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El Dorado County began its entrepreneurial spirit with the California Gold Rush and is still open for business today! With unmatched rural beauty, endless recreational opportunities, world class public schools, the County provides an unparalleled quality of life.
El Dorado County (/ ˌ ɛ l d ə ˈ r ɑː d oʊ / ⓘ), officially the County of El Dorado, is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 191,185. The county seat is Placerville. The county is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From adrenaline pumping white water rapids to exquisite farm to table dining in charming foothill towns, El Dorado Co. is one of California's hidden gems.
Learn more about the inner workings of the El Dorado County Government, our current Board of Supervisors, and the most recent election information. You can also contact the County or find information about any of our departments to find the service you need, below.
Many of these historic and picturesque towns still exist, linked by California Highway 49 and the Gold Rush Trail, and retain their early architecture and charm, living reminders of the rich history of the Mother Lode.
El Dorado County, located in east-central California, encompasses 1,805 square miles of rolling hills and mountainous terrain. The County’s western boundary contains part of Folsom Lake, and the eastern boundary is also the California-Nevada State line.
Discover the Best of El Dorado County. El Dorado County is one of the most diverse, beautiful places you’ll ever visit. Sierra scenery is nothing short of spectacular, spanning across more than 1800 square miles with elevations ranging from just a few feet to more than 10,000 feet above sea level.
