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This place is such a jewel in our community. It is hands down our favorite place to Paddle board. We have our own boards and it is so easy to launch at the boat dock or near the rental and lifeguard station. We purchased the Poppy Pasa and we definitely take advantage and go as often as possible as a couple or with friends. There is always a friendly vibe. You will see families, singles, couples, young people and older people. We love seeing all of the dogs on boards. It's nicely maintained with clean bathrooms. I never regret going. You will see all kinds of wildlife: bald eagles, swans, fish, ducks geese and I know others have seen turtles and river otters. Such a special place!
Came here to paddleboard on a weekday afternoon. There were a lot of others paddlers here. Parking was $10. Plenty of spots at the parking lot. We drove our car down to the launch area and inflated our boards up before moving our cars back up to the lot. There's a restroom and lots of life jackets anyone can borrow. Theres a paddle launch ramp/dock which makes it convenient to get on the water. Overall, this is a decent spot to paddleboard! I personally wouldn't swim in it though.
I've visited Black Miners Bar every Juneteenth weekend for the past two years and have loved the rental board/kayak experience, the accessible (and decently priced) parking, and the scenery. It's super easy to rent paddle boards, kayaks, or canoes through their website and there is plenty of space once you're out on the water. I always note that their tables and benches fill up quickly and that on the shore it is very crowded and busy. I have no complaints otherwise. There are lots of geese and ducks out on the water, but as long as you don't feed them or mess with them, they leave people alone. I was inspired to purchase my own paddle board and start coming to the lake more often! I recommend everyone come visit Black Miners Bar.
Shout out to Matthew! Boo to the blond guy (sorry I didn't get a name due to his horrible service and lack of even caring ) If you're ever having trouble with your paddle board, Matthew took the time, effort and he knows his way around a paddleboard! All it took was a little inquiry and Matthew fixed my leaky paddleboard. Silly me, I forgot to push in the stopper! Lol Thank you Matthew!
This is my first time here. Usually I would go to nimbus flat or folsom lake to paddle board. But this spot was recommended by my sister. I like that it has a boat launch areas but also beach front area for paddling or kayaking. I especially like that they Jane paddle board rentals and life jackets nearby. The beach are is shallow in which kids can play without parents worrying, however there is a life guard. Its a pretty big park, as there are bbq areas to picnic. Would definitely come back here to picnic or just paddle board.
We spend a lot of time here paddle boarding and walking the trail. Great way to spend your day outside. Bathrooms are usually clean enough and I hardly ever see trash lying around. A lot of ducks and wild life in general.
We frequently walk here. Also, a great place to enjoy a sunset You can easily access it from Folsom or park in the lot ($10 fee) It can get crowded but not always!
Black miners bar is a great experience I went a little further than I did previously on my walk. I didn't notice much of a hike in the area but you can definitely walk for miles on end. If anybody knows where I can actually find some elevation let me know. I got a free state park pass from the library, typically you pay the state park fee to enter this park. It's basically located Folsom Citrus Heights border. They also have a lake where you can get in paddle board fish, there is a horse stable not too far away I've seen horses come through there. Also the big talk when I was walking was the fact that they had an Eagles Nest somewhere close by, and you could see the eagle it's if you accessed it from a specific trail. I saw the nest but I didn't see any Eagles. This is a great Park to venture, I highly suggest researching the history of the park. It was great history of a black miners.
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 this place. We come here several times a month. Beautiful beach, and AMAZING kayaking. Definitely recommend coming here
Parking is $10. Great place to paddle board and watch the sunset. The paddle board community is very respectful and friendly.
Friendly staff and clean bathrooms. Lifeguard on duties was comforting. Kayaks, canoe and paddle board for rent was a plus. We felt safe bringing kids under 10 during our mini getaway from the summer heat. This place will be our favorite annual spot for summer from now on.
