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30.3204, -87.2709
RV campers chasing a real beach without the resort price tag. Site 033 fits a trailer plus an F-250, and the boardwalk puts you on uncrowded sugar-white sand faster than most Gulf-front campgrounds. Request an east-facing site to dodge brutal afternoon heat.
Pets are not allowed, full stop. Loop A also runs low on shade trees, so if a canopy matters for your setup, filter carefully when booking or afternoon sun will make the site miserable by 2pm.
Context for the broader area surrounding Henderson Beach State Park Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/ca10174.htm">Nimbus Dam</a>, on the American River 7 miles below <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/ca10148.htm">Folsom Dam</a> formed Lake Natoma to reregulate the releases for power made through Folsom Powerplant. The Nimbus Fish Hatchery was built on the left bank below the dam to compensate for the spawning areas of salmon and steelhead that were inundated by construction of Nimbus Dam. Nimbus Dam is a feature of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/html/folsom.html">Central Valley Project - American River Division - Folsom and Sly Park Units</a>. Open year-round for fish rearing and educational actvities. Fish spawning demonstrations provided during the salmon and steelhead runs. Call 916-358-2884 for more information.
The hatchery is located on the west side of Hazel Avenue off Gold Country Blvd. Located between Sacramento and Folsom, north of Highway 50, off Sunrise Blvd.
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Summer brings daytime highs in the mid-80s to low-90s °F, very warm Gulf water, and the longest beach days. Ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. Expect higher crowds, vehicle fees, and occasional afternoon wind. This is peak season but also overlaps with hurricane season, so check forecasts before arrival. Spring and late fall see milder temperatures and lighter crowds while the Gulf stays warm enough for swimming; many campers prefer these shoulder seasons to avoid summer traffic and long entrance lines. Reviewers mention heavy gate backups on nice beach days. One July visitor noted jellyfish in the water, a mid-summer consideration. Afternoon heat can be intense on west-facing sites, and the campground gets windy at times year-round.
Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.
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