Discover ancient footprints, swim in lakes, and sleep under the stars when camping near Folsom.
Folsom doesn’t provide any campgrounds in town, but a private, primitive campsite on a working ranch in Raton or accommodations in Sugarite Canyon State Park are both nearby. Find a motorhome or tent site at the state park with amenities like full hookups, a dump station, and modern restrooms with showers. Then, view historical coal mining structures that showcase the past near the entrance of the park, or head to Lake Alice to paddleboard and reel in rainbow trout. The Raton Pass Trail is a prime pick for hikers craving canyon views and wildlife sightings of deer, black bears, and bird species. Clayton Lake State Park, an hour southeast, serves up more outdoor adventure and campgrounds. Amenities here include water and electrical hookups, flush toilets, showers, and boat ramps. View constellations at the Lake Observatory, search for fossilized footprints on the Dinosaur Trackway, and hike through the desert landscape on the Juniper Ridge Trail while visiting.