5 months ago
Hours: 6 AM-9 PM daily Entrance/Parking Fee: $10 Kayak/Paddle Board Rental Hours: 9 AM-6 PM weekends https://www.lakenatomapaddlerentals.com/ Solos: 1st hr $20, each hr after $15 Tandem (2 people): 1st hr $30, each hr after $20 I had a very hard time finding info about this lovely spot, so there you go. Hope it helps! Entrance is accessible from Greenback Ln with $10 fee required per vehicle. 2 Parking lots available - 1 closer to boat launch area and another further lot that's more convenient for picnic areas and tables. Plenty of tables and area for lots of families to enjoy some water festivities! Have a big party or just want to lock down a few tables? Highly advise to come early. If you just need some space to place your mats down, it should be just fine. Incredible trails alongside the water for walking, jogging, and bike riding. Dogs are welcome but just make sure you pick up after them (I noticed a good number of dog poop near the water edge). Want to take a dip? Feel free! Quite cold but more than welcome to. Biggest reason why we came here? To see how the Kayak Rental system worked. Scan the QR code or visit the site to book your rentals and sign waivers. I was told they rented daily by a worker (young ones) but their online reservations just show weekends and random Wednesdays.. so good luck. Honestly Rental prices are higher than another spot we've been to, but this spot was much closer to home and easier to access. Price for convenience! We didn't go kayaking on this particular day but definitely plan to return with our own paddle board/Kayaks since it just makes sense to invest and go whenever we want versus rent a few kayaks with high rental feels. Who wants to return within 1 hr?! No way, you gotta stay out in the midst of nature for at LEAST a few hours! Pathway Tip: Walking or jogging? Stay on your left. Biking? Stay on your right. Standard Placer County rules. Great spot for families whether you want to picnic, swim, paddleboard, kayak, go for a nice walk, jog, or bike along gorgeous river waters scenery. Have fun!! read more
Went out to Black Miners Ravine to get on the paddleboard and just decompress a little. This time of year out there is hard to beat... good vibes, calm water, and a chance to shut the brain off for a bit. Nothing super exciting in this review, just one of those peaceful days you appreciate more as you get older lol. Now fair warning... that water is COLD cold when you first step in but once you're out there it's worth it. Even the ducks were just cruising around being friendly and minding their business. Sometimes you don't need much, just a board, some fresh air, and a little quiet. read more
This place is such a jewel in our community. It is hands down our favorite place to Paddle board. We have our own boards and it is so easy to launch at the boat dock or near the rental and lifeguard station. We purchased the Poppy Pasa and we definitely take advantage and go as often as possible as a couple or with friends. There is always a friendly vibe. You will see families, singles, couples, young people and older people. We love seeing all of the dogs on boards. It's nicely maintained with clean bathrooms. I never regret going. You will see all kinds of wildlife: bald eagles, swans, fish, ducks geese and I know others have seen turtles and river otters. Such a special place! read more
Came here to paddleboard on a weekday afternoon. There were a lot of others paddlers here. Parking was $10. Plenty of spots at the parking lot. We drove our car down to the launch area and inflated our boards up before moving our cars back up to the lot. There's a restroom and lots of life jackets anyone can borrow. Theres a paddle launch ramp/dock which makes it convenient to get on the water. Overall, this is a decent spot to paddleboard! I personally wouldn't swim in it though. read more
I've visited Black Miners Bar every Juneteenth weekend for the past two years and have loved the rental board/kayak experience, the accessible (and decently priced) parking, and the scenery. It's super easy to rent paddle boards, kayaks, or canoes through their website and there is plenty of space once you're out on the water. I always note that their tables and benches fill up quickly and that on the shore it is very crowded and busy. I have no complaints otherwise. There are lots of geese and ducks out on the water, but as long as you don't feed them or mess with them, they leave people alone. I was inspired to purchase my own paddle board and start coming to the lake more often! I recommend everyone come visit Black Miners Bar. read more
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Shout out to Matthew! Boo to the blond guy (sorry I didn't get a name due to his horrible service and lack of even caring ) If you're ever having trouble with your paddle board, Matthew took the time, effort and he knows his way around a paddleboard! All it took was a little inquiry and Matthew fixed my leaky paddleboard. Silly me, I forgot to push in the stopper! Lol Thank you Matthew! read more
This is my first time here. Usually I would go to nimbus flat or folsom lake to paddle board. But this spot was recommended by my sister. I like that it has a boat launch areas but also beach front area for paddling or kayaking. I especially like that they Jane paddle board rentals and life jackets nearby. The beach are is shallow in which kids can play without parents worrying, however there is a life guard. Its a pretty big park, as there are bbq areas to picnic. Would definitely come back here to picnic or just paddle board. read more
