Shingle Springs draws RV campers to its Gold Rush roots and Sierra Nevada foothills adventures. Stay at Placerville RV Resort or Placerville Elks Lodge #1712 for easy access to apple picking at Apple Hill and hiking along the Cosumnes River. These parks put historic sites and outdoor thrills minutes from your rig.
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Shingle Springs pulses with 1850s mining history. Pan for gold flakes at the Shingle Springs Museum or stroll the old town bandstand on Main Street. Families flock to Apple Hill's orchards in autumn for u-pick fun and pie festivals. Wine lovers head to Fair Play wineries just south, while hikers tackle trails in Sly Park Recreation Area near Pollock Pines.
Placerville RV Resort welcomes families and comfort seekers with a pool, WiFi, laundry, and showers at $69 to $107 per night. Budget travelers pick Placerville Elks Lodge #1712, starting at $28 nightly for simple, no-frills stays. Both spots anchor your base camp along Highway 50, perfect for day trips to Lake Tahoe or Sacramento.
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Shingle Springs shines for its Gold Rush history and Miwok heritage. The town boasts the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Rancheria and a museum packed with 1850s mining tools. Visitors love Apple Hill's apple festivals and nearby wineries in El Dorado County's rolling hills.
Placerville RV Resort and Placerville Elks Lodge #1712 top the list near Shingle Springs. The resort sits 7 miles west on Highway 50 with pool and full amenities at $69-$107/night. Elks Lodge offers budget sites from $28/night, ideal for quick foothill stops.
Yes, both Placerville RV Resort and Elks Lodge #1712 allow pets. Resort guests walk dogs around spacious grounds near the American River. Elks Lodge accommodates leashed pets on its wooded 5-acre property, perfect for traveling with furry companions.