Lake Natoma

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Lake Natoma
Location California
Coordinates 38°43′34.47″N, 121°09′07.06″WCoordinates: 38°43′34.47″N, 121°09′07.06″W
Basin countries United States

Lake Natoma is an intermediate lake in between Nimbus Dam and Folsom Dam. It is a recreational lake for rowing, kayaking, and swimming. Powerboats are not permitted. Lake Natoma is also home to the Sacramento State Aquatic Center, and regularly hosts West Coast College Rowing Championships.

Lake Natoma is currently over the historic Negro Bar area in Folsom, originally an African-American gold mining camp.