Black Miners Bar Recreation Area

I came here on a Saturday morning with a group of friends and it was a nice hike. This hike is great for all ages. I seen children walk on the trails to the elderly people. I love that there was CPR people riding bikes around trail to ensure everyone's safe. The trail is also well kept as well. Highly recommend 10/10 Bonus there was plenty of parking!

I went here on a Sunday afternoon for a picnic. It cost $10 to park, and there were a few different parking areas. The far parking lot is where people take their paddle boards. The close parking lot is the one by the beach. There are bathrooms down by the beach and one by the parking lot. The only reason I'm deducting a star is because the bathroom didn't have toilet paper or paper towels or soap.This beach is dog friendly, but there are some things you should be aware of. There are geese (and therefore goose poop) everywhere. So, if your dog is gross like mine, they might try to roll in goose poop. Other triggers for reactive dogs are that up by the parking area, there are a S**TTON of squirrels and they are so very brave. One ran under our picnic table while my dog was sitting on the table. Not okay. And lastly, there was an off leash dog there, which is a trigger for my dog.I really liked how all the picnic tables had shade over them.

We absolutely love visiting this location when the weather is warm and the sun is out. The boat launch area is perfect to kick off your paddle boards or kayaks. We actually like parking more towards the park. It's a great spot to grill at one of the picnic areas and to launch off to explore the lagoons or either in the direction of Folsom prison or towards Lake Natoma. The water is way cleaner. Roth of Tiscornia park so that's a huge plus and the currents aren't crazy so it's great for beginners. Always stay safe and bring a PFD just in case though.

Went yesterday lovely !! A bit crowded but it is a holiday weekend Relaxing and the folks are friendly

I'm loving this location for the summer fun. I can't believe 30 years of living I just now found out about it. My family and friends usually go to nimbus lake or Folsom lake but this location is perfect and it's right in the middle of them. There are boulder areas right under the Folsom Blvd bridge I believe the name is rainbow bridge. You can lounge or jump off of them. When the sun is high and bright you can see clearly through the water to the floor bed. I recently purchased a SUP so I am going to start to take it out more often. This location have plenty of fire grills, benches, there's a kayak rental, and best of all a few gazebos to help give you some shade. Plenty of parking as well. I'm definitely coming back soon (:

Paddle boarding has quickly become one of my favorite outdoor activities, and for good reason! It's way to connect with nature while getting a great workout.Being out on the water is incredibly calming. I love the feeling of serenity as I paddle along, surrounded by nature. Whether it's the sound of water lapping against the board or the sight of wildlife, it's a perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.

What a lovely place! Make sure you come early in the morning, and you can have the place all to yourself. I encountered lots of wildlife during my time in the water.

Trail tour to the eagles nest was amazing! biggest shout out to Nicole & Horacio Porath, our tour guides among many others that are kind helpful, Protective, and informative. Also Didn't miss a beat on protecting us from possible posion Oak.

Great rec area on the north end of Lake Natoma. It is much smaller than the Southern dam end of the lake. Nice parking areas, good amount of picnic tables, and clean restrooms. There are paddle board and kayak rentals here too. We brought our lunch and rented a couple kayaks for the morning.This part of the lake is calm and easy to navigate. There were a lot of people and families out on this hot day, but not like further south.

I was born at Mather Air Force Base and my son Ali graduated from Cordova high school. As a teenager, we often celebrated his birthdays at Negro Bar, recently renamed the Black Miners Bar. We rent kayaks and enjoy the historical significance, cool water which is only 3-5 feet defriendly sun bathers.