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Stone Lake

With acquisition of the first property in 1994, Stone Lakes National Wildlife
Refuge was officially established as the 505th unit in the National Wildlife
Refuge System. Located 10 miles from downtown Sacramento, Stone Lakes National
Wildlife Refuge is an urban refuge sandwiched between the city of Elk Grove
and agricultural lands. Conserving and enhancing Central Valley habitat and
wildlife, the refuge hosts a variety of Central Valley habitats including
grassland savannah, riparian forest, wetlands, and native freshwater lakes.
Year-round and seasonal wildlife dependent recreational activities include a
waterfowl hunting program, the wildlife observation and education site Blue
Heron Trails, docent guided walks, and a wildlife viewing paddle program. In
addition to these activities, the refuge also hosts school field trips and
habitat restoration projects.

<p><span>With acquisition of the first property in 1994, Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge was officially established as the 505th unit in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Located 10 miles from downtown Sacramento, Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is an urban refuge sandwiched between the city of Elk Grove and agricultural lands. </span>Conserving and enhancing Central Valley habitat and wildlife, the refuge hosts a variety of Central Valley habitats including grassland savannah, riparian forest, wetlands, and native freshwater lakes.  Year-round and seasonal wildlife dependent recreational activities include a <a href="https://fws.gov/node/262943" rel="nofollow">waterfowl hunting</a> program, the wildlife observation and education site <a href="https://fws.gov/refuge/stone-lakes/visit-us/trails" rel="nofollow">Blue Heron Trails</a>, docent guided walks, and a wildlife viewing paddle program. In addition to these activities, the refuge also hosts school field trips and habitat restoration projects.</p>

Bird's eye view of the park

Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

Nimbus Dam, on the American River 7 miles below Folsom Dam formed Lake Natoma
to reregulate the releases for power made through Folsom Powerplant. The
Nimbus Fish Hatchery was built on the left bank below the dam to compensate
for the spawning areas of salmon and steelhead that were inundated by
construction of Nimbus Dam. Nimbus Dam is a feature of the Central Valley
Project - American River Division - Folsom and Sly Park Units. Open year-round
for fish rearing and educational actvities. Fish spawning demonstrations
provided during the salmon and steelhead runs. Call 916-358-2884 for more
information.

<a href="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/ca10174.htm" rel="nofollow">Nimbus Dam</a>, on the American River 7 miles below <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/dams/ca10148.htm" rel="nofollow">Folsom Dam</a> formed Lake Natoma to reregulate the releases for power made through Folsom Powerplant.  The Nimbus Fish Hatchery was built on the left bank below the dam to compensate for the spawning areas of salmon and steelhead that were inundated by construction of Nimbus Dam. Nimbus Dam is a feature of the <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/dataweb/html/folsom.html" rel="nofollow">Central Valley Project - American River Division - Folsom and Sly Park Units</a>. Open year-round for fish rearing and educational actvities.  Fish spawning demonstrations provided during the salmon and steelhead runs.  Call  916-358-2884 for more information.

Nimbus Fish Hatchery

The 69 mile long Folsom South Canal originates at Nimbus Dam on the American
River in Sacramento County and extends southward, paralleling and to the east
of State Highway 99 through San Joaquin County. Canal bikeway is open year
round, and can be accessed at many locations. Call for details.

The 69 mile long Folsom South Canal originates at Nimbus Dam on the American River in Sacramento County and extends southward, paralleling and to the east of State Highway 99 through San Joaquin County.  Canal bikeway is open year round, and can be accessed at many locations. Call for details.

Ellsworth tiger lilies

Budding tiger lilies at Ellsworth Rock Gardens

Arrowhead sculpture at Ellsworth Rock Gardens.

View from the side of blooming lower flower beds

One of the many unique sculptures at Ellsworth Rock Gardens.

Small flower bed with day lilies and cosmos.

Bright annual flowers below with tiger lilies beginning to bloom above.

