Quail Lake is a sprawling upscale rural area nestled along the North Fork of the American River and the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area. It sits just northwest of Horseshoe Bar Road and Auburn Folsom Road, creating convenient access to nearby shops and dining amenities.

Pockets of palatial homes and estates can be found throughout Quail Lake, many with acreage or sizeable lots. The area also includes Clos du Lac, a gated community in a small wooded valley modeled after a French countryside.

Small residential streets and scenic country roads wind through the community, which is home to a number of equestrian centers, vineyards, and farms.