Fantastic park to stop for when you need a place to eat a lunch. We were on our way to check out…read morethe fall leaves and stopped at Safeway for sandwiches with a group of 10 of us. Nice views, and LARGE sturdy picnic tables. There is even a toilet and also an ADA compliant area next to handicap parking. The only thing is the address for the yelp listing is wrong. The address to the park is 5581 Gail Dr Pollock Pines, CA 95726

This park was so pleasant! Our goal was to have somewhere off the road to take a quick picnic in,…read moreboy did we find a gem! The picnic tables were clean and in good condition, the parking lot was clean and there were restrooms! One thing that I thought was really thoughtful too, there was a handicap accessible picnic table that had a small gate around it (the accessible table was on a concrete pad that was level with the parking lot so it was slightly above the reservoir). Super thoughtful! Five stars for this picnic location!

This is my afternoon spot where I go simply to sit on a coffee table, enjoy the peaceful scenery…read moreand just step away from the bustle of Folsom. I love it here and love that my golden poppy pass lets me come by any time I feel like it!

On May 25th, My family and I were traveling in 2 vehicle to…read morego to Folsom point to enjoy the lake for the day. When getting there and after paying there was no parking. I went back to the rangers both for a refund and they said no refunds. I asked if I can take this parking pass to another entrance. I was told to go to Granite bay. Went we got there the line was long and the employees were turning people around. 24 dollars wasted just to be disappointed.

Best location for camping. It has everything! Clean bathrooms, clean camp sites, plenty wood to…read moreburn. Honestly it's my favorite place to camp. Tough to get reservations so you gotta look about 4-6 months in advanced

They have basically eliminated day use facilities at this lake…read more If you go to jones fork day use parking outside the camp lot is filled at 530am on monday with extra cars from campground. If you goto azalea trailhead lot was full as well. I managed to get a space at bike trailhead next to big silver group but cars that cant make it to bassi falls trailhead park there. Also both bike campground had organizations taking up most of the sites 3-5 tents per site with a large mongolian yurt style tent in the center with pine needles and pollen/dust on the roof. There were 4 sites in azalea not being used but those will be the only legal campsites if you did not book 6-8 week in advance at 41 dollars a night. They made everything between loon lake and ice house junction/store a national recreation area which makes camping outside a campground illegal.

Gorgeous views. Great campsites. Amazing fishing. Perfect paddle boarding space. Nightly serenades…read morefrom bull frogs. Clean bathrooms- flushing toilets, running water.

Our first camping trip and I gotta say, it was pretty sweet to be right on the lake with our…read moreprivate entrance! Zero issues with geese (we had read that in other reviews) ... would be nice if the ground were flat ... but overall, it's a great lil spot! The diner staff ... 10 outta 10 ... great group of people!

Visited a couple weeks ago and launched some kayaks from here for a trip down the American River to…read moreAcil Hoffman Park. Nice small boat ramp and was not over crowded.

Such a lovely place to relax Clean, well-maintained, and…read morethe fresh air feels amazing. The river adds a special peaceful atmosphere, and the sweetest little ducks even swam right up to us Perfect for a quiet walk, sitting by the water, and recharging. We'll definitely be back!

Icehouse Reservoir is one of my all time favorite local lakes. It's a 700 acre Alpine lake in the…read moreEldorado National Forest located 20 miles east of Placerville off Highway 50. Elevation is about 5400 feet. Gorgeous lake! Spectacular views. Big ole majestic Ponderosa pine trees. The lake area has nearby camp sites including RV sites (by reservations), hiking trails including a mild 3 mile loop around the lake, day use picnic areas (first come basis), boat launch, and restrooms around the lake. Day use parking fees are enforced. $10 which is payable via an app. No more cash payments accepted. If you have no internet connection, they allow a one-day leeway. Also it is no longer free to park on the side of the road, if you do, you can get ticketed and towed. Yikes. The lake shoreline is sandy and rocky. Easy enough to access and wade into the waters. The water is beautiful, not Lake Tahoe beautiful but nice nevertheless. Fishing is allowed with a permit. The picnic areas have tables and a bbq pit and are near or near enough within quick walk to the shoreline.

Wanting to escape the 100+ degree heat in Sacramento, my Dad and I decided to head up to the…read morefoothills. We took our two kayaks and made our way to Icehouse Resevoir for the afternoon. Located off highway 80, about an hour and half from Sacramento, Icehouse Resevoir was so serene and beautiful. It cost $8 to park a car at the boat launch parking lot. There were a variety of watercraft there but it was NOT overwhelming (like it is at Folsom Lake). The boats and jet skis were small and everyone was very courteous out on the water. There were other kayakers, sail boats, and paddle boats. Lots of families and dogs swimming (there are campsites on the reservoir). The water was cool but not as cold as I anticipated. There are lots of spots to pull up on shore and jump in the water or enjoy a picnic. Just remember: what you bring in, bring out. There are trash and recyclable bins located in the parking lot near the boat ramp. An absolutely beautiful afternoon out on the water, surrounded by the towering trees and clear blue sky.

absolutely beautiful! This is my first time camping at the Yellowjacket campsite and it did not…read moredisappoint. Hands-down, the best campsite is number 20, which we were lucky enough to secure ahead of time fantastic views with access to the water suitable for paddle boarding and swimming, although the water is quite chilly even in summer. this campsite is dog friendly. there's a beautiful trail that goes all the way around the reservoir. I also saw many people with their fishing poles, and a few other Neighbor campers said there's some really good fishing spots in the area. A great experience and being there with family made it even better.

This place is fantastic for camping, we really enjoyed our stay! The water was perfect for swimming…read moreand super refreshing. It's definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. We had such a great time making memories here. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a fun outdoor getaway.

This is for the northshore campground at loon lake spot 21…read more Ok here's the sitch, amazing views and vibes but just beware NO SHOWERS HERE. Also if you are at lot 20/21 you are RIGHT by the entry for off roading people who are on the way to do the rubicon trail. On our camping experience here they would make loud noise starting at 11pm- 1 am so it was not quiet by any means and felt like the cars were right next to the tent. Despite that the camp itself is nice, bathrooms are well maintained, shade comes in the evening, and off the beaten path from Tahoe

Loon Lake? More like ANT Lake!…read more Went to this campground with my husband last weekend. I would highlight how pretty the place is, but unfortunately the campground design had many flaws. First, the elevation was pretty high, so right away, we were noticeably winded even after the shortest walk. They should really consider lowering the campground. Then, we went to sit on the lakeshore, and what did we see?? Not a single loon, but THOUSANDS of ants. Less than 5 minutes after I laid my towel down, it was covered in ants. Turns out there were several ant hills....ON THE BEACH. This is an unacceptable flaw in design. I would suggest the camp hosts or Forest Service relocate the ant hills, so that people can actually enjoy the shore. Just as we were settling down later in the evening and trying to sleep, I heard someone making a God awful owl hooting noise, from high up in the trees. It was very obnoxious. And I know it wasn't an actual owl because birds aren't real. All in all, it's a pretty place but I'd recommend visiting a campground that values comfort and caters to your needs. Wide regards, Slop Doppolis