Ellsworth Rock Gardens

A colorful mixture of orange day lilies and bright pink cosmos

Lower flower beds topped in "frosting" rock, comprised of crushed quartz.

Three small colorful flower beds tucked into cervices of the large granite outcropping.

Flower bed of red bee balm behind the pavilion.

View of lower flower beds

View of restored flower beds in full bloom at Ellsworth Rock Gardens

Neat rows of Tiger lilies, bachelor's buttons, and balsam, with a variety of annuals in the lowest row.

Tiger lilies and bachelor's buttons beginning to bloom

Ellsworth Rock Gardens view from base of outcrop.

Teacup roses, nicotiana and cosmos along the lower flower bed.

Bright pink nicotiana

View of granite outcrop from lower lawn.

Starting the accessible switchback trail from the dock.

Newly constructed visitor dock at Ellsworth Rock Gardens.

Ellsworth's arrowhead sculpture at the top of the rock gardens.

Blooming flower beds at Ellsworth Rock Gardens

Lower flower bed of rose bushes and annuals, with balsam, bachelor's buttons and tiger lilies above.

Lower flower beds in bloom

View of lower portion of Ellsworth Rock Gardens lawn and pavilion.

Tiger lily in bloom with blue sky background.

Day lilies with balsam and cosmos in the foreground.

Historic "postcard" view of Ellsworth Rock Gardens. Dedicated park staff continually work toward restoring this unique destination site.

Historic "postcard" view of Ellsworth Rock Gardens.

Tiger lilies with rows of budding bachelor's buttons and balsam in the foreground.

Accessible trail leading past waysides to pavilion.

Top of accessible trail, leading to waysides and restrooms.

Trail leading to dock or to pavilion.

Accessible trail from dock to Ellsworth Rock Gardens.

View of blooming flower beds from below

Ellsworth in bloom

Bright lime green of the balsam contrasts perfectly with the blue bachelor's buttons and vivid orange tiger lilies.

Tiger lilies in bloom.

A bright mixture of perennials and planted annuals in a lower flower bed

Nasturtium flower bed

Light pink teacup rose bush at base of flower beds.

Tiger lilies

Light purple bee balm in the meadow at Ellsworth Rock Gardens

A view of several small restored flower beds with a variety of colorful annuals and perennials.

View from the top of granite outcrop.

Folsom S. Canal Rec. Trail

Recreation at Lake Natoma is managed by the California Department of Parks and
Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The Lake was
created by Nimbus Dam across the American River. Lake Natoma is a regulating
reservoir for releases from Folsom Lake. The Dam and Lake are features of the
Central Valley project. Usually open 7 days per week, summer hours (April
1-October 15) are 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Winter hours (October 16 - March 30)
are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Facilities include one group campground, 11 miles
of paved bicycle trails, 6 miles of multi-use trails and excellent year-round
bank or boat fishing. Two launch ramps provide continuous boat launching
access year-round, in addition to one car-top boat launch area. Lake Natoma is
an excellent facility for non-motorized boat recreation. Motorized boating is
also allowed and there is a 5 mph speed limit on the entire lake. Good fishing
for both cold and warm water species including rainbow trout, brown trout,
black bass, crappie and bluegill.

Recreation at Lake Natoma is managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation.  The Lake was created by Nimbus Dam across the American River.  Lake Natoma is a regulating reservoir for releases from Folsom Lake.  The Dam and Lake are features of the Central Valley project.  Usually open 7 days per week, summer hours (April 1-October 15) are 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Winter hours (October 16 - March 30) are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Facilities include one group campground, 11 miles of paved bicycle trails, 6 miles of multi-use trails and excellent year-round bank or boat fishing.  Two launch ramps provide continuous boat launching access year-round, in addition to one car-top boat launch area.  Lake Natoma is an excellent facility for non-motorized boat recreation.  Motorized boating is also allowed and there is a 5 mph speed limit on the entire lake.  Good fishing for both cold and warm water species including rainbow trout, brown trout, black bass, crappie and bluegill.

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