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  • Aerial view of Cameron Park Lake in Cameron Park, California, surrounded by trees, homes, and foothill landscapes, a top local attraction and outdoor recreation spot.

    CAMERON PARK LAKE

    Cameron Park Lake is a community centerpiece with walking trails, fishing lagoon, disc golf, playgrounds + picnic areas.

  • Lush green fairway and sand trap at Cameron Park Country Club golf course in Cameron Park, California, a top destination for golf and recreation in the Sierra foothills.

    COUNTRY CLUB

    A private, member-owned club featuring an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, swimming, dining + social events.

  • Colorful playground with slides and climbing structures at Christa McAuliffe Park in Cameron Park, California, a popular family-friendly destination for outdoor fun.

    CHRISTA MCAULIFFE PARK

    A family-friendly park featuring a large playground, sports courts, open fields + picnic areas.

  • Aerial view of Cameron Airpark Estates in Cameron Park, California, a unique aviation community where homes have direct access to taxiways and private aircraft.

    AIRPARK ESTATES

    A unique aviation community where residents enjoy private hangars, taxiway streets + the ability to fly to + from home.

  • Red Hawk Casino entrance at sunset in Shingle Springs, California, featuring modern architecture, dining, gaming, hotel, and entertainment in the Sierra foothills.

    RED HAWK CASINO

    Red Hawk Casino combines world-class gaming, dining, a luxury hotel + family-friendly entertainment.

HISTORY + EVOLUTION OF CAMERON PARK + SHINGLE SPRINGS

  • Gold Rush Roots: Shingle Springs began in the mid‑1800s Gold Rush as a stop for miners and travelers on emigrant trails. Its name came from shingle‑making shops that helped early settlers.

  • Aviation & Growth: In the 1950s‑'60s Cameron Park changed fast. Larry Cameron converted ranchland into homes, an airport + parks.

  • Early Population: Both towns started with only a few hundred people. Today they have a combined estimate of over twenty‑thousand residents.

  • Neighborhood Character: Cameron Park has golf courses, horse estates + suburbs. Shingle Springs keeps a rural tone with larger lots + open space.

  • Economic Drivers: Located near Folsom, Sacramento + Highway 50, easy commutes draw workers.

  • Community Spaces: Cameron Park lake, Country Club + parks serve as community hubs while Shingle Springs focuses on community gatherings + historic sites.

  • Lifestyle Gateway: Located along Highway 50, both towns provide quick access to Lake Tahoe, Apple Hill + El Dorado wine country.

Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with houses, trees, and a mountain in the background.
 

CAMERON PARK + SHINGLE SPRINGS FAST FACTS:

  • Population: 21,400 residents (combined estimate, 2025)

  • Size: 19.4 square miles in the Sierra Nevada foothills

  • Average Home Price (2025): $665,000

  • Average Household Income: $121,000

  • School Districts: Primarily Buckeye Union, Rescue Union, Mother Lode Union + El Dorado Union High School Districts

  • Median Age: 47 years

  • Elevation: 1,200 feet above sea level, with rolling foothill landscapes

  • Commute Times: 2 hours to San Francisco, 90 minutes to Lake Tahoe, 20 minutes to Folsom + 35 minutes to Sacramento

  • Sunny Days: 260 annually (U.S. average: 205)

  • Annual Rainfall: 32 inches annually, with about 65 days of precipitation

  • Lifestyle Highlights: Cameron Park Lake, golf + country club living, equestrian properties, family-friendly parks, rural foothill charm + quick access to wineries, Apple Hill + HWY 50

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