice and may stay soon.
crow
This place looks very nice because there really isn't any other large body of water around . but the 15 bucks to park is expensive. The cheapest yearly pass is about 125. Kinda expensive too . I knocked off two stars for the price and also. Because of a few things. signs clearly state No dogs on the beach. But there's plenty of people that disregard the sign. Also broken glass on the beach. You should not take your shoes off. The path to walk is nice. But also to many people . These a lot of bike riders that go off in the dirt path. So it's annoying to have to nice cause of the narrow path. I want to check a different part of the lake, but this one isn't worth it