Get Outside in California’s Gold Country
What isn’t there to do outside in El Dorado County? Hiking, biking, golf, rock climbing, water sports, skiing, snowboarding, camping. When it comes to outdoor adventure, El Dorado County has
Enriching family adventures in California’s Gold Country
Looking for an enriching family adventure? El Dorado County is the place to go. Whitewater rafting on the South Fork of the American River — where James Marshall’s gold discovery
2022 El Dorado County Fact Sheet
Location El Dorado County is centrally located between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. El Dorado can be reached via two major highways: Highway 50 and
Getting Around El Dorado County
Whether you’re weekend wine tasting, attending a wedding or group event, or just want to avoid being behind the wheel while exploring El Dorado County, you’ll find plenty of transportation
Cruising In Style: Mountain Biking Tips to Know Before You Hit the Trail
Are you planning to spend some time off the beaten track, away from the clamor of city life? Mountain biking at Lake Tahoe is an excellent opportunity to get your adrenaline rushing while experiencing the beauty of nature.
Fall in Love All Over Again in the Foothills: Exploring Apple Hill™ With Your Partner
Breathtaking panoramic views, rows upon rows of red and green apples, and the colors of fall leaves—what more could you ask for in an afternoon of apple picking? In the foothills of California’s gold country, you’ll find Apple Hill—a little slice of heaven nestled between Lake Tahoe and Sacramento.
Meyers Mountain Market
June 8 to OctoberTahoe Paradise Park1011 E San Bernardino AveWednesdays 3–7:30 pm The primary goal of our market is to promote a sense of community and a healthy way of
Farmers Markets
El Dorado County Farmers’ Markets Placerville Main Street Farmers’ Market June through October401 Main Street, Placerville(Around the Bell Tower on Historic Main Street)Wednesdays 4 pm–dusk (7:30ish) (All farmers happily accept
Traveling in areas of wildfire
Mosquito Fire Information Information Line: 211 Media Line: (530) 217 – 3263 Incident email: MosquitoFire2022@gmail.com El Dorado County Incident Page Incident Website: www.fire.ca.gov Placer County Sheriff’s Office Facebook El Dorado
Getting Here & Around
El Dorado County is centrally located between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. El Dorado can be reached via two major highways. Highway 50 was the
Rock Climbing
Bouldering In addition to roped climbing, there are many great bouldering areas within El Dorado County. Some notable areas include Sugarloaf, Phantom Spires, Wrights Lake, Loon Lake, Lovers Leap, Pie
Mountain Biking
Singletrack Fun in #ElDoradoCounty South Lake Tahoe Emerging as one of the nation’s premier mountain biking destinations, South Lake Tahoe is home to numerous mountain bike trails, from flat scenic