Rancho Seco Recreational Park
Herald, CA
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Rancho Seco Recreational Area is a 400-acre park overflowing with recreational opportunities including camping, boating, fishing, swimming and wildlife viewing. The 160-acre lake is fed by the Folsom South Canal and is a great year-round day or overnight getaway located in California's Central Valley, just 25 miles from downtown Sacramento. The area was acquired by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District in 1992 and has developed into a scenic recreational area and wildlife refuge. Locals and visitors enjoy the land, wildlife and water activities offered throughout this facility.
Developing recreational opportunities for nearby cities and preserving the land is a central focus at Rancho Seco. The lake is open to the public year-round. There is a designated swimming beach located at the south-eastern side of the lake near the group picnic areas. Group picnic sites can be reserved for 50 or more people; smaller covered picnic pavilions may also be reserved for groups fewer than 50 people. You can view many birds which retreat to the park for winter: ducks, geese, hawks, bald eagles, blue heron and migratory birds make their home in the area.
The Howard Ranch Trail and the Amanda Blake Memorial Wildlife Refuge are open to the public for exploration and enjoyment. Admission is included in the Rancho Seco park fee. You may launch an electric motor boat, rowboat or sailboat from the two ramps located at each end of the dam. Ramp hours coincide with facility hours. Kayaks, Row Boats, Stand Up Paddleboards, and Electric powered fishing boats are available on a seasonal basis. Windsurfers are also welcome on the lake. This fresh water lake is a habitat for bass, bluegill, red ear sunfish, crappie and catfish. Rainbow trout are stocked in the lake January through March. Fishing licenses are required and can be purchased at the lake office. Fishing piers allow access for those with disabilities. The annual trout derby is held in the spring and is always a popular event. Night fishing is not permitted.
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Don’t let rain ruin your trip! Every eligible booking with us includes Weather Protection at no additional cost to you! For ultimate flexibility to cancel your booking for any reason, we offer affordable travel insurance options.
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Rancho Seco Recreational Area is a 400-acre park overflowing with recreational opportunities including camping, boating, fishing, swimming and wildlife viewing. The 160-acre lake is fed by the Folsom South Canal and is a great year-round day or overnight getaway located in California's Central Valley, just 25 miles from downtown Sacramento. The area was acquired by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District in 1992 and has developed into a scenic recreational area and wildlife refuge. Locals and visitors enjoy the land, wildlife and water activities offered throughout this facility.
Developing recreational opportunities for nearby cities and preserving the land is a central focus at Rancho Seco. The lake is open to the public year-round. There is a designated swimming beach located at the south-eastern side of the lake near the group picnic areas. Group picnic sites can be reserved for 50 or more people; smaller covered picnic pavilions may also be reserved for groups fewer than 50 people. You can view many birds which retreat to the park for winter: ducks, geese, hawks, bald eagles, blue heron and migratory birds make their home in the area.
The Howard Ranch Trail and the Amanda Blake Memorial Wildlife Refuge are open to the public for exploration and enjoyment. Admission is included in the Rancho Seco park fee. You may launch an electric motor boat, rowboat or sailboat from the two ramps located at each end of the dam. Ramp hours coincide with facility hours. Kayaks, Row Boats, Stand Up Paddleboards, and Electric powered fishing boats are available on a seasonal basis. Windsurfers are also welcome on the lake. This fresh water lake is a habitat for bass, bluegill, red ear sunfish, crappie and catfish. Rainbow trout are stocked in the lake January through March. Fishing licenses are required and can be purchased at the lake office. Fishing piers allow access for those with disabilities. The annual trout derby is held in the spring and is always a popular event. Night fishing is not permitted.
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Camping Reservation fees are non-refundable, camping fees may be refunded if the reservation is cancelled at least 3 days prior to your date of arrival. Camping Reservations canceled or rescheduled less than 3 days before your date of arrival, will be charged for the reservation fee and first night of camping fees, all other nights will be refunded.
Rules & regulations
Check in time is 2pm & check out time is now 11am. Boat rentals are only available Saturday & Sunday. There is NO NIGHT FISHING ALLOWED.
Group Camping Sites, Picnic Pavilions, and Picnic Area fees do not include the entrance for vehicles, all vehicles entering will be charged the normal vehicle fees.
Fishing licenses are required and can be purchased at the lake office.
Fishing piers allow access for those with disabilities.
Night fishing is not permitted.
Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance.
8 people per site, that is including children.
Boat rentals are not available at the moment.
Quiet Hours are from 10:00PM - 8:00AM.
Check-in time is 2:00pm, Check-out time is 11:00am.
3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends at all sites.
2-night minimum stay for group sites all summer weekends.
There is no entrance to the park after 10:00 pm, even with a reservation.
Rocky Mountain Recreation Co., concessionaire for the Rancho Seco Recreation Area, is not responsible for any injuries, damage and/or loss to person or property incurred by campers or their guest(s). All person(s) are required to sign a registration form by which the holder and guest(s) recognize and acknowledge the conditions in camping in a natural setting and may contain hazards such as fallen trees or limbs, along with uneven ground which is indigenous to natural environments. By camping at the Rancho Seco Recreation Area, the holder and guests agree to assume all risks and liabilities inherent in this activity, including but not limited to those flowing from natural and man-made hazards.
The rules, regulations and disclaimers are made for your protection and the enjoyment of all campers. Any violations of these may result in additional fees and/or eviction without refund.
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