7 months ago
We spend a lot of time here paddle boarding and walking the trail. Great way to spend your day outside. Bathrooms are usually clean enough and I hardly ever see trash lying around. A lot of ducks and wild life in general. read more
2 months ago
Black miners bar is a great experience I went a little further than I did previously on my walk. I didn't notice much of a hike in the area but you can definitely walk for miles on end. If anybody knows where I can actually find some elevation let me know. I got a free state park pass from the library, typically you pay the state park fee to enter this park. It's basically located Folsom Citrus Heights border. They also have a lake where you can get in paddle board fish, there is a horse stable not too far away I've seen horses come through there. Also the big talk when I was walking was the fact that they had an Eagles Nest somewhere close by, and you could see the eagle it's if you accessed it from a specific trail. I saw the nest but I didn't see any Eagles. This is a great Park to venture, I highly suggest researching the history of the park. It was great history of a black miners. read more
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. read more
1 year ago
We absolutely love this place. We come here several times a month. Beautiful beach, and AMAZING kayaking. Definitely recommend coming here read more
1 year ago
Parking is $10. Great place to paddle board and watch the sunset. The paddle board community is very respectful and friendly. read more
1 year ago
Friendly staff and clean bathrooms. Lifeguard on duties was comforting. Kayaks, canoe and paddle board for rent was a plus. We felt safe bringing kids under 10 during our mini getaway from the summer heat. This place will be our favorite annual spot for summer from now on. read more
3 years ago
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 (: read more
5 months ago
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Went yesterday lovely !! A bit crowded but it is a holiday weekend Relaxing and the folks are friendly read more
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11 months ago
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. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
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. read more
2 years ago
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. read more
Had a fun time kayaking with the hubby in our inflatable kayak. Saw lots of families out there. There were teens jumping off rocks, SUPs with dogs & children, other kayaks with dogs & children. Saw a few fish and lots of geese and ducks in the water, and a few hawks in the air. Beautiful scenery. There's free "rental" of life jackets for kids if you forgot to bring them. Long bike path as well that'd be good for people w strollers. Hiking paths available as well but we only went briefly on the bike path before turning back due to lack of shade. I think there were shadier paths but we didn't explore. In a separate area, there was a nice shady picnic area we didn't explore. I think it had bbq grills? read more
1 year ago
6 years ago
On Wednesday we tagged along with my friend Chantelle M and her kids I nanny. The boating dock was the only area open since the beach area was under construction. If you visit I would suggest bringing some water shoes since it's a rocky area and you want to protect your feet. Wish we invested in some! I would recommend visiting this place and we're looking forward to visiting the beach area again once it's open! Located in the Folsom Lake area, this is the spot where African American miners became the first to inspect the gravel bar in 1850. And was one of the largest gold camps by the American River. Happy Friday! read more
2 years ago
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. read more
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American River Bike Trl
Orangevale, CA 95662
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Are dogs allowed on the rental kayaks?
Yes but a waiver that you are responsible for your dog .
What annual parking pass exists for this area?? And where do you purchase it?
Yes, but I think it is the regional one not the county pass. From my understanding you can purchase it at REI
Does anyone know what time the rentals open? During the week?
9 AM weekends, weekdays only on select days. Best to check their site to reserve before going: https://www.lakenatomapaddlerentals.com/
What time to the rentals open?
9 AM weekends. Reserve before you go https://www.lakenatomapaddlerentals.com/
Do you have to reserve the picnic benches there or is it first come first serve?
First come first serve. Park opens 6 AM daily. Good luck!
Is parking close to a beach access?
Yeah, there is an area that is for parking just near the beachy area. There are some stairs but there are handrails to assist.
Does anyone know if this place will be open on July 4th?
Always have been in the past but call and ask! The people who run it now are Much more fun and involved -- the last people before it closed for a year were no fun, too many…
How much do they charge to rent a kayak? And do they have a contact number?
https://www.lakenatomapaddlerentals.com/ Solo kayak: $20 first hr, $15 each additional hr…
Restrooms? Are there some for sure? And where?
Yes there are public restrooms. They are located beyond the parking area near the beach.
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