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Learn more about alerts →Trout fishing is the whole point of your trip and you're fine trading a few amenities for seclusion, the wooded hillside keeps noise down, the spring stocks rainbow trout daily, and fall water temps make for peak fishing with some fall color on the oaks.
Reviewers consistently rank Campground 5 lower than loops 2 or 3, citing tight sites, restroom cleanliness issues, and off-season utility gaps, if you have flexibility on loop selection, book one of those instead.
Context for the broader area surrounding Campground 5 (Sites 501-517 And 546-552), sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Recreation at Folsom Reservoir is managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, Central California Area Office. The reservoir was created by <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/mp/sod/projects/folsom/">Folsom Dam</a> across the American River. The dam is a feature of the Central Valley Project - American River Division - <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Folsom+and+Sly+Park+Units+Project">Folsom and Sly Park Units</a>. Folsom Lake offers 75 miles of shoreline. Usually open 7 days a week, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., contact the park office for seasonal variations. Facilities include 3 public campgrounds, 2 with showers, 60 miles of equestrian trails, 10 miles of paved bicycle trails, 8 miles of advanced mountain bike trails, and excellent year-round bank or boat fishing. Several launch ramps provide continuous boat launching access throughout the lake fluctuation zone. At capacity, Good fishing for both cold- and warm-water species including rainbow trout, brown trout, black bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. The American River Water Education Center at Folsom Dam contains exhibits that promote water education directly related to the American River Watershed.
Folsom Lake is located 20 miles northeast of Sacramento via Highway US 50.
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Fall delivers the sweet spot: mid-50s to mid-70s during the day, 30s to 50s at night, and peak trout fishing as waters cool. Oak and hickory foliage lights up the hillsides in early October, when crowds surge on weekends. Campground 5's hillside position stays quieter than the lower loops even then. The park opens for fishing season February 25th, when water and shower facilities come back online. Spring and fall bring the fishing crowds. Summer is hot but family-friendly, with the spring's cold water offering relief. Electric hookups make winter camping possible, though you'll want to confirm utilities are active for your dates.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Missouri State Parks campgrounds commonly offer amenities such as hot showers, laundry facilities and dump stations; water and showers are usually available during the park on-season (Bennett Spring on-season begins Feb. 25). Pets are allowed in Missouri state parks with rules for responsible ownership.
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