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Learn more about alerts →RV campers and trailer owners who want fishable water within walking distance: the concrete pads run deep, sites are wooded with decent privacy, and trout stocking happens every single day. Grab a Missouri trout tag before you arrive and check wader rental fees at the lodge.
Tent campers will find the concrete pads awkward and reviews flag limited soft-ground space. No hookups, no dump station, no potable water on-site, and the shower house draws inconsistent cleanliness marks, if those basics matter, this loop may frustrate you.
Context for the broader area surrounding Campground 4, 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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Spring delivers the best conditions here. The park opens February 25, weeks ahead of most Missouri parks, so you catch daytime highs in the 50s to 70s and nights in the 30s to 50s before summer heat arrives. Trout stocking runs daily during spring, wildflowers show up along the trails, and the lodge operates on full schedules. Expect moderate weekend crowds. Summer brings heat and heavier use. Fall and winter see reduced amenities and off-season rate schedules, though the park stays open year-round.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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User reports and park information indicate a developed campground with a shower house (Loop 4), picnic tables at sites, and no Wi‑Fi reported by visitors. Other utility hookups and restroom types are not explicitly stated in the provided sources.
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