Beals Point Campground
Folsom Lake

Beals Point Campground, Folsom Lake, CA
Beals Point Campground, Folsom Lake, CA

Beals Point Campground
Folsom Lake


Beals Point Campground

Beals Point Campground is the most popular of the campgrounds around Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. Spread along the west shore of Folsom Lake, the campground is a favorite with boaters and other lake visitors who appreciate all of the great amenities at the campground and its proximity to the lake.

Campers enjoy wading, swimming, boating, water skiing, fishing, cycling, and just relaxing around the lake's edge.

Beals Point Campground has 64 family-friendly campsites. Nineteen of the campsites are designated for tent camping only.

RV Camping at Beals Point Campground

Seventeen sites are designated for RV camping or trailers only and have water and electric RV hook-ups. The remainder of the sites at Beals Point Campground are designated for RV camping, trailers, or tent camping - with no hook-ups. All of the RV campsites have paved, level driveway surfaces.

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Beals Point Campground Basics
Beals Point Campground Location: Off Auburn-Folsom Road, south of Douglas Blvd.
Elevation: 460 feet
Mileage from gateway city: Sacramento - 20 miles
Number of Sites: 64 RV camping, trailer camping, and/or tent camping sites
Camping Season: open year-round
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle ($12 per night fee for additional vehicle)
Pets: on leash, always attended
Operated by California State Parks
Information: (916) 988-0205

Reservations at Beals Point Campground
Reservations available Reservations for Beals Point Campground are available year-round
Booking Window: Reservations taken from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival.
Maximum RV/trailer Length: 31 feet
Wheelchair accessible Sites: #65, 67
Fees: Tent site - $33 per night ($28 off -season)
Standard site - $33 per night ($28 off-season)
Hook-up sites - $58
($48 off-season)
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Folsom Lake SRA Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, check-out Noon

Beals Point Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring with grill, some RV sites with water and electric hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, snack bar, beach equipment rentals
Showers: Yes
Dump station: Yes
Campgrounds Map: Beals Point Campground Map
Attractions near Beals Point Campground:
  • Enjoy Folsom Lake with boating, water skiing, and fishing.
  • Visit Folsom Lake Marina for slips, boat rentals, and fuel.
  • Find nearby launch ramps and more boat rentals.
  • Visit Lake Natoma, American River Hike & Bike Trail, and the City of Folsom.








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Beals Point Campground, Folsom Lake, California

Beals Point Campground

Comments from Previous Campers

  • An abundance of wildlife - birds, bobcats, rabbits
  • Close to American River Bike Trail
  • Sites are spread out and have many trees and plenty of shade.

Folsom Lake
Attractions and Activities

Folsom Lake is a popular boating recreation destination for nearby Sacramento residents as well as from around the state. Those who camp at Beals Point Campground are close to nearly all the main venues at Folsom Lake.

  • Spend the day water skiing, jet skiing, sail, cruising, and fishing on more than 11,000 acres of water.
  • Launch your boat at one of several ramps near Beals Point Campground. Rent boats at various spots around the lake
  • Enjoy picnics at Folsom Point, Granite Bay, Beals Point, or Peninsula Campground.
  • Go horseback riding along miles of trails. Find an equestrian Staging Area at Granite Bay with hitching rails and water trough. Also find staging areas at Rattlesnake Bar, Brown's Ravine, Falcon Crest, and Sterling Pointe.
  • Find ninety-five miles of trails for bicyclists, runners, horseback riders, and hikers.
  • Stroll along the Oaks Nature Trails.
  • Cycle on the paved bike trail connecting Beals Point to the American River Hike & Bike Trail.
  • Visit the Sacramento State Aquatic Center at nearby Lake Natoma.

Key Beals Point Campground Regulations

  1. Fires must be in provided fire pits.
  2. Generators may only be operated between 10 AM and 8 PM.
  3. Prevent the spread of invasive insects by obtaining firewood locally.
  4. Dogs must be on leash and always attended. At night they must be in a tent or vehicle.

    Check Folsom Lake State Recreation Area for any campground and recreation area updates.

General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, purchase firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.