Apple Hill Guidebook
Wineries & Breweries
El Dorado County has are 50 wineries, most of which are located within a 20-mile radius of Camino. We also have several breweries and probably have the first farm brewery in California.
Great place to just hang out. Jack Russel has beer, hard ciders & sometimes they even have meads. On weekends they will usually have a food truck there too!
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Jack Russell Farm Brewery
2380 Larsen DrGreat place to just hang out. Jack Russel has beer, hard ciders & sometimes they even have meads. On weekends they will usually have a food truck there too!
A newer winery in the area that makes some very good wines. They have music most Saturday evenings with a nice little patio that you can relax in which enjoying a glass of their Fiasco wine! (Jon & Leann are the owners, tell them Gordon sent you!)
Via Romano Vineyards
2875 Carson CtA newer winery in the area that makes some very good wines. They have music most Saturday evenings with a nice little patio that you can relax in which enjoying a glass of their Fiasco wine! (Jon & Leann are the owners, tell them Gordon sent you!)
Starfield is one of the newest wineries in our area, and they have stepped it up a level! With lake pavilion and an amphitheater, we expect great things to happen here!
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Starfield Vineyards
2750 Jacquier RdStarfield is one of the newest wineries in our area, and they have stepped it up a level! With lake pavilion and an amphitheater, we expect great things to happen here!
This place has some fantastic sunset views, and their beer is good too! Stop by on the weekend and they will usually have a band playing sometime in the afternoon.
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Hwy 50 Brewery
3544 Carson RdThis place has some fantastic sunset views, and their beer is good too! Stop by on the weekend and they will usually have a band playing sometime in the afternoon.
Looking for a winery that is off the beaten path? If so, this is it! Ann & Paul have created a beautiful venue with a small tasting room and a large view! Spend some time just relaxing and you won't be disappointed!
Wofford Acres Vineyards
1900 Hidden Valley LnLooking for a winery that is off the beaten path? If so, this is it! Ann & Paul have created a beautiful venue with a small tasting room and a large view! Spend some time just relaxing and you won't be disappointed!
Boeger Winery is one of the oldest wineries in El Dorado county. Greg and his family have done an excellent job at creating some amazing wines and a beautiful tasting room to showcase what they have created.
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Boeger Winery
1709 Carson RdBoeger Winery is one of the oldest wineries in El Dorado county. Greg and his family have done an excellent job at creating some amazing wines and a beautiful tasting room to showcase what they have created.
Sightseeing
Looking for a nearby trail to hike? This is about 15-20 minutes away and meanders through the El Dorado National Forest just above Sly Park reservoir.
Fleming Meadow Trail
Looking for a nearby trail to hike? This is about 15-20 minutes away and meanders through the El Dorado National Forest just above Sly Park reservoir.
Visit all the local farms in the fall to get the full experience of Apple Hill. We have everything from apple donuts (Rainbow Orchards is the best) to apple pies and every conceivable apple delight in between! High Hill is the biggest (and can be crowded) but be sure to visit some of the more secluded farms for a more relaxed experience.
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Apple Hill Growers Association Inc
681 Larsen DrVisit all the local farms in the fall to get the full experience of Apple Hill. We have everything from apple donuts (Rainbow Orchards is the best) to apple pies and every conceivable apple delight in between! High Hill is the biggest (and can be crowded) but be sure to visit some of the more secluded farms for a more relaxed experience.
Take a tour of an old gold mine located right in Placerville!
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Hangtown's Gold Bug Park
2635 Gold Bug LnTake a tour of an old gold mine located right in Placerville!
Slab Creek Reservoir is off the beaten path and can be an adventure to get to. It is a narrow lake in a very steep canyon and is deep and cold. It is a great lake to kayak or canoe on since there usually are no motorboats on the lake. The dam is located about 3.5 miles away and requires traveling on a dirt road for at least 1.5 miles. (Please note, the roadway to this lake may not always be open.) If you want to continue to the lake shore (from the dam parking area), follow the single lane road that goes up the hill to the right of this parking area. Please NOTE: this is a one-lane road and if you encounter someone coming in the opposite direction, someone will need to back up to get to a safe place where you can pass each other. This road is NOT for the faint of heart!)
Slab Creek Reservoir
Slab Creek Reservoir is off the beaten path and can be an adventure to get to. It is a narrow lake in a very steep canyon and is deep and cold. It is a great lake to kayak or canoe on since there usually are no motorboats on the lake. The dam is located about 3.5 miles away and requires traveling on a dirt road for at least 1.5 miles. (Please note, the roadway to this lake may not always be open.) If you want to continue to the lake shore (from the dam parking area), follow the single lane road that goes up the hill to the right of this parking area. Please NOTE: this is a one-lane road and if you encounter someone coming in the opposite direction, someone will need to back up to get to a safe place where you can pass each other. This road is NOT for the faint of heart!)
Historic Downtown Placerville or Old Hangtown has many shops, eateries, and historic places to see. There are some great restaurants including Independent, Bricks, Amore Mio Italian Bistro, Bene's!, Cascada, HeyDay, and Farm Table. There is a museum, the oldest hardware store west of the Mississippi, and the Hangman's Icecream Bar. Visit the Liar's Bench if you're looking to explore a local dive bar.
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Placerville
Historic Downtown Placerville or Old Hangtown has many shops, eateries, and historic places to see. There are some great restaurants including Independent, Bricks, Amore Mio Italian Bistro, Bene's!, Cascada, HeyDay, and Farm Table. There is a museum, the oldest hardware store west of the Mississippi, and the Hangman's Icecream Bar. Visit the Liar's Bench if you're looking to explore a local dive bar.
Want to see where gold was first discovered in California in 1848? Then take a drive out to Coloma. Visit the state park, explore the museum, see the historic buildings and check out the river.
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Coloma
Want to see where gold was first discovered in California in 1848? Then take a drive out to Coloma. Visit the state park, explore the museum, see the historic buildings and check out the river.
Neighborhoods
Camino was originally a "mill town" that surrounded the Michigan California Lumber mill that closed in 2009. There are still many small "mill houses" near the center of town. However, there is not much to do in the town, proper. There is one (good) restaurant (The Forester), a small hotel, a post office, an auto repair shop and that's about it. However, Camino is the origin of Apple Hill which means there are 50 apple farms and Christmas tree farms in the area, along with at least 25 wineries spread out in the foothills surrounding Camino.
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Camino
Camino was originally a "mill town" that surrounded the Michigan California Lumber mill that closed in 2009. There are still many small "mill houses" near the center of town. However, there is not much to do in the town, proper. There is one (good) restaurant (The Forester), a small hotel, a post office, an auto repair shop and that's about it. However, Camino is the origin of Apple Hill which means there are 50 apple farms and Christmas tree farms in the area, along with at least 25 wineries spread out in the foothills surrounding Camino.
Food scene
Blondie's Coffee House
4077 Carson RdA great place just up the road for your morning coffee and eats.
The Forester makes some great German dishes (Jagerschnitzel is my favorite!) and has other good pub food. They have a small back patio that is nice to sit ion when the weather is nice. They have beer & wine, but no cocktails. This is a favorite place among locals.
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The Forester Pub & Grill
4110 Carson RdThe Forester makes some great German dishes (Jagerschnitzel is my favorite!) and has other good pub food. They have a small back patio that is nice to sit ion when the weather is nice. They have beer & wine, but no cocktails. This is a favorite place among locals.
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