Peninsula (Folsom Lake SRA) Campground Folsom Lake State Recreation Area California

Peninsula (Folsom Lake SRA) Overview

Peninsula Campground has about 100 spacious campsites set in a wooded area among rolling hills on the east side of Folsom Lake. It is also in between where the South Fork of the American River and North Fork of the American River enters the lake. The campground is popular, especially when lake levels are high and the boat ramp is operational.

There are 34 tent-only sites and the rest are okay for tents, trailers and RVs. Trailers over 18 feet and motorhomes over 25 feet are not advised due to the narrow and windy road to the campground. Many of the sites are best suited for tent camping and have a walk (up/down) from the parking area to the camping area. The walk ranges from about 30 to 90 feet. Campsites have a paved parking spur, table, fire ring and grill. Some sites also have food lockers.

The seasonal campground is usually open early April to late September. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, restrooms (flush toilets and showers), trash collection and an RV dump station (with potable water fill). There’s also a boat ramp and boat trailer lot near the campground. Firewood is available to purchase from the camp host. Cell service is spotty in the area. A marina and boat rentals are also available at the lake. The town of ‘Cool’ is about 9 miles away and has a service station and supplies.

Peninsula Campground – Area Recreation

Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating, kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding, fishing, water sports, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and picnicking. Wildlife viewing is also good in the area.

Other Folsom Lake SRA campgrounds include Beals Point, Black Miners Bar and Granite Bay (primitive boat-in sites).

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Trailer Lot
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Equestrian trail
• EV Charging Station
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Food Storage Locker
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• RV Dump Station
• RV Water Fill Station
• Showers
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Jet Skiing
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Sailing
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Water Skiing
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Wind Surfing