Renting from them has become an annual summer tradition. Communicative and friendly and they make…read morethe whole process super easy.

Super friendly people! Made the whole renting experience easy and fun! The boat was super, clean…read moreand well maintained. Powerful engine! Pulled the kids tubing with 8 people on board!

Doug and Tina are true scuba professionals. Flexible and knowledgeable. Thanks guys!!!!!!read more

Great people to work with, a big shout out to Doug and Tina, Rob, Randy. I look forward to diving…read morewith them in the future.

Just enter Black Miners Bar in your GPS to get to the rental location…read more Parking: $10 California State Parks parking fee. Kayak Rental: $15 per hour. You'll need to complete the liability waiver online before renting. There are two unisex public restrooms nearby. Service: Fast and efficient. No wetsuits are provided. The rental includes only a kayak, paddle, and life jacket. Bring your own water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, swimwear, and water shoes or sandals. Dress expecting to get a little wet. Swimsuits or shorts work well in warm weather, while lightweight layers are better on cooler days. Avoid cotton since it stays wet and can make you feel cold. Rental Policies: Cancellations made within 48 hours of your reservation or no-shows are charged the full rental fee. Rescheduling is allowed between 14 days and 48 hours before your reservation. We paddled from Black Miners Bar to the Folsom Prison water boundary ("the wire") and back. The round trip was about 5 miles and took us around 2 hours at a moderate pace. One nice surprise is that if you return your kayak before your reserved rental time ends, they refund you for the unused time.

From the moment we checked in, the treatment was disappointing. Although I was already at the…read morerental table, I was asked to step aside and redirected to another staff member so the employee could assist the customers behind me. I stepped aside to avoid creating a scene, but the interaction left me feeling that I was not being treated equitably. I do not want to assume intent or bring ethnicity into the situation, but it was difficult not to notice that the customers who were assisted ahead of us were Caucasian, and we were not. Given the rest of the experience, it was hard not to reflect on that. When we prepared to launch, I asked what time we should return the kayak. The staff member told me 12:00 PM, even though it was already 10:18 AM. After I pointed out the time, she corrected it to 12:15 PM. While I did not argue, the lack of attention to detail added to the overall poor service. During our return trip, the paddle suddenly broke while I was simply paddling. I was not near rocks, nor was I hitting anything. My wife and others on the river witnessed the paddle snap unexpectedly. I understand the need to protect equipment, but sometimes gear fails through normal use. When I returned and explained what happened, the staff told me it was fine, so I was surprised to later learn I was charged $80.

This campground had a nice view , alms the river was right off the campsite , theirs 5 of them…read more It's a self pay 28 dollars a night which is on the cheaper side. Now the down fall was their was only a port of potty bathroom and no faucet water. Their happen to be a lot of bees but I think that could be normal. Also, the ride down is really rocky and should probably be paved or at least put down a full gravel road. Overall I like this campground j just need to be more prepared but im not sure if I would spend the night being their isn't showers.

It's very nice and remote. The drive down is kind of tough for low torque cars. I was able to get…read moredown and up just fine in my '17 chevy Cruze. The area is clean and the bathrooms are not horrible. The river is really fresh and runs fast. I like coming down with my friends and swimming in the river for the day. The rangers were nice and we had a ton of fun. Perfect for small groups or those who want to be farther from the crowds. If you take two or more cars, be sure to fill out the day passes for each. Don't fill out one with all the license plates, each car needs it's own. Perfect for a chill day at the river.

As a Veteran I was able to do the trail ride for free which was the cherry on top! I had been…read morewanting to go horse back riding for a long time and I'm so happy I did. I went during the week day, so I was the only person in the "group". I have experience riding, so I'm a matter of 5/10min we were already on the trail. It was a nice easy ride. Perfect for someone who doesn't have experience either. The people were really friendly, and over all I had a great experience

This place is full of beautiful scenery, we took the very last scheduled horse trail. Lasted an…read morehour, horses were so good to us as it was both our first times ever riding one. You are fully in control of your horse, but they do offer help for the little ones. Our instructor was more than amazing!!

I only found one basket for the disc golf, So only nine holes at this time. It makes good use of…read morethe space by having nine different approaches. It's good for a quick and easy approach and putt practice. They are all rather easy par 2 shots, but I did get my first Ace ever here. If you do the H Clarke Elementary 9 hole (par 2, but way more technical) course down the road you can make it 18 holes that way. Both courses are quick and easy fun and great practice if you are in the area, especially if Rocklin Is overwhelmed or running League games.

