Black Miners Bar Group Campground

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Black Miners Bar at Lake Natoma, CA
Black Miners Bar at Lake Natoma, CA

Black Miners Bar Group Campground

Lake Natoma


Black Miners Bar Group Campground

Black Miners Bar Group Campground is on the shore of Lake Natoma, immediately downstream from Folsom Lake. Visitors to Black Miners Bar Group Campground enjoy the quiet water of Lake Natoma for boating, swimming, and fishing while still being within a short drive of Folsom Lake for waterskiing and jet skiing. Lake Natoma has a 5 MPH speed limit, and motorized vessels are prohibited downstream of Willow Creek. Consequently, the lake is popular with kayakers and rowers. A day-use area next to the campground has swimming, a boat launch ramp, shade ramadas, barbecue pits, restrooms and seasonal kayak rentals.

Black Miners Bar Group Campground has 3 group, tent-only sites. Two of the sites can each accommodate up to 50 people and 25 vehicles. The other group site can accommodate up to 25 people and 12 vehicles. Each of the group sites is approximately 50 to 100 feet from the parking lot via a dirt trail. The vegetation at Sites A & B and the topography and restroom building at Site C block the view of the parking lot from the campsites. Road noise from nearby streets can be heard in the campground.

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Black Miners Bar Group Campground Basics
Black Miners Bar Group Campground Location: North side of Lake Natoma, take Greenback Lane off I-80 or Folsom Blvd. off Highway 50
Elevation: 160 feet
Mileage from gateway city: Sacramento - 15 miles
Number of Sites: 3
Camping Season: open year-round
Max. People per Site: 50, 50, 25
Vehicles per Site: 25, 25, 12
Pets: on leash, always attended
Operated by California State Parks
Information: (916) 988-0205

Reservations at Black Miners Bar Group Campground
Reservations available available year-round
Booking Window: Reservations taken from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival.
Wheelchair accessible Sites: None designated
Fees: $195 and $115
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Folsom Lake SRA - Black Miners Bar Group Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, check-out Noon

Black Miners Bar Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic tables, fire rings, BBQs
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water
Showers: No, but campers may use showers at Beal's Point Campground
Dump station: No
Attractions near Black Miners Bar Group Campground: Enjoy Lake Natoma for boating, fishing, and swimming. Head up to Folsom Lake with boating, water skiing, fishing, a marina, launch ramps, and boat rentals. Set out on the American River Hike & Bike Trail, Visit the City of Folsom.




General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, purchase firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.

map of campgrounds at Folsom Lake, including Beals Point Campground, CA


Black Miners Bar Group Campsite, Lake Natoma, CA

Black Miners Bar Group Campground

Folsom Lake
Attractions and Activities

Lake Natoma and Folsom Lake are popular boating recreation destination for nearby Sacramento residents as well as from around the state. Those who camp at Black Miners Bar Group Campground are on the banks of Lake Natoma and close to Folsom Lake.

  • Spend the day water skiing, jet skiing, sail, cruising, and fishing on more than 11,000 acres of water.
  • Launch your boat at one of several ramps. Rent boats at various spots around the lake
  • Enjoy picnics at Folsom Point, Granite Bay, Beals Point, or Peninsula Campground.
  • Go horseback riding along miles of trails. Find an equestrian Staging Area at Granite Bay with hitching rails and water trough. Also find staging areas at Rattlesnake Bar, Brown's Ravine, Falcon Crest, and Sterling Pointe.
  • Find ninety-five miles of trails for bicyclists, runners, horseback riders, and hikers.
  • Stroll along the Oaks Nature Trails.
  • Cycle on the paved bike trail connecting Beals Point to the American River Hike & Bike Trail.
  • Visit the Sacramento State Aquatic Center at nearby Lake Natoma.

Key Black Miners Bar Group Campground Regulations

  1. Fires must be in provided fire pits.
  2. Generators may only be operated between 10 AM and 8 PM.
  3. Prevent the spread of invasive insects by obtaining firewood locally.
  4. Dogs must be on leash and always attended. At night they must be in a tent or vehicle.

    Check Folsom Lake State Recreation Area for any campground and recreation area updates.