Boat rentals on Folsom Lake

Rent a pontoon, ski or fishing boat for Folsom Lake, then find the ramp, fuel and the calmest day to go.

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Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.

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Launch points

Ramps & marinas

  • Boat ramp · 1.0 mi from the water
  • Marina · 1.0 mi from the water
  • Brownes Ravine Marina · 1.2 mi from the water
Saturday71°FSunnyWind 2 to 6 mph S
Sunday72°FSunnyWind 2 to 6 mph ENE

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

Elevation401.9ft
Full40%
Past week-2.3ft
vs. a year ago-5.8ft
397421445469Oct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026

As of Oct 19, 2026 · California Data Exchange Center · updated daily · Full water level page →

Gas and fuel docks

  • ARCO300 Green Valley Road, El Dorado Hills
    1.5 mi
  • Safeway Fuel Station2207 Francisco Drive
    2.1 mi
  • Valero
    2.9 mi
  • Speedway6990 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay
    3.2 mi

Bait and tackle

  • REI2425 Iron Point Road, Folsom
    5.3 miCall
  • Bass Pro Shops5472 Crossings Dr, Rocklin
    7.3 miCall
  • Fly Fishing SpecialtiesBait6360 Tupelo Drive, Citrus Heights
    10.6 mi
  • Sportsman's Warehouse
    10.8 mi

Groceries and ice

  • ampm300 Green Valley Road, El Dorado Hills
    1.5 mi
  • 99 Ranch MarketIceBlue Ravine Road
    2.0 miCall
  • SafewayIce2207 Francisco Drive, El Dorado Hills
    2.0 miCall
  • Raley'sIce25025 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom
    2.2 mi

Good to know

Questions about Folsom Lake

Can you rent a boat on Folsom Lake?

Yes. Boat rentals for Folsom Lake can be searched on Boatsetter, where local owners list pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats, some with a captain. Availability changes by season, so book early for summer weekends. Public launches include Boat ramp, Marina, Brownes Ravine Marina.

Where can I launch a boat on Folsom Lake?

Boat ramps and marinas listed for this water: Boat ramp, Marina, Brownes Ravine Marina. Fees and hours change by season, so check with the managing agency before you tow.

What is the water level of Folsom Lake today?

On 2026-10-19, Folsom Lake was at 401.92 feet, 40% of capacity. That's down 2.3 feet from a week earlier. Source: California Data Exchange Center, updated daily.

Is there gas near Folsom Lake?

The closest listed fuel is ARCO, about 1.5 miles from the water.