4.4295 reviewsPrice
$30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
60 campsites
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Cell
No Service
Pets
No Pets
Price
$30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
60 campsites
Season
Best seasons for vis...
Cell
No Service
Pets
No Pets
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30.3847, -86.4424
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Learn more about alerts →Fall campers with RVs and shade awnings get the most out of this place, Site 49 draws consistent praise for water views, daytime highs drop into the 70s-80s after Labor Day, and the beach crowds thin out while the Gulf stays swimmable into November.
Summer tent campers will struggle: nearly all tree cover was lost to Hurricane Michael, sites bake in the midday sun, and the campground lists no tent accommodations among its site types anyway. Wi-Fi is also essentially useless, so plan accordingly.
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Context for the broader area surrounding Henderson Beach State Park Campground 2, 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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Spring and fall are pure magic here, with comfortable temperatures perfect for beach days and campfire nights. Summer brings the crowds and afternoon thunderstorms that roll in with dramatic flair, while winter offers quieter shores with cooler breezes—just pack a light jacket for windier days. Keep an eye on hurricane season from June through November, as tropical weather can occasionally impact the area and lead to temporary closures.
Spring (April–May) described as 'pure magic' with comfortable temps for beach days.
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Multiple campground loops with gravel pads and site-level utilities. Campground sites include hookups and site furnishings; restrooms, showers, laundry, and boardwalk access to the beach are available.
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