Folsom Lake Boating in a Nutshell
- Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Tubing: Folsom Lake is a great place for all kinds of water sports.
- Jet Skiing, Patio Boats, Fishing Boats, Pleasure Cruisers: They're all out on the lake.
- Sailing: Several sailing clubs make Folsom Lake their home water.
- Kayaking, Canoeing, Row Boats, Rafts, Pedal Boats - Equipment Rentals at Beal's Point and Granite Bay
- Windsurfing Rentals and Lessons at Beal's Point and Granite Bay
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area Fees
- Day Use - $12 for One Vehicle
- Power Boat Launch $10
- Senior Day Use (62+) - $11
- Annual Passes Available
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Folsom Lake Marina
Folsom Lake Marina is the only marina on Folsom Lake. It is located at
Browns Ravine off Green Valley Road at the south end of the lake, in the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.
(916) 933-1300 Website: Folsom Lake Marina
Marina:
- Main Launch Ramp 4-lane Ramp, Courtesy Docks
- Hobie Cove Launch Ramp 4-lane Ramp, 2 Docks, Only used when water level is below 436'
- Slips: 685 wet slips and 175 dry storage (long waiting list for slips)
- Facilities: Snack Bar, Bait and Tackle Shop, Fuel Dock
- Marina Webcam: Folsom Lake Marina Webcam
- Pictures: Folsom Lake at Low Water Levels in 2007
Folsom Lake Marina Pontoon Boat Rentals
Folsom Lake Marina: "Due to COVID-19 and necessary business changes for the public and employee safety, Folsom Lake Marina will not have pontoon rentals for the 2020 Summer. We hope to see everyone back for Summer of 2021."
- 2011 Sun Tracker Pontoon - 20', seats up to 8, 9 AM - 6 PM
- 1999 Sun Tracker Pontoon - 25', seats 10, 9 AM - 6 PM
- 2001 Bennington Pontoon - 18', seats 6, 9 AM - 6 PM
Folsom Boat Launch Ramps
| Boat Ramp | Location | Lanes | Water Elevation Range When Ramps Are Open | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Approach on Rattlesnake Bar Road from Pilot Hill on Highway 49, north of the lake | ||||
| Brown's Ravine Main Ramp | Southeast side of lake | 4 | 465' - 399' | |
| Brown's Ravine Hobie Ramp | Southeast side of lake | 4 | 435' - 380' | |
| Folsom Point | South end of lake by Dike 8 | 4 | 465' - 405' | |
| Granite Bay | Northwest side of lake | 2 - 14 | 397' - 465' | |
| Peninsula - Old Ramp | On Peninsula between forks of American River* | 1 | 465' - 410' | |
| Peninsula - New Ramp | On Peninsula between forks of American River* | 2 | 465' - 434' | |
| Rattlesnake | Northwest shore, Rattlesnake Rd. off Auburn-Folsom Rd. | 2 | 465' - 428' | |
Folsom Lake
Park Facilities at a Glance
Food and Supplies: Granite Bay, Beal's Point, and Brown's Ravine (Folsom Lake Marina)
Restrooms: Folsom Lake has floating restrooms at Granite Bay and up the South
Fork of the American River at New York Creek Inlet. There are also restroom facilities at Folsom Lake
Marina, Beal's Point, Granite Bay, Folsom Point, Peninsula Campground, Skunk Hollow, and Rattlesnake Bar.
Camping: Beal's Point, Peninsula, Negro Bar, Avery Pond See Folsom Lake Camping
Granite Bay: Sandy Beach, Swim Area, Picnicking, Snack Bar, Boat and Beach Equipment Rentals
Beal's Point: Picnics, Camping, Bicycling, Snack Bar, Boat and Beach Equipment Rentals
Boat Camping
Boaters are allowed to stay overnight in their boats as long as they have a self-contained sanitation and grey water system. Boats must have sleeping accommodations for all persons aboard the boat. Special mooring locations are designated by the Park for overnight camping in your boat.
Boat-In Camping on shore is only allowed at Peninsula Campground. For more information about camping by boat, see Folsom Lake Camping.
