The beauty of Folsom Lake with its open waters, beaches,
trails and open space beckons the adventurer and outdoorsman
in us all. Folsom Lake is truly a recreation enthusiast's
oasis in a growing urban area. The primary recreation season
coincides with the spring and summer months when temperatures
are the warmest. In the spring months when school is still in
session, evenings and weekends are the times of highest lake
activity.Located at the base of the Sierra foothills, the
18,000-acre lake and recreation area offers opportunities for
hiking, biking, running, camping, picnicking, horseback
riding, water-skiing and boating.
Fishing offers trout, catfish, big and small mouth bass or
perch. Visitors can also see the Folsom Powerhouse (once
called "the greatest operative electrical plant on the
American continent"), which from 1885 to 1952 produced 11,000
volts of electricity for Sacramento residents.
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area's 32-mile long paved
bicycle path links the lake with many other county parks along
the way before ending in Sacramento. Beginning at Beals Point
at the lake to Discovery Park in Old Sacramento, the trail
goes by the southwest corner of the lake, the west shore of
Lake Natoma, and the American River. The bike path is
considered to be one of the finest of its kind in the nation. |
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