Bodies of Water

Something every Sac Native loves is the many options when it comes to getting in the water.
In addition to dozens of ponds and lakes all over the region, Folsom Lake is one of the largest inland freshwater lakes in California and is surrounded by docks, restaurants, bars and places to play. But follow the lake to the Southwest corner and it feeds into the American River, which serpentines its way past Folsom Prison and through some of the region’s biggest and best parks and wetlands. Eventually it finds its way past CSU Sacramento to the confluence with the Sacramento River – the area that originally enticed Capt. John Sutter to plant roots here back in 1839. So, if you need a pond, a lake, a river or a whole delta to create your scene, we’ve got plenty here to dive into.
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William B. Pond Park

William B Pond Park in Carmichael, CA

William B Pond Park in Carmichael, CA
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Discovery Park

Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA

Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA
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Folsom Lake

Folsom Lake, CA

Folsom Lake, CA
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Nimbus Dam

Nimbus Dam in Fair Oaks, CA

Nimbus Dam in Fair Oaks, CA
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Paradise Beach

Paradise Beach in Sacramento, CA

Paradise Beach in Sacramento, CA
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Sacramento Marina

Sacramento Marina in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento Marina in Sacramento, CA
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Sutter's Landing Regional Park

Sutters Landing Beach in Sacramento, CA

Sutters Landing Beach in Sacramento, CA
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Sacramento River in West Sacramento

Sacramento River in West Sacramento, CA

Sacramento River in West Sacramento, CA
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Lake Natoma

Lake Natoma in Folsom, CA
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Pioneer Landing Park

Pioneer Landing Park in Sacramento, CA
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Matsui Waterfront Park

Matsui Waterfront Park in Sacramento, CA
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Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Nimbus Fish Hatchery in Gold River, CA
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Sacramento State Aquatic Center

The Sacramento State Aquatic Center in Gold River, CA