State Parks Near Folsom, California
19 state park units lie within 50 miles of Folsom. The closest is Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park, about 2 mi northwest of town. 12 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park2 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 12of 19 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 4parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 8pets allowed
State parks near Folsom, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Folsom; driving distance is usually longer.
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites, fishing, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park →Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Folsom Lake State Recreation Area →Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area
In Sacramento County, about 4 miles northeast of Rancho Cordova, Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area covers about 1,277 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area →Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, fishing, ranger programs, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park →Auburn State Recreation Area
The park supports off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, historic sites, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Auburn State Recreation Area →Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sutter's Fort State Historic Park →State Indian Museum State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for State Indian Museum State Historic Park →Governor's Mansion State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Governor's Mansion State Historic Park →California State Capitol
Popular activities here are historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for California State Capitol →Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
Popular activities here are historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park →Old Sacramento State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites, ranger programs, geocaching, biking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Old Sacramento State Historic Park →California Indian Heritage Center Park Property
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for California Indian Heritage Center Park Property →Stone Lake Park Property
In Sacramento County, about 6 miles west of Elk Grove, Stone Lake Park Property covers about 1,089 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Stone Lake Park Property →Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park →Woodland Opera House State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Woodland Opera House State Historic Park →Delta Meadows Park Property
Visitors come for historic sites, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Delta Meadows Park Property →Empire Mine State Historic Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Empire Mine State Historic Park →South Yuba River State Park
Things to do include historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for South Yuba River State Park →Brannan Island State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are surfing, boating, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Brannan Island State Recreation Area →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Folsom
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 3 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Auburn State Recreation Area 18 mi north · Campground listed
- Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park 32 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area 49 mi southwest · Campground listed
Dog-friendly state parks near Folsom
- Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park 2 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 3 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park 16 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Auburn State Recreation Area 18 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Sutter's Fort State Historic Park 19 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 3 more in the list above
Swimming near Folsom
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 3 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park 16 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Auburn State Recreation Area 18 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- South Yuba River State Park 43 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area 49 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Folsom
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 3 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park 16 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Auburn State Recreation Area 18 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Sutter's Fort State Historic Park 19 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- State Indian Museum State Historic Park 19 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Fishing near Folsom
- Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park 2 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 3 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park 16 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Auburn State Recreation Area 18 mi north · Fishing listed
- Delta Meadows Park Property 35 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Folsom
What is the closest state park to Folsom?
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park is the closest, about 2 miles northwest of Folsom in a straight line. Next are Folsom Lake State Recreation Area and Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area.
How many state parks are near Folsom?
19 state park units are within 50 miles, and 12 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Folsom have camping?
4 parks list camping, the nearest being Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, Auburn State Recreation Area and Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Folsom?
Yes, at 8 parks, including Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area and Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Folsom?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Sacramento, CA19 mi west
- Near Galt, CA29 mi south
- Near Lodi, CA39 mi south
- Near Grass Valley, CA39 mi north
- Near Yuba City, CA42 mi northwest
- Near Rio Vista, CA46 mi southwest
- Near Stockton, CA49 mi south
- Near Vacaville, CA50 mi southwest
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.