Camino, California
Camino is a community of 2,079 people in El Dorado County, California.
Why visit Camino
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Eddy Tree Breeding Station and Apple Mountain Golf Resort.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; December lows average 34°F.
Weather in Camino
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Camino
Camino (Spanish for "Path") is a census-designated place in El Dorado County, California, United States, and, per the 2020 census, has a population of 1,871. According to the USGS, it lies at a mean elevation of 3133 feet (955 m.), but the elevation actually ranges between 3,000 and 3,500 feet. Being well over half a mile above sea level, it snows several times per year in the community. Nearby cities and towns include Pollock Pines, Placerville, Diamond Springs, El Dorado, Grizzly Flats, Somerset, Coloma, Garden Valley, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, and Lotus.
From the Wikipedia article Camino, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
Eddy Tree Breeding Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic nursery in Placerville, California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes16
Crystal Basin Cellars
Brewery and winery · 1.0 mi
3550 Carson Road, Camino
1850 Wine Cellars Tasting Room
Brewery and winery · 1.3 mi
3405 Carson Court, Placerville
Chateau Davell Winery
Brewery and winery · 1.7 mi
3020 Vista Tierra Drive, Camino
4 more on the map.
Where to stay1
North Canyon Inn Bed & Breakfast
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
3901 North Canyon Road, Camino
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Louisiana Schnell Elementary
School · 5.2 mi
2871 Schnell School Rd., Placerville
Map of Camino
34 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 34°F | 8.0 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 37°F | 7.9 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 7.5 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 76°F | 48°F | 2.5 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 55°F | 0.6 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 61°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 56°F | 0.4 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 48°F | 2.3 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 4.6 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 8.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Placerville (8 mi away), rain and snow from Camino 2.0 Wsw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
El Dorado County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-09: Mosquito Fire (Fire)
- 2021-09-12: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Placerville Airport (PVF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Placerville 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Diamond Springs 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Cameron Park 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Auburn Lake Trails 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- El Dorado Hills 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Auburn 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Folsom 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- North Auburn 25 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Granite Bay 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Orangevale 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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