Located at the base of the Sierra foothills, the lake and recreation area offers opportunities for hiking, biking, running, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, water-skiing and boating. Fishing offers trout, catfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, or perch.

Folsom is a city in Sacramento County, California. The population was 80,454 at the 2020 census. The median home price in Folsom is $651,491 with the average household income at $100,163. Folsom is part of the Sacramento−Arden-Arcade−Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Nimbus Flat State Recreation Area includes one group campground, 11 miles of paved bicycle trails, 6 miles of multi-use trails and excellent year-round bank or boat fishing. Two launch ramps provide continuous boat launching access year-round, in addition to one car-top boat launch area.

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area offers opportunities for hiking, biking, running, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, water-skiing and boating. Fishing offers trout, catfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass or yellow perch.