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El Dorado County covers over 1800 square
miles. It's western border is only 30 miles East of
Sacramento and is characterized by its rolling foothills and
Folsom Lake.
Traveling eastward, the elevation increases, first gradually to
Placerville, the County Seat, at an elevation of about 1,800
feet, then more rapidly from Camino and Pollock Pines up into
the Sierra Mountains; some of the peaks of which exceed 10,000
feet in elevation. Lake Tahoe, at an elevation of 6,500 feet,
is on the eastern border that we share with the State of Nevada.
There is a wealth of history and a wide variety of recreational
choices providing something for everyone. These choices may
include gold panning at nearby Marshall Gold Discovery Site in
Coloma, whitewater rafting on the American River, Nordic and
alpine skiing in the Sierras, camping, fishing and, well, you
name it.
A Recreational Paradise:
El Dorado County is
the heart of the most diversified recreational area in
California, with approximately one million acres of national
forest land. The Desolation Wilderness area near Lake Tahoe is the most visited
wilderness area in the state.
The greater El
Dorado County area provides ten major reservoirs and has over 11,000
acres of lakes. This abundance of lakes, and over 575
miles of rivers and streams provide habitat for over twenty
known species of fish.
Union Valley Reservoir, Ice House Reservoir, and Loon Lake are
prime spots for trout fishing. The majority of Lake Tahoe is in
El Dorado County and is home to mackinaw, brown and rainbow
trout. Most of the best flyfishing streams are in the high
mountains, although some people try their luck on the South Fork
of the American River and the Cosumnes River.
The North Fork of the American River on the northern boundary of
El Dorado County offers advanced kayakers a challenge. The
South Fork of the American River offers excellent rafting from
Chili Bar down to Salmon Falls bridge near Folsom Lake, a run of
approximately 20 miles.
The most popular mountain biking trail is between Folsom Lake
and Salmon Falls bridge. There is an 8.5 mile trail in Sly park
in Pollock Pines, which runs along Jenkinson Lake. And farther
up the mountain is Huckleberry Hill. In Cool, check out the
Olmstead Loop. This trail is a 10 mile circle that offers
challenging cliffs and exhilarating downhill vistas.
Diverse Agriculture:
Visitors enjoy the
many local wineries that have become famous in El Dorado County
as well as Apple Hill for its farms, bake shops, and breweries.
A
unique and diverse agriculture thrives on the picturesque
mountainsides in El Dorado County, ranging from oranges and
apples to Christmas trees and grapes. The County's climate
allows stone fruits to thrive on frost-free mountain ridges and
coniferous trees to survive the severest winters.
Economic Strength:
High per capita
income along with low crime rates, and excellent schools have
attracted many new families and businesses to this desirable
destination. Breakdown of business types in El Dorado
County:
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Services 42%
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Retail Trade 20%
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Construction 13%
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Finance, Insurance
and Real Estate 7%
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Manufacturing 6%
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Wholesale Trade 4%
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Agriculture,
Forestry and Fishing 4%
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Transportation and
Public Utilities 3%
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Government and
Public Administration 1%
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Mining 1%
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