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42 Best and Fun Things To Do In Calaveras County, California


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Calaveras County, located in the northern region of California, is renowned for its prosperous past and is a highly favored spot for those who enjoy spending time outdoors.

Visitors come to Calaveras County to hike, fish, camp, and enjoy its magnetic scenery. The county is also home to a variety of wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, and deer.

If you’re interested in history, be sure to stop by the Angels Camp Museum and Carriage House- a great way to spend an afternoon. Or if you’re looking for something relaxing, why not stop by Ironstone Vineyards for a wine tasting or some lunch?

Keep reading for our list of top things to do in Calaveras County, California

The 42 Most Popular Things To Do In Calaveras County, California

42. Historic Calaveras County Courthouse

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 30 Main Street San Andreas CA

41. Redhawk Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

40. Calaveras Dome

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

39. Murphys (California Historical Landmark No. 275)

4.6 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: Jones Street & Main Street Murphys CA

Web Address:   https://visitmurphys.com/

38. Red Barn Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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Location: 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas CA

Tel:  209 754 0800

Web Address:   https://calaverascohistorical.com/exhibits/redbarn.html

37. North Fork Stanislaus River

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

36. Lava Bluffs Trailhead

3.9 ★★★★☆ (12 reviews)

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Location: Big Trees Pkwy Arnold CA

Tel:  209 795 2334

Web Address:   http://parks.ca.gov/pages/551/files/lavabluffs.pdf

35. Fly in Acres Reservoir

4.5 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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34. Villa Vallecito Vineyards Inc

4.6 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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Location: 263 Main Street Murphys CA

Tel:  209 890 3157

Web Address:   http://villavallecitovineyards.com/

33. Twisted Oak Winery Murphys Tasting Room (closed – visit us in Vallecito!)

4.8 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

Location: 363 Main Street Murphys CA

Tel:  209 736 9080

Web Address:   http://twistedoak.com/

32. Salt Springs Reservoir

4.6 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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31. Irish Family Vineyards

4.2 ★★★★☆ (20 reviews)

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Location: 2849 CA 4 Vallecito CA

Tel:  209 736 1299

Web Address:   https://irishvineyard.com/

30. Hatcher Winery – Murphys Tasting Room

4.4 ★★★★☆ (21 reviews)

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Location: 425 Main Street Murphys CA

Tel:  209 736 6500

Web Address:   https://hatcherwinery.com/

29. Indian Rock Vineyards

5.0 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

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Location: 1154 Pennsylvania Gulch Road Murphys CA

Tel:  209 728 8514

Web Address:   http://indianrockvineyards.com/

28. Salt Spring Valley Reservoir

4.6 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

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27. Gold Rush Originals

4.6 ★★★★★ (23 reviews)

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Location: 1227 S Main Street Angels Camp CA

Tel:  209 736 0044

Web Address:   https://goldrushoriginals.com/

26. San Antonio Creek Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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Location: Sierra nevada Arnold CA

25. Broll Mountain Vineyards

3.6 ★★★★☆ (25 reviews)

Location: 454 Main Street Murphys CA

Tel:  209 728 9750

Web Address:   http://brollwine.com/

24. Val Du Vino

4.4 ★★★★☆ (36 reviews)

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Location: 634 French Gulch Road Murphys CA

Tel:  209 728 9911

Web Address:   https://valduvinowinery.com/

23. Hovey Winery Tasting Room

4.3 ★★★★☆ (39 reviews)

Location: 350 Main Street A Murphys CA

Tel:  209 728 9999

Web Address:   http://hoveywine.com/

22. Lavender Ridge Vineyard Tasting

4.7 ★★★★★ (44 reviews)

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Location: 425 Main Street # A Murphys CA

Tel:  209 728 2441

Web Address:   http://lavenderridgevineyard.com/

21. Pardee Reservoir

4.5 ★★★★★ (55 reviews)

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20. White Pines Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (72 reviews)

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19. Sierra Nevada Logging Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (89 reviews)

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Location: 2148 Dunbar Road Arnold CA

Tel:  209 795 6782

Web Address:   http://sierra-museum.edan.io/

18. Lake Tulloch

4.6 ★★★★★ (139 reviews)

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17. Angels Camp Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (180 reviews)

Location: 753 S Main Street Angels Camp CA

Tel:  209 736 2963

Web Address:   https://gocalaveras.com/business/attractions/angels-camp-museum-gift-shop/

16. New Melones Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (210 reviews)

15. Spicer Sno-Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (214 reviews)

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Location: CA 4 Arnold CA

Tel:  209 795 1381

Web Address:   http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/

14. Utica Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (374 reviews)

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Location: 1055 933 S Main Street Angels Camp CA

Tel:  209 736 2181

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/pages/Utica-Park/152740228072736/

13. Camanche Reservoir

4.5 ★★★★★ (516 reviews)

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12. Murphys Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (692 reviews)

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Location: 505 Algiers Street Murphys CA

Tel:  209 728 1948

Web Address:   http://visitmurphys.com/about-murphys/murphys-community-club-and-park/

11. Stanislaus National Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ (3,321 reviews)

Location: 19777 Greenley Rd. Sonora CA

Tel:  209 532 3671

Web Address:   http://fs.usda.gov/stanislaus/

10. Calaveras Big Trees State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (3,742 reviews)

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Location: 1170 CA 4 Arnold CA

Tel:  209 795 2334

Web Address:   http://parks.ca.gov/BigTrees

Our Top picks

9. North Grove

4.7 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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8. Brice Station Vineyards Tasting Room

4.9 ★★★★★ (44 reviews)

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Location: 3353 CA 4 Murphys CA

Tel:  209 728 9893

Web Address:   https://bricestation.com/

7. Milliaire Winery

4.7 ★★★★★ (48 reviews)

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Location: 276 Main Street Murphys CA

Tel:  209 728 1658

Web Address:   https://milliairewinery.com/

6. Arnold Rim Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ (68 reviews)

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Location: 2158 Dunbar Road Arnold CA

Web Address:   http://arnoldrimtrail.org/

5. New Hogan Lake

4.4 ★★★★☆ (154 reviews)

4. California Cavern State Historic Landmark

4.7 ★★★★★ (185 reviews)

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Location: 9565 Cave City Road Mountain Ranch CA

Tel:  888 488 1960

Web Address:   http://cavetouring.com/

3. Mercer Caverns

4.6 ★★★★★ (589 reviews)

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Location: 1665 Sheep Ranch Road Murphys CA

Tel:  209 728 2101

Web Address:   http://mercercaverns.net/

2. Natural Bridges Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ (678 reviews)

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Location: Parrotts Ferry Road Vallecito CA

Tel:  209 536 9094

Web Address:   https://usbr.gov/mp/ccao/newmelones/

1. Moaning Caverns Adventure Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,032 reviews)

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Location: 5350 Moaning Cave Road Vallecito CA

Tel:  209 736 2708

Web Address:   http://moaningcaverns.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Calaveras County, California! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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