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08/27/2026

PaddleSplash is coming to Lake Natoma September 11–13! 🌊

This three-day paddling festival at Black Miners Bar brings together racing, wellness and outdoor fun, with everything from 2-, 5- and 8-mile races to SUP yoga, beginner paddling clinics, family activities, water safety events and more.

Whether you’re competing, trying something new or just coming out to watch the action, there’s something happening all weekend long.

Learn more about PaddleSplash and everything happening throughout the weekend at the link in bio!

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08/14/2026

Crawdads on the Lake has one of the best post-work happy hour setups in Folsom. 🍹🌅

Perched above Lake Natoma, Crawdads pairs gorgeous waterfront views with cocktails, a full menu and live music, basically everything you need to shut the laptop, grab some friends and ease into the weekend.

And if you time it right? The sunset over the water is pretty hard to beat. ☀️

Have you checked out Crawdads on the Lake yet?

08/14/2026

PaddleSplash returns to Lake Natoma September 11–13 for a full weekend on the water at Black Miners Bar with races for experienced paddlers, first-timers and kids, plus clinics, SUP activities and plenty of ways to be part of the weekend even if you’re not chasing a podium.

Whether you’re coming to compete or just looking for an excuse to spend a weekend on the water, this is one of the best ways to experience Folsom from a whole new perspective.

🗓️ September 11–13
📍 Black Miners Bar, Lake Natoma
🏄 Paddle races + activities for multiple experience levels
🔗 Ready to paddle? Registration is linked in our bio.

Coming from outside the area? Make a weekend of it and explore places to stay, eat and play in Folsom through the Visit Folsom link in our bio.

📸 Photo: Patrick Alteri

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08/07/2026

Three days. One incredible weekend on Lake Natoma. 🌊

PaddleSplash returns to Folsom September 11–13 with races for every level, SUP yoga, paddle clinics, a Poker Paddle, Pet Paddle & Parade, kids events, water-safety activities and plenty of time on the water.

Come for PaddleSplash, stay for the weekend, and experience Folsom while you’re here.

Explore places to stay and plan your trip!

https://visitfolsom.com/where-to-stay/

08/07/2026

Black Miners Bar is one of our favorite spots to launch a paddleboard on Lake Natoma! 🌊

With calm water, beautiful scenery and plenty of room to explore, it’s easy to see why Folsom is known as the Paddling Capital of the West. Whether you’re heading out for a quick cruise or spending a few hours on the water, Black Miners Bar is a great place to start.

📍 Black Miners Bar, Lake Natoma
🏄 Bring your own board or rent nearby
☀️ Perfect for paddleboarding, kayaking and a relaxing day on the water

Save this spot for your next Folsom adventure!

07/27/2026

07/23/2026

Sorry, locals… this one’s too good to gatekeep. 🤫

This is one of Lake Natoma’s hidden paddleboard launch spots. You’ll find free street parking on Gold Lake Drive, then it’s just a short walk (and a few stairs) to the water.

📍 Gold Lake Dr, Folsom, CA

⚠️ Please follow all posted parking signs, park legally, and respect nearby businesses so everyone can continue enjoying this spot.

🌊 Save this for your next paddle day at the paddling capital of the west! 🩵

Should this one have stayed a local secret? 👀

07/14/2026

☀️ Planning to spend some time at Lake Natoma this week?

We wanted to pass along an important update from California State Parks.

Following routine water quality testing, temporary swimming advisories are currently in effect for:
📍 Black Miners Bar Swimming Beach
📍 Nimbus Flat North Beach
📍 Willow Creek Day Use Beach

These advisories apply only to the swimming beaches listed above and are not closures of Lake Natoma or Folsom Lake.
California State Parks will continue testing these areas and will remove the advisories once water quality returns to acceptable levels.

Whether you're paddling, boating, fishing, or simply enjoying a day outdoors, we encourage everyone to stay aware of posted signage and check conditions before heading out.

For the latest updates, visit California State Parks:
https://www.parks.ca.gov/post/115

Here's to a safe and enjoyable summer on the water. 💙