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Placerville, CA
Full City Profile · California · El Dorado County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,730
Population
1,837/sq mi density
$70,602
Median Income
$37,929 per capita
$450,600
Home Value
$520,433 Zillow
$1,229
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
351
Violent Crime/100K
2,526 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$70,602 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$450,600 home value, $1,229/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
351 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in Placerville (34)
BIG SILVER GROUP
STANDARD
1 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $145/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Big Silver Group Campground offers tent and RV camping for up to 50 guests. The campground is located 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 1...
LOON LAKE CHALET
STANDARD
1 sites 5.0/5 (2 reviews) $0/night Reservable
WINTER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING
Loon Lake Chalet is situated next to Loon Lake in a granite bowl, and offers year-round, drive-to access for excellent backcountry skiing and hiking. ...
SILVER CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
1 sites 5.0/5 (1 reviews) $125/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Water Sports, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking, Birding
Silver Creek, located in the Crystal Basin area, offers a fun atmosphere with beautiful scenery for group gatherings. The Ice House Reservoir is less ...
GERLE CREEK
STANDARD
50 sites 4.8/5 (174 reviews) $36–$72/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING
Gerle Creek Campground is nestled on the banks of the Gerle Creek Fork among a lush forest of hardwoods. The area provides lots of opportunity for fis...
RED FIR
STANDARD
1 sites 4.7/5 (3 reviews) $125/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING
Situated on the north side of the Loon Lake Reservoir, Red Fir Group Campground offers a primitive group camping experience in the lush Eldorado Natio...
West Point Campground
STANDARD
21 sites 4.6/5 (20 reviews) $36–$145/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Camping, Boating, Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boating, Picnicking, Day Use Area, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities
West Point Campground is located on the northwest shore of Union Valley reservoir off of North Union Valley Road. There are 22 sites ranging from sinl...
ICE HOUSE
STANDARD
79 sites 4.5/5 (166 reviews) $36–$108/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Hiking, Camping, Boating, Biking, Water Activities
Ice House Campground is surrounded by a mixed conifer forest on the shores of Ice House Reservoir. Just 12 miles from Riverton, CA, the campground off...
LEWIS
STANDARD
38 sites 4.5/5 (51 reviews) $20/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Canoeing, Biking, Scenic Drive, Boating, Kayaking, Non-Motorized Boating
Lewis Campground is located on French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles east Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishin...
ROBBS HUT
STANDARD
1 sites 4.4/5 (32 reviews) $65/night Reservable
HIKING, CAMPING, BIKING
Robbs Hut offers a peaceful, rustic getaway with phenomenal views of the Sierra Nevada. The cozy, yet minimalistic cabin is open year-round and can be...
YELLOWJACKET
STANDARD
36 sites 4.4/5 (62 reviews) $36–$72/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Water Sports, Hunting, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking, Birding, Water Skiing
Yellowjacket Campground provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun on Union Valley Reservoir. The water plays host to an array of activities lik...
BLACK OAK
STANDARD
4 sites 4.3/5 (11 reviews) $105–$145/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming Site, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking
Black Oak Campground is group camping destination near Stumpy Meadows Lake on the Eldorado National Forest. The forest boasts over 400 miles of hiking...
COYOTE GROUP
STANDARD
4 sites 4.3/5 (8 reviews) $82–$143/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Coyote Group Campground is located on the northeast end of French Meadows Reservoir, near the Middle Fork of American River. The facility is located i...
Northshore Campground - Loon Lake (CA)
STANDARD
24 sites 4.3/5 (53 reviews) $36–$72/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Off Highway Vehicle Trails, Picnicking
23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 31 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3), take the Loon Lake fork.
For facility specific info...
PONDEROSA COVE CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
1 sites 4.3/5 (3 reviews) $175/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
CAMPING
Ponderosa Cove greets group campers with shaded campsites close to scenic Stumpy Meadows Reservoir. The campground provides a pleasant destination for...
WOLF CREEK CALIFORNIA
STANDARD
44 sites 4.3/5 (60 reviews) $36–$170/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Water Sports, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking, Birding, Water Skiing
Wolf Creek Campground is a modern facility on the north shore of Union Valley Reservoir. The reservoir offers plenty of opportunities for water activi...
Ahart Campground
STANDARD
11 sites 4.2/5 (13 reviews) $20/night Reservable
Wilderness, Water Access, Water Activities, Scenic Drive, Photography, Picnicking, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Fishing, Canoeing, Camping
Ahart Campground is located on the tree covered banks of the North Fork of the American River near French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from the t...
FORBES CREEK
STANDARD
2 sites 4.2/5 (6 reviews) $132/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Forbes Creek Group Campground is located near the southeast shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for it...
FRENCH MEADOWS
STANDARD
61 sites 4.2/5 (124 reviews) $24/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Fifth Wheel
Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking, Swimming, Photography, Paddling, Canoeing, Auto Touring
French Meadows Campground is located along the shores French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from the town of Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the area f...
GATES GROUP
STANDARD
3 sites 4.2/5 (5 reviews) $82–$165/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, PICNICKING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Gates Group Campground is located on the North Fork American River, at the north end of the French Meadows Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. It ...
GIANT GAP
STANDARD
27 sites 4.2/5 (161 reviews) $24–$48/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
Giant Gap Campground is located on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest. It is just 15 miles from Foresthill. Visitor...
PIPI CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
49 sites 4.2/5 (147 reviews) $34–$108/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, FISHING, CAMPING
Pipi Campground (pronounced "pie pie") offers RV and tent camping along the Middle Fork of the Cosumnes River, offering great fishin...
SHIRTTAIL CREEK
STANDARD
29 sites 4.2/5 (110 reviews) $24–$72/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Mountain Biking, Water Activities, Non-Motorized Boating, Water Access
Shirttail Campground is located on the north shore of Sugar Pine Reservoir, in the Tahoe National Forest, 15 miles from Foresthill. Visitors enjoy the...
SUNSET-UNION VALLEY
STANDARD
119 sites 4.2/5 (239 reviews) $36–$145/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming Site, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking, Sailing
Sunset Campground is situated on the shores of Union Valley Reservoir, among the towering cedar and ponderosa pines of Eldorado National Forest. Aptly...
SLY GUARD CABIN
STANDARD
1 sites 4.1/5 (19 reviews) $65/night Reservable
Equipment: RV, Trailer
VISITOR CENTER, HIKING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING
The Sly Guard Cabin is less remote than other cabins on the Eldorado National forest and is a great choice for families with children. Sly Guard prov...
MIDDLE MEADOWS
STANDARD
2 sites 4.0/5 (1 reviews) $13–$50/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING
Middle Meadows Campground offers a quiet place to camp, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. The campground is isolated from other campgrounds...
STUMPY MEADOWS
STANDARD
38 sites 4.0/5 (49 reviews) $36–$72/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING
Stumpy Meadows, on the Stumpy Meadows Reservoir, provides an enjoyable setting in a heavy conifer forest with easy access to an array of water activit...
FASHODA
STANDARD
30 sites 3.9/5 (72 reviews) $36/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Wildlife Viewing, Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Water Activities
Fashoda Campground, located on a peninsula of the eastern side of Union Valley Reservoir, is an incredibly scenic place to camp. The lake area is a hu...
Dru Barner Campground
STANDARD
49 sites 3.8/5 (36 reviews) $3–$8/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Boat, Horse
Dru Barner Campground offers 48 campsites that are nestled in the forest just 6 miles from Georgetown, CA. The campground offers access to trails, cr...
LOON LAKE
STANDARD
60 sites 3.8/5 (162 reviews) $30–$160/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Horse
Hiking, Fishing, Camping
Loon Lake Campground is situated on the south shores of Loon Lake, and attracts many visitors with its variety of campsites and beautiful waterfront s...
BRIDAL VEIL GROUP AREA AND PICNIC GROUND
STANDARD
1 sites 3.7/5 (6 reviews) $105/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
SWIMMING SITE, FISHING, CAMPING
Bridal Veil Group Campsite and Picnic Area is located on the South Fork of the American River. It offers picnicking sites, a group overnight area, be...
WENCH CREEK
STANDARD
100 sites 3.4/5 (80 reviews) $36–$160/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Water Sports, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking, Birding
Wench Creek Campground is located in a beautiful ponderosa pine forest on the east shore of Union Valley Reservoir. The campground has 2 group campsit...
VAN VLECK BUNKHOUSE
STANDARD
1 sites 3.0/5 (5 reviews) $75/night Reservable
WINTER SPORTS, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING
Winter guests take on a more challenging adventure and must traverse an approx. 6-mile trek with a 1,300-foot elevation gain to reach the bunkhouse. T...
South Fork Group - Eldorado NF (CA)
STANDARD
1 sites 2.0/5 (2 reviews) $100/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING
South Fork is the largest group campground in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area, nestled in the vast expanse of the Eldorado National Forest. The remo...
CAPPS CROSSING
STANDARD
9 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Hiking, Camping, Climbing, Rock Climbing
Capps Crossing is located on the North Fork of the Cosumnes River. The campground is located in a forested area and is well shaded during the day. H...