THINGS TO DO

Person kayaking on calm water under a blue sky with clouds, trees in the distance.

Sly Park Recreation Area

& Jenkinson Lake
Just minutes away, this is your hub for mountain recreation. Enjoy hiking the 8.5-mile loop trail, fishing, swimming, kayaking, or paddleboarding on the pristine Jenkinson Lake.

Dirt path winds through lush green forest, trees lining the sides.

Crystal Basin Recreation Area
Escape into the High Sierra with a short drive up Ice House Road.Find endless hiking trails, remote camping, and beautiful alpine reservoirs like Ice House and Union Valley for boating and fishing.

Waterfall cascading through rocky terrain. Water flows over gray and white stones.

Hiking & Waterfalls
Explore the surrounding Eldorado National Forest. Chase seasonal cascades at Bassi Falls or the easily accessible Bridal Veil Falls right off Highway 50

Two people walking hand-in-hand through an apple orchard, pointing. Trees laden with apples line the path.

Apple Hill
A local favorite! Explore dozens of nearby farms, orchards, and wineries. Enjoy farm-fresh baked goods, apple picking, wine tasting, pumpkin patches in the fall, and Christmas tree cutting in the winter.

Inside of a dark mine tunnel with train tracks. Dim lights illuminate the rocky walls and floor.

Gold Rush History (Placerville):
Take a short drive down the hill to Historic Downtown Placerville (Old Hangtown).Stroll the charming main street, visit the unique shops, and tour a real mine at Gold Bug Park & Mine.

Vineyard with ripe blue grapes hanging; rows of vines in the background under sunlight.

El Dorado Wine Region:
Discover award-winning wines in the foothills. Many fantastic, family-run wineries and tasting rooms are just a quick drive away in the surrounding Camino and Placerville areas.

Calm lake at dusk with silhouetted mountains, rocks, and colorful sky.

South Lake Tahoe

A scenic 45-minute to one-hour drive on Highway 50 brings you to the world-famous shores of Lake Tahoe for stunning views, beaches, and all-season resorts.

Young skier in red helmet carves down snowy slope.

Skiing & Snow Play
Hit the slopes! Sierra-at-Tahoe is the closest major ski resort, perfect for a day on the mountain during the winter season (approx. 45-minute drive).

Rafting on a turbulent river; blue raft with people in orange helmets paddling through white water.

Whitewater Rafting on the American River:
Exhilarating Class II-III rapids perfect for families and first-time rafters. Various outfitters nearby in the Coloma/Lotus area offer half-day and full-day trips.

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