Continent |
North America |
Country |
California (USA) |
Next Big City |
Sacramento |
Next Town |
Folsom |
Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Toilet, Parking |
Type: |
Flat, Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Buoys, Rocks |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Folsom Lake is fed by two rivers and is controlled by a dam. The water level can very depending on the time of year.
Type: |
Grass, Sand, Pebbles, Rocks |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
May, June, July, August, September |
|
Spring:
|
Normal, Thick |
|
Summer:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
|
Fall:
|
Normal, Thick |
|
Winter:
|
Thick |
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
N, NW, NNW |
Main Direction: |
N, NW, NNW |
Transport |
Car |
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Access
|
Short walk |
Because the lake level often changes, the walking time to the launching area can vary.
Rules |
Fees |
Pay the entrance fee to avoid a $64 ticket!
Folsom has some really nice bars and restaurants. Downtown Sacramento is about 40 minutes away and has a lot to offer for entertainment.