Deer Park California Map

About Deer Park, California

Deer Park is a locality in El Dorado County, California, United States. Deer Park is located at 38.6818°N, 120.8233°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94574.

Deer Park rests within a cradle of Sierra Nevada foothills, where granite outcroppings punctuate the emerald sweep of pine and oak. It lies 14.0 miles east of El Dorado Hills, CA (from El Dorado Hills, CA: bearing 91°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east of Cameron Park. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, dry scent of sun-baked earth and resin, a fragrance that clings to the skin like a whisper. Rolling terrain, softened by centuries of wind and rain, gives way to steeper inclines where chaparral thrives, its tough, leathery leaves catching the light in a thousand small, glinting ways. Creeks, often reduced to silver threads in the summer heat, carve their way through the landscape, their banks lined with a vibrant, tenacious green that speaks of resilience. The history of Deer Park is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its inhabitants and the land they worked. Once a place of passage and sustenance for indigenous peoples, its more recent past is tied to the gold rush era, though its fortunes were never as dramatic as some of its neighbors. Today, the local economy hums with a gentle, diversified rhythm, finding its strength in small businesses, artisanal crafts, and a deep connection to the surrounding natural beauty. The nearby American River, a vital artery of the region, offers opportunities for recreation and a constant, murmuring reminder of the powerful forces that shaped this land. Deer Park retains a character that is both grounded and gently spirited, a place where the pace of life seems to align with the slow, steady growth of the ancient trees.

About This Deer Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Deer Park, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.681848, -120.823269. 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 Deer Park and El Dorado County.

Detailed location data for Deer Park includes the ZIP code (95619), telephone area code (530, 510), county seat of El Dorado County (Placerville), and school district assignment (St. Helena Unified 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 Deer Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.