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Where to stay around Calaveras County, US?
Our 2019 property listings offer a large selection of 344 vacation rentals near Calaveras County. From 187 Bungalows to 187 Cabins, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Calaveras County for a holiday or a weekend are on VRBO.
What are the most popular destinations to visit in Calaveras County?
There are many lovely places to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Calaveras County. From VRBO travelers, the top most popular destinations to visit are:
- Murphys: 303 vacation rentals
- Tulloch Reservoir: 33 vacation rentals
- Angels Camp: 318 vacation rentals
- Copperopolis: 75 vacation rentals
- Dorrington: 228 vacation rentals
And VRBO offers you the chance to discover many other popular destinations in Calaveras County! Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available in other popular destinations.
What are the main cities to discover in Calaveras County?
Whether you're traveling with family or friends, here are the cities with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in Calaveras County:
- Murphys: 303 rentals
- Angels Camp: 318 rentals
- Copperopolis: 75 rentals
- Dorrington: 228 rentals
- Vallecito: 111 rentals
For other cities, please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
Near which points of interest can I spend my holidays in Calaveras County?
VRBO offers a large selection of rentals near lovely places in Calaveras County. From VRBO travelers, the top most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park: 233 rentals
- California Cavern State Historic Landmark: 413 rentals
- Angels Camp Museum: 375 rentals
- White Pines Lake: 485 rentals
- Utica Park: 376 rentals
But there are many other points of interest around Calaveras County listed on VRBO where you can find your place to stay. Just write your wanted destination in our search bar and have a look at our selection.
Home of the staggeringly high giant sequoias
Calaveras County sits in the interior of California, to the east of San Francisco in the Gold Country and the High Sierra. It's perhaps most famous for the majestic, giant sequoias in the Calaveras Big Trees State Park, first discovered by a bear trapper in the mid-19th century. Many of these mature trees are thousands of years old, and reach a staggering 250 feet high and 30 feet in diameter. The county's other claim to fame is the annual Jumping Frog Jubilee, which celebrates the link between the area and the classic Mark Twain story, 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'.
Hikers, bikers, and horseback riders
Using one of the Calaveras County vacation rentals as a base, there are plenty of activities to keep you busy. In the winter months, you can ski and snowshoe in the San Joaquin Valley. During the spring, summer and fall, the Big Trees State Park offers myriad trails for hiker, bikers, or horseback riders that pass some extraordinary forested scenery. Here you can look out for the hundreds of recorded bird species, some of which are endemic. At Lake Camanche, you can cast your line or swim in the deliciously cool waters, while at the Mercer Caverns you can climb down beneath the surface to see the underground world.
Jockey a frog at the annual festival
If you visit Calaveras County in May, you can visit the world-famous Jumping Frog Jubilee where you can watch the wacky frog-jumping contest and amble around the exhibits, arts and crafts market and carnival. If you want to step back in time, you can go back to the days of the Gold Rush and pan for this precious metal at the ranches, watch the historical blacksmith demonstrations at Angels Camp and visit the Pioneer Cemetery. In late July and August, the annual Bear Valley Music Festival hosts classical, country, and bluegrass musicians from around the country.
Hot, dry summers and snowy winters
The close proximity of the Sierra Nevada to the ocean means the mountains are relatively mild. The rugged and undulating landscape catches some snow in the winter, bringing in skiers and snowboarders, through the temperature isn't usually too severe. Towards the end of the rainy season in April, the landscape is lush and green, making this a good time for hiking the trails. During the hot, dry summers the mountains draws in the air from the Pacific Ocean creating a cooling breeze to enjoy while pursuing outdoor activities near Calaveras County vacation rentals.
Natural grandeur in Calaveras County
Calaveras County is dominated by the High Sierra, a beautiful rolling landscape punctuated by wineries and farmland. The lush, sprawling landscapes of the Stanislaus National Forest and Big Trees State Park are a natural draw for visits who come to bike and hike along the trails, stay in one of the remote Calaveras Country vacation rentals and canoe and raft along the rivers and lakes. These forests teem with wildlife including acorn woodpeckers, screech owls, bald eagles, long-toed salamanders and Pacific tree frogs.