Camino California Map

About Camino, California

Camino is a locality in El Dorado County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,079. The population density is 295.5 people per km². Camino is located at 38.7382°N, 120.6749°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95709.

Camino rests in a fold of the Sierra Nevada foothills, where the air, even in summer, carries a crispness that hints at the higher country. It lies 22.3 miles east of El Dorado Hills, CA (from El Dorado Hills, CA: bearing 80°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east-north-east of Diamond Springs. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of ponderosa pines and the softer hues of oak, define the terrain, their slopes occasionally breaking to reveal glimpses of distant, hazy blue ridges. The very soil here, a rich ochre, seems to absorb the sunlight, giving the landscape a warm, earthy character, particularly as the long shadows of late afternoon begin to stretch and deepen, painting the undersides of branches in shades of violet. The history of Camino is inextricably linked to the bounty of its land, a heritage that echoes in the scent of apples that often drifts on the breeze from the orchards that still dot the hillsides. Once a vital stop along the Pony Express route, its early days were marked by the rugged spirit of pioneers seeking fortune and a new life. Today, while the orchards remain a significant part of Camino's identity, the local economy also draws strength from its proximity to larger hubs and a growing appreciation for its natural setting, attracting those who seek a quieter pace of life amidst the enduring beauty of the mountains.

About This Camino Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Camino, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.738237, -120.67493. 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 Camino and El Dorado County.

Detailed location data for Camino includes the ZIP code (95709), 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 Camino is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.