Explore Cameron Park, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Cameron Park |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 38.668793 |
| Longitude | -120.987164 |
| Population | 18,881 |
| Density | 649.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 95682, 95672 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| County Seat | Placerville |
| School District | El Dorado Union High School District |
Cameron Park defines its character through a landscape of golden grasses and sturdy oak trees that sway under the heavy, heat-thickened light of late afternoon. It lies 5.3 miles east-southeast of El Dorado Hills, CA (from El Dorado Hills, CA: bearing 103°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west of Diamond Springs. Deer Creek winds through the terrain, cutting a quiet path that draws the eye toward the distant, hazy blue silhouettes of the Sierra Nevada on the horizon. The earth here feels ancient and dry, marked by the presence of White Oak Flat where the ground levels out into a wide, sun-baked expanse. Residents often find respite at Cameron Park Lake, a steady presence that offers a cool contrast to the surrounding fields. Royal Oaks Park provides a local sanctuary where the dry scent of pine and dust hangs perpetually in the air, grounding the environment in its natural state.
Cameron Park emerged from a vision of expansive residential living, evolving from large tracts of land into a place where the pace of life mimics the slow growth of the surrounding woodland. The local economy relies on a blend of service-based enterprises and regional commerce that keeps the pulse of the neighborhood steady without the frantic pressure of urban centers. Small businesses and professional offices thrive here, supported by a workforce that values the balance between regional industry and the quietude of home. The history of the land is etched into the way the roads curve around the natural topography, favoring the existing contours rather than forcing a grid upon the earth. Agriculture and light development have shaped the region, allowing Cameron Park to maintain a functional independence that serves its inhabitants reliably.
Cultural life in Cameron Park revolves around a shared appreciation for the outdoors, with weekends often spent wandering the South Shore Riding and Hiking Trail or gathering for community events held in open, grassy commons. The atmosphere is quiet and reserved, reflecting a population that prefers the stillness of a sunset over the noise of dense development. While the locality remains humble in its offerings, it has served as a place of residence for figures such as the musician and actor Johnny Mathis, who found a retreat in the quietude of these hills. Landmarks like the local airpark remain a point of intrigue, signaling a history of aviation that continues to define the skyline. Life in Cameron Park follows the slow, seasonal shifts of the sun, where the primary luxury is the space to breathe and the clarity of the air as the day fades into gray.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cameron Park, California. Coordinates: 38.668793, -120.987164. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Cameron Park includes the ZIP code (95682, 95672), telephone area code (530), county seat of El Dorado County (Placerville), and school district assignment (El Dorado Union High School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |