Originally known as Seven Mile, this historic mill town has been a haven for homesteaders, loggers, and weary wayfarers since 1858.
Wagons once rolled through Seven Mile carrying miners and supplies along the Old Carson Wagon Road, from San Francisco to the Comstock Lode. The pony express exchanged tired horses and riders at Seven Mile while delivering mail between Sacramento, CA and St. Joseph's, MO. We celebrate these historic times each summer when the wagon train and pony express reenactments arrive in Camino.
 Today its friendly atmosphere, small shops and cafe's, a micro-brewery and more than 30 family owned orchards, tree farms, and vineyards, Camino maintains a sense of history and hospitality.
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WINE & LEISURE
- Wine Tasting: There are over fifty wineries throughout the county in the areas of Gold Hill, Apple Hill, Camino, Pleasant Valley and Fair Play. Enjoy Barbera, Zinfandel, Shiraz, and many other fine varieties as well as the great hospitality extended by our vintners. There is also a group of wineries in the Apple Hill area known as the Apple Hill Wine Trail.
http://www.eldoradobusiness.com/
- Micro Breweries: Three to choose from or visit them all in the areas of Gold Hill, Apple Hill and Placerville. Gold Hill Brewery -- http://www.goldhillvineyard.com/brewery.html, Jack Russell Brewing Company --
http://www.jackrussellbrewing.com/main.sc,
Placerville Brewing Company --
http://www.placerville brewing.com/history_press.asp.
- Farmer's Markets Late spring to early fall -- South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park/Shingle Springs, Folsom and Placerville.
http://www.eldoradofarmersmarket.com
- Golf Courses - The mild climate on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada range makes golf a favorite year-round sport. There are several courses to choose from in the area. http://www.eldoradobusiness.com -- Golf course listings.
- Apple Hill - Over fifty farms and ranches provide farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked and canned goods, and crafts and entertainment. Apples are their claim to fame but there is much more to see and do in the beautiful El Dorado countryside. Their high season is from early September to December but some farms are open year round. http://www.applehill.com
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