Calaveras County

Angels Camp

Home of the Jumping Frog

~3,800 1,379 ft

Made famous by Mark Twain's 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,' Angels Camp hosts the annual Jumping Frog Jubilee each May. This historic Gold Rush city combines literary history, outdoor adventure, and small-town hospitality.

Things to Do

Kayak New Melones Lake

Paddle crystal-clear waters surrounded by foothills

Golf at Greenhorn Creek

18 holes on a championship foothill course

Angels Camp Museum

Explore Gold Rush history and mining artifacts

Moaning Cavern rappel

Rappel 165 feet into California's largest cave chamber

Local Attractions

Jumping Frog Jubilee

Annual frog jumping contest at the county fair

Angels Camp Museum

Gold Rush artifacts and mining history exhibits

New Melones Lake

Boating, fishing, and water recreation

Greenhorn Creek Golf

Championship golf course in the foothills

Where to Stay

Resort

Greenhorn Creek Resort

Golf resort with spacious villas and pool

Motel

Angels Inn Motel

Clean, affordable stay in the heart of town

Hotel

Best Western Cedar Inn

Modern amenities with Gold Country charm

Where to Eat

  • Crusco's Ristorante
  • Mike's Pizza
  • Pickle Barrel Deli

Where to Shop

  • Angels Camp Mercantile
  • Gold Country Gifts

Activities & Destinations

Sunday Services