History of Cameron Park

Cameron Park is community carved out of what was originally Shingle Springs. It was envisioned in the 1950s by a successful auto dealership owner and former championship rodeo rider, Larry Cameron. Cameron purchased 5,000 acres of land and envisioned a community in which residents could swim in a lake, play golf, and use a private airport.

Area History -- Cameron Park
Is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Dorado County, California, United States. The population was 14,549 at the 2000 census. Cameron Park is a relatively new community situated in the Northern California Gold Country of the Sierra Nevada foothills, approximately 30 miles east of Sacramento and 70 miles west of South Lake Tahoe.

The original inhabitants of the area surrounding Cameron Park were the Niesnan branch of the Maidu Indians. Grinding rocks and burial mounds serve as glimpses of the past and are still visible in various locations around Cameron Park.

Major development began in the area when Larry Cameron purchased 5000 foothill acres in the 1950s for ranching purposes. In the years since then, the land has slowly been divided into lots of varying sizes, including ranch-sized properties and medium and high density residential neighborhoods. Today, Cameron Park contains a mix of large ranches, single family homes, apartments and businesses.

Sites of Interest
Cameron Park has several shopping areas, a championship golf course and country club, a recreational lake and the Cameron Airpark Estates. The unique Airpark Estates provide an opportunity for pilots to commute from home to destination without leaving their airplane. Wide streets double as taxiways between homes and the airstrip. Oversized garages house personal airplanes.

Cameron Park was once known as the home of "Sam's Town" where many travelers stopped on their way to and from Lake Tahoe. This restaurant and amusement complex was torn down in 2002 and is now a shopping center.

Parts of the Skinner Vineyard and Winery from 1865 can be seen at the intersection of Green Valley Road and Cameron Park Drive. All that is left of Skinner's ranch is a portion of the cellar (integrated into the Cameron Park Nursery), a tiny remnant of the distillery wall (behind mobile homes in the mobile home park near the intersection), and the cemetery. The cemetery itself contains the graves of James and Jessie Skinner (nee Bernard) and three of their sons. The cemetery is located on a small hill just southeast of the intersection.
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Cameron Park Fire Station

In November of 1996, The Cameron Park Community services District (CSD) entered into a cooperative agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for fire prevention, suppression, investigation, and emergency medical services (EMS) for the community of Cameron Park. Known within CAL FIRE as a Schedule 'A' contract, the CSD has access to all of CAL FIRE's statewide resources. Cameron Park provides EMS and Fire protection operations out of two stations: Station 88 and Station 89. The Cameron Park Fire Department provides paramedic service from both stations 24-hour a day, seven days a week. The addition of a fulltime Fire Marshal/ Battalion Chief oversees the CSD's fire prevention and investigation responsibilities. Fire personnel work a 3-day / 72-consecutive hour shift per week. There are currently 24 fulltime members assigned to the Cameron Park Fire Department contract; 2 Battalion Chiefs, 2 Fire Captain/Paramedic, 2 Fire Captain/EMT's, 12 Fire Apparatus Engineer/Paramedics, 3 Fire Apparatus Engineer/EMT's, 2 Fire Safe Council Administrative Assistants, and 1 Office Technician.

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Cameron Park Skate Park

The Skate Park at Christa McAuliffe Park is open unsupervised seven days a week from dawn to dusk.

There is no fee to skate, but helmets are required. Any problems at the facility should be reported to the El Dorado County Sheriff Department at 621-6600 prior to notifying the CSD Office at 677-2231.

Cameron Park lake

Lake is managed as a recreational fishery for residents of and visitors to Cameron Park. Thousands of dollars have been invested to create a quality fishery that everyone can enjoy, especially children. Strict management of the fishery is necessary to accomplish this goal. The overall quality of angling depends on the cooperation of everyone.
Located at 2989 Cambridge Road, Cameron Park, the Cameron Park Lake facility offers four tennis courts, a volleyball court, playground, walking/jogging trail, fishing, boat rentals, paved parking, swim area, and picnic areas. The park has a concession stand offering cold drinks and prepared foods and snacks. A gazebo and picnic area can be rented for occasions. Park users may apply for a season pass at the park office.

CSD Residents $3.00 per person
Non-CSD Residents $5.00 per person
Seniors 62 and older $2.00 per person (resident or non-resident)
Children 6 years old and younger are free of charge

Group reservations are charged $1.50 per day pass. Group passes are limited to a reservation day use.
directions to cameron park lake
Folsom Lake College

1. Head southwest toward College Pkwy 0.2 mi
2. Turn right at Scholar Way 0.2 mi
3. Slight left to stay on Scholar Way 262 ft
4. Turn left at E Bidwell St 1.1 mi
5. Slight right to stay on E Bidwell St 0.3 mi
6. Merge onto US-50 E via the ramp to S Lake Tahoe 6.5 mi
7. Take exit 34 for Cambridge Rd 0.3 mi
8. Turn left at Cambridge Rd/Flying C Rd
Continue to follow Cambridge Rd 2.3 mi

Cameron Park Lake


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Cameron Park School Districts.

