Sports & Recreation Whether you want to sit on a warm sandy bank and watch the sunlight glisten on the water or tighten the laces on your hiking boots and pick the pockets of a gurgling stream with a fly rod, it's all here in El Dorado County.
Whitewater Rafting Following down the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the American River offers a blend of relaxing calms and thrilling rapids.
Snow Skiing El Dorado County boasts world class downhill skiing facilities as well as endless miles of stunning cross-country beauty. This section will keep you up to date on local skiing events and other winter activities.
Camping, Backpacking & Fishing The El Dorado County National Forest and desolation wilderness provide campers and backpackers with thousands of acres of campgrounds & hiking trails. The hundreds of lakes, rivers and streams also provide some of the best fishing in the state.
Four Wheelin' The Rubicon trail in El Dorado County is a legendary four wheel drive route in California that runs from Georgetown to Lake Tahoe; it is ranked among the most difficult in the world by 4x4 enthusiasts globally.