Willow Creek Recreation Area

Willow Creek Recreation Area

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California State Parks Folsom Lake State Recreation Area • Visit Recommendations • Climate, Recommended Clothing • Granite Bay and Black Miners Bar Group Picnic Sites • Image Gallery Last Checked: 5/8/2026 11:35 PM The PARK HOURS of Operation Upcoming Availability Note: This shows reservation any availability starting at the date displayed for two consecutive nights. For more detailed information about availability, click on the date link or visit ReserveCalifornia. The availabilty shown below is updated every 15 minutes. Located at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills near Sacramento, the lake and recreation area offer opportunities for hiking, biking, running, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, waterskiing and boating. Day Use and Entry Fees Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. Folsom Lake State Recreation Area is located in the Sierra-Nevada foothills about 25 miles east of Sacramento, can be reached via either Highway 50 or I-80. Both Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma have many access points and entrances. The administrative offices are located at the base of Folsom Dam at the corner of Folsom-Auburn Road and Dam Road in Folsom, California. Park Entrances: The park has multiple entrances most of which are fairly easily accessed by either Interstate 80 to Douglas Blvd.(east), or Highway 50 to Hazel Ave., or Folsom Blvd., (north). Transportation to the Park: A variety of transportation methods are available to park visitors at Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma. With its urban setting and the accessibility of the parks entrances, local bus services can be used reach Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma. Private vehicles as well as bicycles, horseback, and foot travel are the most frequently used methods of park entry. 10/6/25: Temporary Closure of American River Bike Trail to Remove Fallen Bluff Debris 6/19/25: 4th Annual Black Miners Bar Juneteenth Festival Celebration [Google Places type: park]