Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $6 parkingAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(916) 985-4843
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Sacramento County, about 2 miles northwest of Folsom, Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park covers about 23 acres.
Things to do include historic sites, fishing, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center | Wed | noon – 4 p.m. | — |
| Thu–Sun | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — | |
| Other — Main Powerhouse | Wed–Fri | noon – 4 p.m. | — |
| Sat–Sun | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Visitor Center: Wed. Noon to 4:00pm Thurs. - Sun. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Main Powerhouse: Wed. - Fri. Noon to 4:00pm Sat. and Sun. 9:00am - 4:00pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hourly Parking | $6 |
| Vehicle Day Use | $10 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Hourly Parking: $6.00 • Vehicle Day Use: $10.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: buildings.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs not allowed in buildings.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingFishingRanger and interpretive programs
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
The Folsom Powerhouse is part of a colorful chapter of Sacramento history and is also an example of the tremendous advance in the commercial application of electricity. Once called the greatest operative electrical plant on the American continent, the structure looks much as it did in 1896 when it was creating electricity for Sacramento from the American River. It is located at 9980 Greenback Lane in Folsom. The Powerhouse is open from 12 pm to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Group Tours are available by special arrangement. Call (916) 985-4843 or (916) 988-0205 for more information.
Picnic Area
Accessible picnic sites are available, but may require drop-off from the upper parking lot.
Exhibits/Programs
The 1890's Historic Power House is generally accessible. A steep road leads from an undeveloped parking lot to the main building, but visitors may arrange for automobile drop-off at the structure as necessary. Within the structure, visitors using wheelchairs may require assistance to see the turbine room. A generally accessible unisex restroom building is also at the bottom of the hill. Parking is accessible.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 9980 Greenback Lane
Folsom, CA 95630 - Nearest town
- Folsom — about 2 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.6803, -121.1760
- Phone
- (916) 985-4843
- folsomlake@ports-ca.us
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The recreation area, located near the town of Folsom, can be reached via either Highway 50 or I-80.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: FolsomPowerHouse.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), MCalamari at English Wikipedia
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology