Black Miners Bar — Folsom Lake State Recreational Area

When making reservations at Peninsula Campground please be aware that both the boat launch ramps become unusable when the lake drops below 431 feet in elevation. This typically happens in late June to early July, but can vary annually. To check the current lake elevation you may visit the Department of Water Resources Website

Effective April 14, 2025, Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine will be closed to all trailered or motorized vessels. All boats wishing to launch into Folsom Lake or Lake Clementine are required to go through a mandatory 30-day quarantine.

After May 14, 2025 all trailered or motorized vessels entering Folsom Lake or Lake Clementine will be required to have a quarantine, and/or decontamination seal intact and verified prior to entering the water. More information is available at https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=31843

Folsom Lake SRA Script

Temporary Fire Restriction

(Peninsula Campground and Day Use Areas)

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Due to dry conditions, remote terrain characteristics, and increasing fire danger, the following are prohibited in the Peninsula Campground and Day Use areas from June 20, 2025, until rescinded: 

1. All campfires.
2. Portable cooking devices fueled by wood or charcoal.
3. Liquid fuel torches (commonly referred to as “Tiki Torches”).

This order is for the protection of public health and safety at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.  This order is in effect until further notice.

Exceptions :

1. Registered campers are permitted to use portable cooking devices and lanterns fueled by gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel in designated campsites.
2. The use of portable, woodless, propane fueled campfires which can be turned off with the use of a knob or similar valve, is permitted in a legally occupied campsite, provided that no burning embers or other debris can escape the flame.
3. Firefighters, employees, officers, contractors or permittees of the Department of Parks and Recreation or U.S. Bureau of Reclamation carrying out approved fire suppression or resource management activities.