🌊 American River Parkway: Folsom Lake to the Confluence
14 stops along the 32-mile Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail — lakes, dams, parks & beaches from Beals Point to where the American meets the Sacramento River
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How to use this map
Starts at Beals Point on Folsom Lake and follows the river downstream (west) through Lake Natoma, past Fair Oaks, Carmichael, and Sacramento State, ending at Discovery Park, where the American River meets the Sacramento River. Toggle categories to compare dams and lake access against parks, beaches, and the nature center. The river carries cold, fast Sierra snowmelt — verify current conditions before swimming or wading anywhere on this list.