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Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

7806 Auburn-Folsom Road, Folsom, CA 95630
916-988-0205
Wild Turkey's roam the park
Thousands of Squirrels
Spacious campsites
Wild Turkey's roam the park
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Ranked #11 of 13 attractions in Folsom
3.5 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: This park offers everything: a huge lake for all sorts of water activities and nature trails for hiking, walking and horseback riding.
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El dorado hill
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Recreational site”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Good for walks, watch poison oak. The lake is always enjoyable

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Folsom, California
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
“Can't Do Better Than Folsom Lake”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

This lake provides a great outdoor experience. If you bicycle, boat, fish, ride a horse, walk, sun bathe, or run marathons, you'll find that activity here. Boating from Granite Bay is one of our favorite summer time activities. Don't forget to go to the dock store at Brown's Ravine for the solid frozen ice cream treats and Doritos to feed... More

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Folsom, California, United States
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“Close proximity to Granite Bay & Folsom are the best things about this park.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

The Best thing about this campground is the proximity to Folsom (3 miles) & Granite Bay (3 miles). The campground itself is decently kept up, the bathrooms;not so much. Wild Turkey's roam the park which is cool but if you're afraid of squirrels, this is NOT the place for you! (I asked the lady if they're a problem & she... More

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Tahoe
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Perfect for all lake activity: boating, water skiing, canoeing/ kayaking, or beach @ beals point or granite bay.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011

This is actually a reservoir but is still quite scenic. Especially as you get into northern parts of the fingers, where the rivers enter the lake. Granite bay is probably best beach. Beals is very nice too. The boat slip @ Browns ravine is very convenient.

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Gretzenbach
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“interessanter Park”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011
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