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ATVs, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, & Watercraft

Hangtown Harley Davidson

Hangtown Harley-Davidson
Come visit Hangtown Harley-Davidson. A full service dealership located off Hwy 49 in downtown Placerville. Parts, Sales, Service, Accessories, Motorclothes and Collectibles. Everything for you and your Harley.
530-344-0401
629 Main St., Placerville, CA
www.hangtownharley.com

Hangtown Harley Davidson



Bicycles


Golden Spoke Bike Shop
Jason's Bike Shop

 


Golf
Courses


Click here for Golf Courses.



Ski Resorts
Alpine and Nordic


Alpine Meadows
Boreal
Dodge Ridge Hwy 108 at Pinecrest, CA, 209.965.3474
Diamond Peak
Eagle Mountain Cross Country Ski Area
Heavenly
Homewood Ski Area
Kirkwood
Mt. Rose
Northstar-at-Tahoe
Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Area
Sierra-At-Tahoe
Soda Springs
Squaw Valley USA
Sugar Bowl
Tahoe Donner


Theaters
(Live)


Olde Coloma Theatre
Theatre El Dorado

Theaters
(Movie)

Signature Theatres LLC


Whitewater
Rafting

Rafting down a river can be an exhilarating adventure. Whitewater rafting can also be very challenging. Please contact a professional rafting company before setting out on any river without a guide.


White Water


Adventure Connection
It's A Journey For The Mind
For the best white water river rafting in California, plan a custom whitewater vacation to the South Fork, Middle Fork or North Fork of the American River. Adventure Connection offers one to three-day raft trips, family vacation packages, corporate team building, comfortable wilderness camping, wine tasting, river rafting guide school, and women's trips
800-556-6060
P.O. Box 475 Coloma, CA 95613
www.raftcalifornia.com

Adventure



Whitewater

O.A.R.S.
O.A.R.S. has been providing California whitewater rafting and adventure travel vacations for nearly 40 years. We provide rafting trips on nine Northern California rivers, including the popular South Fork American and Middle Fork American rivers, as well as on rivers throughout the western U.S., Alaska, Canada, Latin America and Fiji. Find out for yourself why National Geographic Traveler Magazine named O.A.R.S. as one of the top adventure travel outfitters in the world.
209-736-2407
800-346-6277

PO Box 67
Angels Camp, CA 95222

www.oars.com
blog.oars.com

Rafting


Whitewater

Mariah Wilderness Expeditions
Since 1982, Mariah has offered exciting, and safe, rafting on the South, Middle, and North Fork of the American River. We specialize in family adventures, corporate team-building, youth groups, deluxe camping, experienced guides, and a passion to share the river.
530-626-6049
800-462-7424

7170 Highway 49
P.O. Box 1160
Lotus, CA 95651
www.mariahrafting.com
rafting@mariahwe.com

Rafting


Whitewater

Tributary Whitewater Tours
Guiding California whitewater rafting trips since 1978. For all levels, from family vacation trips suitable for kids from 4 years, to wilderness whitewater rafting adventures for the expert. Rivers include the American, Yuba, Carson, Truckee and many more. 1/2 day to 4+ days. Great discounts for youths (10%-50%), seniors, groups, off season,
and mention Historichwy49.com for additional savings.
(530) 346-6812
Toll Free for clients
(800) 672-3846
6400 Hwy 49, Lotus, CA
rafting@whitewatertours.com
www.whitewatertours.com

river trips

 
Recreational Areas and Information

PLEASE HELP PRESERVE EL DORADO COUNTY'S RECREATIONAL ENVIRONMENT BY RESPECTING MOTHER NATURE. DON'T LITTER, PLEASE DON'T TRESPASS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, CARRY NECESSARY PERMITS AND HAVE FUN!

Natural Recreation Areas

The El Dorado National Forest and Tahoe National Forest make up more than 50% of El Dorado County. There are a myriad of recreational opportunities surrounding the city of Placerville. Biking, Boating, Fishing, Gold Panning, Hiking, Horseback Riding, OHV, Snowmobiling, Sno-Parks, Skiing, Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Boating, Water Skiing and more.

 

Biking
Mountain and Road

Placerville

111111 New bike trail... call chamber

Close By

111111 Sly Park Shoreline Trail; 8 miles - Sly Park recreation area
111111 Finnon Lake recreational area

Boating

Close By

111111 Sly Park Shoreline Trail; 8 miles - Sly Park recreation area
111111 Finnon Lake recreational area

Campgrounds

Campgrounds offer several levels of amenities including boating, swimming, fishing, piped and stream water, camping stoves, travel trailer spaces, and sites for horse trailers. There are many additional campsites not mentioned below available throughout El Dorado County in a variety of settings and levels of access.

111111 Airport Flat
111111 Big Meadows
111111 Black Oak Group Campground
111111 Dru Barner Park
111111 Fashoda Tent
111111 Gerle Creek
111111 Hell Hole
111111 Ice House
111111 Jones Fork
111111 Loon Lake
111111 Loon Lake Group Campground #1 and #2
111111 Middle Meadows Group Campground
111111 Placerville KOA
111111 Red Fir Group Campground
111111 Sly Park Recreation Area
111111 Stumpy Meadows
111111 Upper Hell Hole
111111 Wentworth Springs

Fishing

Close By

111111 Sly Park Shoreline Trail; 8 miles - Sly Park recreation area
111111 Finnon Lake recreational area

Gold Panning
Click the Gold Facts Button for more information

Close By

Coloma

111111 James Marshall Gold Discovery State Park

Hiking

Placerville

111111 Hangtown's Gold Bug Park

Close By

111111 Sly Park Shoreline Trail; 8 miles - Sly Park recreation area
111111 Bridal Veil - Hwy 50 North of Placerville
111111 Finnon Lake recreational area

Horseback Trails

Close By

111111 Ghost Mountain Ranch - Pollock Pines

Parks and Public Lands

Close By

111111 Sly Park Shoreline Trail; 8 miles - Sly Park recreation area
111111 Finnon Lake recreational area

(NEIGHBORHOOD: Picnicking, Playgrounds, multi-use fields, swimming pools)

111111 Bennett Park - Canal Street
111111 Lumsden Park - Wiltse
111111 Lions Park - Cedar Ravine
111111 City Park - Benham
111111 Rotary Park - Clark.

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