Folsom Lake is a charming 11,500-acre manmade reservoir nestled into the foothills of California's gorgeous Sierra Nevada Mountain range, serving as the anchor for popular day-use recreation site Folsom Lake State Recreational Area. The recreational area is one of California's most-visited public parks, attracting over two million annual visitors. Its 19,500 acres offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities throughout the year, including opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, biking, water skiing, and boating. Visitors can fish for a variety of species throughout the year on the lake's waters, including catfish, trout, and bass. Tours of the nearby Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park detail the operations of the former Sacramento electrical power plant, which operated throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Campgrounds near the lake include the Beals Point Campground, offering opportunities for tent and RV hookups.

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