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Golden Mussels Discovered During Boat Inspection at Folsom Lake

FOLSOM – The new vessel inspection program at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area uncovered an infestation of invasive golden mussels on a boat Tuesday at Beals Point. During an inspection, California State Parks staff identified several live golden mussels attached to a vessel. The vessel, which had recently been in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, was stored for further inspection. State Parks is working with the owner and other agencies to safely decontaminate and quarantine the vessel.

May 07, 2025 Folsom Lake SRA Read the Full News Release

California State Parks to Implement New Boat Launching Requirements for Golden Mussel Prevention at Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine

FOLSOM – Effective Monday, April 14, 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will require all trailered or motorized vessels launching at Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine to participate in a vessel inspection/quarantine program to help prevent the spread of golden mussels. This highly invasive aquatic species was recently identified in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the first known occurrence of golden mussels in North America. Golden mussels pose a significant threat to the ecological health of all waters of the state, its water conveyance systems, infrastructure, and water quality. 

April 07, 2025 Folsom Lake SRA, Auburn SRA Read the Full News Release

Folsom Juneteenth Festival at Black Miners Bar

FOLSOM, Calif.— California State Parks and Friends of Lakes Folsom and Natoma (FOLFAN) invite the public to the Folsom Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the picturesque lakeside beach of historic Black Miners Bar.

June 06, 2024 Folsom Lake SRA Read the Full News Release

Division of Boating and Waterways Encourages Boaters to Boat Sober this Fourth of July Holiday Weekend

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) reminds recreational boaters to avoid alcohol this Fourth of July holiday weekend, a time known for increased boaters on the waters where alcohol use is prevalent, as are subsequent boating incidents and fatalities. To combat impaired boating, law enforcement agencies across the country are intensifying their efforts July 1-3 as part of Operation Dry Water. In California, more than 44 law enforcement entities across California will increase patrols and/or carry out BUI checkpoints.

June 30, 2023 Auburn SRA, Folsom Lake SRA, Division of Boating and Waterways Read the Full News Release

California State Parks and Friends of Lakes Folsom and Natoma Celebrate Juneteenth at Historic Black Miners Bar

FOLSOM, Calif.— California State Parks and Friends of Lakes Folsom and Natoma (FOLFAN) invite the public to the second annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17,at Black Miners Bar, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. The celebration is also part of the second annual California State Parks Week which runs from June 14-18, 2023.

June 07, 2023 Folsom Lake SRA Read the Full News Release

California State Parks K-9 Rex Receives Body Armor Donation

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California State Parks Gold Fields District’s K-9 Rex has received a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K-9 Rex’s vest was embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”

February 21, 2023 Folsom Lake SRA Read the Full News Release

Public Advised of Hazardous Current at Lake Natoma - Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California State Parks urges visitors to exercise extreme caution while enjoying Lake Natoma, a subunit of Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, over the next several days. Significant water releases are expected from both Folsom and Nimbus Dams as the next storms approach the Sacramento area. As releases at Folsom Dam increase, water levels may raise rapidly resulting in strong currents that are unsafe for recreational activities on or around the lake shore. The strong currents may also prompt park officials to close parts of the lake starting Friday, December 30, and continuing until the water and currents recede.

December 30, 2022 Folsom Lake SRA Read the Full News Release

California State Park and Recreation Commission Takes First Step to Rename Negro Bar

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California State Park and Recreation Commission today voted unanimously on a temporary name change of a day-use area, identified as Negro Bar within Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, to Black Miners Bar. This name change is part of a multistep recommendation. 

June 17, 2022 Folsom Lake SRA Read the Full News Release