Water enthusiasts will find direct access to Folsom Lake from this state recreation area campground managed by California Parks and Recreation. Black Miners Bar accommodates RVs up to 31 feet and provides standard amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings for evening campfires. Pet owners can bring their dogs along for the lake adventure.
The campground operates on a reservation system with nightly rates ranging from $115 to $195. Campers looking for additional options in the region can explore campsites near Folsom or check out nearby Beals Point Campground — Folsom Lake State Recreation Area for a different lakeside experience.
Description
Negro Bar Group
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Peninsula Campground Seasonal Fire Restrictions
Effective June 10, 2026 camp fires, cooking devices fueled by wood or charcoal and liquid fuel torches are prohibited at the Peninsula Campground for the remainder of the 2026 fire season. Portable cooking devices and portable campfires fueled by pressurized liquid fuel are permitted for use by registered campers in designated campsites. This order is in effect due to dry conditions and the remote nature of the Peninsula Campground.
Peninsula Campground Seasonal Fire Restrictions \
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
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Map & DirectionsBlack Miners Bar is located in California near Folsom
Address
7755 Folsom Auburn Road
Folsom, CA 95630-1797
Coordinates
38.68026024 N
121.1848168 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 6/12/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 36 usersLast on 6/12/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 6/12/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 36 usersLast on 6/12/26
Access
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 19 min from Sacramento, CA
- 53 min from Yuba City, CA
- 1 hr 1 min from Stockton, CA
- 1 hr 15 min from Napa, CA



