Cameron Park Lake

(28 reviews)

4.8 mi

Beautiful park. Nice playground area and a large field/baseball field. A great spot to picnic and…read morelook out onto El Dorado Hills. There is a nearby restroom, a small area with a picnic table and parking is limited, probably 10 or so spots.

This a small neighbour park with nice green grass and a Nice view overlooking the homes of El…read moreDorado Hills and the lake. They have a small kiddie playground and a small picnic area , two clean public bathrooms, and small parking lot. It's pleasant, but I would not come out of way to visit here again . It's really mostly for the surrounding homes to enjoy . It took a total of less then two minutes to circle the park. We did sneak a walk in the gated neighborhood next to the park. Very beautiful homes here !

View from the park

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Mother Lode River Center

(172 reviews)

10.1 mi

Daniella was an amazing guide ask for her!! Extremely knowledgeable and safe!! Thanks for the great…read moreday!!

I decided I wanted to take the kids I nanny (11 & 13) to do something fun and unique and thought…read morewhy not finally cross off whitewater rafting from my bucket list?! We were gifted a beautiful day on the river with multiple sightings of wildlife including fish jumping, ducklings, geese, and even a bald eagle! The best part was getting to see the kids do something, get scared, have a blast doing it, and then ask to come back for more intensity next time. I really appreciated the guides for their hospitality, humor, and kindness. However my main piece of feedback would be a friendly reminder that nature and outdoor recreational activities are a form of escape and respite from our every day life, so being more mindful of the topics of conversation brought up during the ride is very important to the atmosphere.

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Placerville RV Resort & Campground

3.8

(18 reviews)

4.2 mi

Our family always has an amazing time at Placerville RV Resort & Campground! There is so much for…read morekids to do. They love riding their bikes around the campground, swimming, playing mini golf, and ending the day with the outdoor movies. The location is also perfect for exploring the area. We've enjoyed fun day trips to Placerville Speedway, Gold Bug Mine, and Apple Hill, all just a short drive away. The staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. We look forward to the next trip!

Went camping here over the weekend! My experience here was very pleasant. Bathrooms are clean,…read morethey have a playground for kids. They have a tent where they have games, and movie night. Fishing pond, mini golf, a goat that you can pet. A train that you can take a ride on around the camp ground. Everything is free except for the fishing and arcade. If you decide to stay here spot #60. It has a deck w/chairs and seating. Pretty cool spot. They have a swimming pool and hot tub too. Overall my experience was great. The only thing I would recommend is maybe grass around the pool area. The weeds at the pool area were kind of a bummer. They do have a few cabin and they are next to the freeway but ask for a site not so close to the freeway you can hear it So if your looking for a camp spot that is not to far go check them out.

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Sierra Whitewater

(291 reviews)

10.0 mi

Awesome experience! Guides were enthusiastic, helpful, kind, and made sure of everyone's safety…read more Highly cecommend.

Best day ever with Sierra Whitewater! All of the guides in…read moreour "Oreo formation" were fantastic, but a huge shoutout to Spencer--his skill, confidence, and outgoing personality made the whole experience unforgettable. He kept our "Big Daddy" running strong and had us girls going from a little nervous to full-on "Brave Girls" by the end of the day. Couldn't have asked for a better rafting adventure--highly recommend Sierra Whitewater!

Tunnel chute

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Weeee!!

Whitewater Excitement

(396 reviews)

9.8 mi

Certified professionals

Family-owned & operated

Had so much fun! Our guide Matt was an expert and ensured we were safe and had a blast. It was a…read moreperfect time to go if you want to avoid crowds as there was just one other group and weather was perfect. The bathrooms and changing rooms at the base were very clean. It was very easy to get our pictures from the third party company afterwards! 10/10!!

Ok. I planned a Gorge 1/2 day trip for Tuesday which was amazing and Ricky our guide prepped us for…read morethe next day. We all camped at their site which I will recommend for everyone. Right next to the river lots of room. We then did the Middle fork all day trip on Wednesday with Ricky and had another amazing trip. I am ready to plan another and when I do it will be with these guys. Rock on.

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American River Recreation

(156 reviews)

9.9 mi

We camped at the American River Resort and took part in the river rafting. It's $120/person for 4…read morehours session. The first two hours were kind of boring, we were just floating around the river, the last 45 minutes were really fun with lot of adrenaline. Our captain Luke from South Africa was fun and he even brought his speaker to entertain us with songs. The pictures taken by the prof were amazing, we're having fun.

It needs new management. We ask them , prior to paying for…read more2 days , if they had a swimming pool for the 3 kids that we had with us , and they said "YES", then after we set up our trailer we all went to the pool and they said that it's closed for the season , so we asked for our money back so that we could move to a place with a pool and they said , "NO REFUNDS", even though we had only been there for 2 hours. Also , the spots are small , poorly equipped and mosquito infested. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

I shouldn't have leaned back

Luke!