Nice park with plenty (plenty!) of parking. It was kind of empty for a Sunday morning. There is a…read moresection for horses and multiple play ground areas. We mainly came here to walk, thinking that there'd be a small and easy trail to wander through. We did find one but we're surprised by how abruptly the trail ended. We were a little disappointed by this but overall it's a nice little section of the park. I'd say this would be a nice park to go to if you're looking for a less crowded area to bring your kids. Beware of horse poop though!

On a recent mild sunny winter weekend afternoon, I visited the Halsey Forebay fishing access area…read more It's a water reservoir that's occasionally stocked with trout and crawfish. It's managed by PG&E. The reservoir is a lake with shallow rocky edges. It's just for casting fishing, no humans or animals should go into the water. The access and parking is FREE. And as always, anglers 16 and older need a CA fishing license to fish. I didn't fish here. I looked about and soaked in the sights though. It was rusticly beautiful. However the perimeter doesn't have any shade trees. But vibes were super quiet, I call it library fishing. Shhhh. As I walked about the perimeter of the lake, I noticed folks were quiet even amongst their own groups. Even the elementary school age children there were super quiet. An incredible feat. QuietPlace. And about the fishing situation, not much luck with the anglers that day. Stock was low. Near the parking lot is a short concrete pier with fishing rod holders. This is closest to the water shed. The picnic area is across the watershed. To get to the area from the parking lot, you will have to walk, on a narrow steel grate walkway, over the watershed. The rushing water provides for a dizzying visual effect. The picnic area is set back enough from the lake so if you bring the kiddos, this is the area where they can go about hooting n hollering. The area has 3-4 concrete picnic tables and a several bbq pits. It's first come, first serve. This area is not paved, dirt packed; shaded with big growth trees. Plus let me tell you I learned the hard way that the walking path doesn't connect fully around the lake. I don't recommend attempting the mythical loop. The path is mostly gravel with the other parts being dirt. Watch where you step; there was a lot of poop along the trail. There is a stretch of the path that ends and funnels you out to the narrow bike lane on Christian Valley Road near Bancroft Road. There is no adjacent room to the side of the bike lane, only a chain link fence. Cars are going 50plus miles a hour inches away from you; and they are on a curve. So wait until traffic clears for a significant distance to hightail yourself across that stretch which runs about 50 feet. Don't try to walk with cars coming at you; don't risk getting impaled by a side view mirror or worse. There is a paved parking lot and a public restrooms with vault toilets. Sorry ladies, I can't provide any additional info about the restrooms. As always, I try my best to avoid public park restrooms. But at least they have a restrooms. And to add the landscape of area doesn't provide for any natural discrete spots to answer the call of nature.

It's gorgeous out here…read more.. We've been fishing at Halsey Forebay Picnic Area quite a few times now. We've caught trout and crawfish! Along with some gnarly mosquito bites. You can pull in and park in a parking space where it leads right up some picnic benches. Just beyond that, a l is a fence with holders for your pole. About 10-12 of them lined up. If you are fishing here, this is where having a 2nd and 3rd pole comes in handy - just be sure to get your license for that!! The water current starts off strong over here and, depending on what you are using, could float downward towards our into the next person's line, so use wisely! Figure it out! On this cool evening, we were catching them left and right. Everyone fishing here is so friendly. It's fun to meet people and see what they're using. When the sun goes down, and most of the heat goes away, Halsey Forebay becomes a sight for sore eyes... as I said... so gorgeous

One of two Yelp's duplicate reviews/listings…read more Cut and pasted from their website: "Gold Rush history, Native culture, outdoor adventures." Quality/Quantity - My wife is a regular here?!?! How do you become a regular at a welcome center? Well she took me for the first time. Good size and clean. HUGE unisex restroom. Plenty of souvenirs to buy. Lots of history to study. Atmosphere - See pictures and read above. Service - So welcoming. Gave me a pamphlet for the local wineries and breweries. This might be my new "Livermore?!?!" Price - Free. Well, it depends if you buy souvenirs. Owner Comment - Thank you for such a welcoming center, pun intended.

The staff here are so friendly and helpful. I originally came in here just to use the restroom, but…read moreI ended up coming back to pick up some brochures. When the woman working there learned I was in the area for some hiking she provided me with a bunch of local trail maps. So awesome! The restrooms are very clean, and they have a free water cooler (you can buy bottled water for 85 cents). There is also a drinking fountain outside the building, which was great for filling up my bottles before hiking. Be sure to stop in!