Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
| Folsom Lake State Recreation Area | |
|---|---|
| Location | El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties, California, United States |
| Nearest city | Folsom, California |
| Coordinates | 38°43′54″N 121°7′59″W / 38.73167°N 121.13306°W |
| Area | 19,564 acres (79.17 km2) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
The Folsom Lake State Recreation Area surrounds Folsom Lake in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The majority of it is owned by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and is managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. It is located near the city of Folsom, California, about 25 miles (40 km) east of Sacramento.