Cameron Park and Shingle springs school district is the Buckeye Union school District. In this district here is 5 elementarty schools: buckeye elementary, william brooks elementary, silva valley elementary, oak meadow elementary, and there is also blue oak and montessori charter, california montessori. In the Buckeye distiect there is two middle school, rolling hills middle school, camerado middle school. For the High Schools for Cameron Park there in the El Dorado Union High School District which has 8 high schools, EL DORADO ,OAK RIDGE, PONDEROSA, UNION MINE, SHENANDOAH VISTA, MOUNTAIN VIEW,INDEPENDENCE. In the El Dorado Union High School district the api score for 2008 for Ponderosa high school was 851 .













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Cameron Park Golf

Cameron Park Country Club where you will always find a challenging game and a relaxed, park-like location. Our club is located 30 minutes from Sacramento, 60 minutes from Lake Tahoe and 90 minutes from San Francisco and happens to be one of the best kept secrets in the area.

With the course ideally situated at the 1300 foot elevation, you need not worry about valley fog or mountain snows. Amazing drainage and a completely connected cart path guarantees year around play for the golfer that is passionate about the sport.

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Cameron Pak Airport

Architectural Review Fees Type of Review Fee
1. New Home $270
2. Room Addition $100
3. Swimming Pool $100
4. Storage Shed $50
5. Roof $50
6. Exterior Paint $35
7. Deck, Porch, Patio Cover, Trellis, Gazebo $358. Fence, Retaining Wall $359. Landscaping $35
10. Tree Removal $35
11. Miscellaneous (Siding, Solar Panel, Satellite Dish, Play Structure, Basketball Hoop) $35

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Cameron Park Population and Demographics

Number Percent
Cameron Park Population: 14549 100.00%

Sex and Age
Male 7102 48.81%
Female 7447 51.19%

Under 5 years 968 6.65%
5 to 9 years 1149 7.9%
10 to 14 years 1153 7.92%
15 to 19 years 1040 7.15%
20 to 24 years 692 4.76%
25 to 34 years 1715 11.79%
35 to 44 years 2515 17.29%
45 to 54 years 2243 15.42%
55 to 59 years 739 5.08%
60 to 64 years 548 3.77%
65 to 74 years 972 6.68%
75 to 84 years 670 4.61%
85 years and over 145 1%

Median age (years) 37.5

18 years and over 10608 72.91%
Male 5074 34.88%
Female 5534 38.04%
21 years and over 10094 69.38%
62 years and over 2113 14.52%
65 years and over 1787 12.28%
Male 799 5.49%
Female 988 6.79%

Race
One race 14142 97.2%
White 13421 92.25%
Black or African American 92 0.63%
American Indian and Alaska Native 129 0.89%
Asian 209 1.44%
Asian indian 16 0.11%
Chinese 42 0.29%
Filipino 62 0.43%
Japanese 38 0.26%
Korean 22 0.15%
Vietnamese 12 0.08%
Other Asian 17 0.12%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 18 0.12%
Native Hawaiian 7 0.05%
Guamanian or Chamorro 1 0.01%
Samoan 1 0.01%
Other Pacific Islander 9 0.06%
Some other race 273 1.88%
Two or more races 407 2.8%

The Rotary Club of Cameron Park

Members of the Cameron Park Rotary Club meet every Thursday from 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM in the Cameron Park Country Club main dining room for lunch. Invited guests and visiting Rotarians are introduced and announcements are made about upcoming Rotary projects being conducted in the community. The meeting always includes a 30 minute presentation by a speaker from the community. These presentations enlighten club members about organizations and projects in the community and often include speakers from all different parts of the world.

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About the Chamber of Commerce

The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce, originally formed as the Shingle Springs Business and Professional Association, Inc. in December, 1967. It works to promote the area, encouraging business and industrial investment to provide the foundation for a solid community.

The Chamber's mission statement reflects this premise: "To advocate, promote and preserve the quality of life in our Chamber Community, by means of a strong, healthy and diverse business community."

The Chamber, as an organization of businesses and individuals, can then transfer that positive economic condition to produce a community that offers many amenities. When business is profitable, jobs are available, and funds are generated for education, cultural offerings, civic projects and government. The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce is a vital group working to coordinate a healthy and sound growth plan for the area and invites the public (business owners, associates, and citizens) to participate in the future of Shingle Springs/Cameron Park.

For more information on the Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber call (530) 677-8000 or stop by the office at 3300 Coach Lane, Ste B7, Cameron Park, on the weekdays between 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Closed for Lunch from 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.

Local Government


Cameron Park and Shingle Springs are supported by the El Dorado County Board of Directors. Cameron Park falls into District 1, which is represented by Rusty Dupray. He can be reached at:

El Dorado County Government Center
330 Fair Lane
Placerville, CA 95667
Email: bosone@co.el-dorado.ca.us

Local Number (530) 621-5650
From South Lake Tahoe (530) 573-7955 Ext 5650
From El Dorado Hills (916) 358-3555 Ext 5650
Toll Free (800) 491-6642
Fax (530) 622-3645

Shingle Springs falls into District 4, which is represented by Ron Briggs. He can be reached at:

El Dorado County Government Center
330 Fair Lane
Placerville, CA 95667
Email: bosfour@co.el-dorado.ca.us

Local Number (530) 621-6513
From South Lake Tahoe (530) 573-7955 Ext 6513
From El Dorado Hills (916) 358-3555 Ext 6513
Toll Free (800) 491-6642
Fax (530) 622-3645