Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

The Folsom Lake State Recreation Area surrounds Folsom Lake in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The majority of it is owned by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and is managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. It is located near the city of Folsom, California, about 25 miles (40 km) east of Sacramento.

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
LocationEl Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties, California, United States
Nearest cityFolsom, California
Coordinates38°43′54″N 121°7′59″W
Area19,564 acres (79.17 km2)
Established1956
Governing bodyCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation
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