Camping at Folsom Lake

Public campgrounds, private sites, cabins and RV options near Folsom Lake, plus the supplies you'll need.

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Rentals, stays & trips for Folsom LakePartner links · same price for you
Private campsiteWhen the public sites are fullHipcamp Rent a boat on Folsom LakePontoons, ski and fishing boats from local ownersBoatsetter Stay near Folsom LakeLake cabins, vacation homes and hotelsExpedia · Vrbo Fishing charterHalf and full-day trips, gear includedViator

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

Private campsiteHipcamp · partner link→
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Where to stay

Campgrounds near Folsom Lake

No campgrounds listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap. Private sites nearby are on Hipcamp.

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.

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

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

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationDump station
    2.8 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Vibra Hospital330 Montrose Drive, Folsom
    3.4 mi
  • Folsom Surgery Center1651 Creekside Drive, Folsom
    3.6 mi
  • Mercy Hospital of FolsomEmergency1650 Creekside Drive, Folsom
    3.7 miCall
  • JB Wellness Clinic
    3.9 mi

Good to know

Questions about Folsom Lake

Is Folsom Lake stocked with fish?

Yes. The most recent state planting report for Folsom Lake lists Trout the week of 2026-03-15. Sign up on this page to get an email when it's stocked again.

Is there gas near Folsom Lake?

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

Where can I buy bait near Folsom Lake?

Bait and tackle nearby: REI (5.3 mi), Bass Pro Shops (7.3 mi), Fly Fishing Specialties (10.6 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.