Rancho Seco Recreational Park

Rancho Seco Lake
Image of Rancho Seco Lake
Westward view across lake
Rancho Seco Lake is located in California
Rancho Seco Lake
Rancho Seco Lake
Map of Rancho Seco Lake
Satellite map
LocationSacramento County, California
Coordinates38°20′17″N 121°05′42″W / 38.33802°N 121.09493°W / 38.33802; -121.09493
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsFolsom South Canal
Managing agencySMUD
Built1970s
Surface area160 acres (0.25 sq mi; 0.65 km2)
Surface elevation75 m (246 ft)
ReferencesSMUD

Rancho Seco Recreational Park is a recreational area located in the California Central Valley near the Rancho Seco Nuclear Generating Station in Herald, California. It is open to the public for camping, fishing, hiking and water activities. Boats are restricted to outboard electric motors which improves the lake's use as a swimming hole. The lake is fed by the Folsom South Canal.