Cameron Park California Map

About Cameron Park, California

Cameron Park is a locality in El Dorado County, California, United States. It has a population of 18,315. The population density is 594.4 people per km². Cameron Park is located at 38.6688°N, 120.9872°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95672.

Cameron Park unfolds across rolling hills, a tapestry of mature oak and pine trees that lend a dappled shade to its residential streets. It lies 5.3 miles east-south-east of El Dorado Hills, CA (from El Dorado Hills, CA: bearing 103°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west of Diamond Springs. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries the crisp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a subtle perfume that promises cooler temperatures than the surrounding foothills. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, painting shifting patterns on the asphalt and the manicured lawns, creating a sense of quiet enclosure. The terrain itself is characterized by gentle slopes and occasional steeper inclines, hinting at the underlying granite that shapes the region, a landscape that feels both lived-in and wild, a place where nature's presence is never far from the edge of civilization. This locale, Cameron Park, draws its character from a history rooted in the California Gold Rush era, though its modern development began in earnest mid-20th century, transforming former ranchland into a vibrant residential hub. The local economy, while diversified, still bears echoes of its agricultural past, with remnants of orchards and vineyards occasionally visible, and the broader El Dorado County economy supported by wine production and tourism drawn to its natural beauty. The presence of the Cameron Park Country Club and its championship golf course speaks to a leisure-oriented aspect of the community, while its proximity to the Sierra Nevada foothills provides easy access to hiking trails and the historic towns that dot the Mother Lode. The rhythm of life here feels unhurried, a gentle cadence dictated by the changing seasons and the proximity to both natural wonders and the bustling activity of nearby Sacramento.

About This Cameron Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cameron Park, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.668793, -120.987164. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cameron Park and El Dorado County.

Detailed location data for Cameron Park includes the ZIP code (95682), telephone area code (530), county seat of El Dorado County (Placerville), and school district assignment (El Dorado Union High School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cameron Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.