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SUP California - Stand Up Paddle Board Store & Rentals

(110 reviews)

10.2 mi

I had an absolute amazing experience here today! My friends and I decided to book a time slot last…read morenight, and rent paddle boards today. We arrived, filled out the waiver, got the boards put on my car, and were on our way within about 20 min. The staff were so sweet and helpful, teaching us how to load the boards on and getting us everything we needed. We were enjoying the boards so much we called and asked to add on an extra hour, and they let us! From start to finish, renting the boards was so easy and so worth it. The prices are totally fair as well. I will totally be coming back here soon, thank you!!

I made an online booking and called throughout the week to ask questions since it WOULD HAVE been…read moremy first time paddle boarding. Great customer service over the phone. It made me excited to rent from this business. My booking was for 4th of July and even before I booked I did speak with them about booking and they gave me their advice. Day of, I called to let them know I'd be running a little late past my booking time, I spoke with Jamie and she said thank you for the heads up, we'll see you soon." I arrive for her to tell me that all state parks are full and she blocks bookings off after 11, knowing that I booked for 11:30. I do understand that it's a holiday and a weekend, so state parks being at full capacity is out of her hands. What I do not appreciate was her tone and attitude with us versus other customers, her not giving us a heads up knowing we were running late, and she still gave people more of the options of getting their rentals and where they can try versus what felt like she was simply dismissing us. May try to come again, but for a 2 hour drive and to receive customer service like that in person versus whoever I previously spoke to on the phone- to be determined.

We're ready to bring you the best paddle boards in the area!

New Year's Day Paddle

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New Year's Day Paddle

Tributary Whitewater Tours

(282 reviews)

9.8 mi

Our raft guide, Bible, was so knowledgeable and experienced! He made us all feel very comfortable…read moreand we all had a terrific time! The kids are begging for more!

So many rivers to choose from. They can find the perfect river for your group or family. Try a…read morewilderness rafting trip or take advantage of free camping on the South Fork American.

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Current Adventures Kayak School & Trips

(25 reviews)

9.1 mi

I did Current Adventures' Accelerated Beginner Camp program last year, and had a truly amazing…read moreexperience. My instructor, Jason, was incredibly patient and effective. I felt 100% safe with him at all times, and by the end of the 4 days, I was kayaking confidently in what felt like huge rapids. They even spent some time teaching us the sweep roll, which I managed to pull off a few times, though never in a rapid. Next time! I HIGHLY recommend this business. Dan and his team all clearly love what they do, and it shows. Thank you Jason, Dan, and the CA team!

You 100% must take a lesson from here. If you have never taken a lesson you should. You never know…read morewhat you will learn. I had an amazing 4 days of instruction with Jason and Dom. They were very good at teaching the fundamentals and breaking it down to understand each movement on the river. I will definitely be taking ALOT more classes with current adventures! AMAZING!

Current Adventures guide Kim mentally preparing for another big day on the river.

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Heron Landing Community Park

(19 reviews)

16.6 mi

We had a good time here. Pretty far from our house so we won't go often. The slash pad seems nice…read morefor younger kids. Lots to climb, sand area, trampoline, separate playgrounds for toddlers and older kids. Lots of grass. Does have a parking lot. There were only a few other cars the day we went. Does have bathrooms. Not a lot of shade.

This place is amazing!! There is so much to do and a lot of space for everyone to play.read more

Play Area #3

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Promontory Community Park

(27 reviews)

5.5 mi

We came strictly for the park on a Saturday. When we got there there were two different games going…read moreon (lacrosse and baseball). It looked like people were also playing bocce ball? The parking lot is a pretty decent size and so we were still able to get parking. There are two parks, one on each side of the parking lot. Each side has shade coverings which was great. It was about 80 degrees when we were there and the shade allowed us to enjoy being outside. On one side there is a climbing structure and slide. On the water side there was a more advanced climbing structure, swings and a smaller climbing area with the swings. All in all, we definitely enjoyed the park and all it had to offer. It was very clean as well.

This is a great park for adults and kids. However, lacking a basketball court. The park has…read morebaseball and tennis court. Disappointed with the kids play area. They should have added more play structure and things for kids to do.

One of 2 small playgrounds

Awesome rock climbing wall!

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Love the design of their playgrounds!

Cronan Ranch Trails Park

(32 reviews)

9.7 mi

Came for my third visit during a dry spell in January. Very nice! So green and cool. Did the…read moreDown and Up trail. Came in the afternoon on a Saturday. I thought the parking lot would be full, but there were som spots.

Family-friendly hiking trail! It's quite an easy 4-mile loop to the river. You see a lot of people…read morehorseback riding, walking their dogs and families having a leisurely time. It was a chilly day but it was a clean trail, not too muddy, next to a stream the entire way down to the river! The parking is also clean and has bathrooms close by.

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Lake Tahoe Boat Rides

5.0

(382 reviews)

56.3 mi

Lake Tahoe Boat Rides is where it's at! By far the best private charter company around South Lake…read moreTahoe. After we called around all other businesses, such as this, we realized that Lake Tahoe boat rides was the most professional and upfront about their prices. Many companies didn't let me know that fuel and captain fees would be tacked on at after the ride as well as a certain gratuity. Sneaky! Once we arrived at Lake Tahoe, Boat Rides, Lindsay, the owner and everyone else was super friendly and helpful. They have a store with food/drinks, towels etc.. but they tell you in advance that you can pick it up elsewhere. They helped us carry our bags over to the perfectly clean and well maintained boat complete with our own captain who was incredible!!!!! Ask for Steve-O!!!! I do believe no matter who you get as a captain that you will have an amazing experience as we did. Steve-O was friendly and great with our 4 1/2 year-old. He provided just the right amount of history and information as we rode along and also took us to less touristy places that were also beautiful and so worth seeing. We cannot wait to come back and see Lake Tahoe boat rides next summer, and we will definitely be asking for Steve-O.

Great service!!! Such a fun day on the lake!!! Pleased to the maxxx!!! Will we back for sure!!…read moreCapt Heather was fantastic!! NS

Sunset cruise

Sunset on Lake Tahoe

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Lake Camanche

3.7

(403 reviews)

33.2 mi

My family and I have been coming to this lake campground for years, and we always enjoy our…read morevisits.The campsites are spacious and relaxing, making it a wonderful place to disconnect from daily life and spend quality time with family. We also love seeing the many animals and wildlife around the campground, which adds to the experience. Having showers available and water access at the campsite is very convenient and appreciated. While we continue to enjoy staying here, there are a few areas that could be improved. It would be helpful if staff were more responsive when guests call for assistance during their stay. The restroom doors could use repairs, and the restrooms would benefit from more frequent cleaning and maintenance. Better guidance for visitors when locating their campsites would also make the check-in process smoother, especially for first-time guests. Overall, this is a beautiful and enjoyable campground with great potential. With a few improvements in customer service and facility maintenance, it could provide an even better experience for all visitors.

If you're coming here to relax and have fun, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. This place has become…read moreoverwhelmed with rules and restrictions, and the rangers seem more focused on policing campers than creating a welcoming experience. I used to come here every year, but after this trip, we'll never be back. Don't try to sneak alcohol, they do check and they will walk around your campsite every 10 mins. The rangers constantly patrol campsites and frequently show up unannounced, making it hard to enjoy your stay. We were kicked out of our campsite because they found a beer on our table. (Yes, we were aware no alcohol, but cmon we're camping)! Then we were told to be out by 8:00 AM the next morning. We were already packed up and actively loading our vehicle when a ranger approached us at 8:01 AM and immediately accused us of trespassing. Instead of handling the situation professionally, he told us to "hurry up and pack your stuff, and get the fuck out" and stop "lollygagging." We were literally in the process of leaving. These american rangers were on a power trip, super entitled, thinking they're above the law and talking to us like we were animals, if not worse. So in other words, they must really love their jobs, or they're unhappy with their lives. The entire experience felt unnecessarily hostile and aggressive. Being nice will go a long way. We were super nice and respectful and didn't argue back. Wish we got the same energy back. There are plenty of other campgrounds where visitors are treated with respect.

Things to do in Cameron Park

Watershed trail

Outdoor movie theater

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Aragon M.

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3 months ago

Amazing place to visit with family and friends. I'm so happy this wonderful place is so close by and it is a blessing to all whom have the pleasure to enjoy it ))))) read more

Vik C.

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5

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10 years ago

No paddle boats. Nothing there. Just a half dead lake. If I could give it negative stars. I would.

Matt B.

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77

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9 years ago

Kids enjoyed the nice clean lake.

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Promontory Community Park

(27 reviews)

We came strictly for the park on a Saturday. When we got there there were two different games going…read moreon (lacrosse and baseball). It looked like people were also playing bocce ball? The parking lot is a pretty decent size and so we were still able to get parking. There are two parks, one on each side of the parking lot. Each side has shade coverings which was great. It was about 80 degrees when we were there and the shade allowed us to enjoy being outside. On one side there is a climbing structure and slide. On the water side there was a more advanced climbing structure, swings and a smaller climbing area with the swings. All in all, we definitely enjoyed the park and all it had to offer. It was very clean as well.

This is a great park for adults and kids. However, lacking a basketball court. The park has…read morebaseball and tennis court. Disappointed with the kids play area. They should have added more play structure and things for kids to do.

Handy Family Park

(12 reviews)

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Do not come to this park after dark, because there are RATS in every place you step! They tend to…read morebe under the bid blue shaded tables! The RATS will also be in the big blue garbage cans! (WARNING they love In-Out French fries!) Good park during the daytime!

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B.T. Collins Park

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My fiancé and I decided to take my daughter here one beautiful morning. This park was named after…read moreVeteran Brian Thomas Collins "aka" B.T. Collins(see plaque), he was in special forces in the Vietnam war where he also received his Purple Heart! Just one of many things he was known for! I would definitely recommend visiting this local park the next time your with your littles in Folsom, my 5 year old had a blast on their playground, they have 2 FYI, as well as nice kept lush green grass and picnic tables!

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