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Top Ways to Beat the Heat in El Dorado County

location_onDesolation Wilderness, South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Desolation Wilderness

4.8 (85 Google reviews)

138 Emerald Bay Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA

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Monday:

Open 24 hours

Tuesday:

Open 24 hours

Wednesday:

Open 24 hours

Thursday:

Open 24 hours

Friday:

Open 24 hours

Saturday:

Open 24 hours

Sunday:

Open 24 hours

Summer is here, and if you're looking for ways to cool off, we're here to help!

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Go river rafting on the South Fork of the American River

location_onSouth Fork American River, CA
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South Fork American River

4.1 (62 Google reviews)

El Dorado County, CA

Enjoy Class I - III+ rapids on the South Fork of the American River. It's a thrilling way to beat the heat!

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Treat yourself to ice cream

location_onShorty’s Gelato & Bakery, Placerville, CA
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Shorty’s Gelato & Bakery

5.0 (1 Google reviews)

1216 Broadway
Placerville, CA

Open dailysee hourshide hours

Monday:

10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Enjoy a cold scoop of ice cream or other frozen treat at purveyors throughout El Dorado County!

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Cool off in a real gold mine!

location_onGold Bug Park & Mine, Placerville, CA
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Gold Bug Park & Mine

4.5 (212 Google reviews)

2635 Gold Bug Ln
Placerville, CA

Open daily until 4:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Step back in time (and temperature) when you explore Gold Bug Park & Mine, a real gold mine built into the side of a mountain. Fun fact: The average temperature inside the mine is 55 F

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Head to the lake

location_onSly Park Recreation Area, Pollock Pines, CA
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Sly Park Recreation Area

4.6 (2.0K Google reviews)

4771 Sly Park Rd
Pollock Pines, CA

Open daily until 8:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday:

7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday:

7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday:

7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday:

7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday:

7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday:

7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

You’ll find lakes upon lakes in El Dorado County, which means you’ve got tons of options. Whether you’re looking for a small alpine lake or something larger, balmy to ice-cold in temperature, shallow to too-deep-to-see-the-bottom, you’ll find your perfect swimming hole.

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Go to the coolest place in El Dorado County

location_onCool, CA
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Cool

Cool, California, United States

Grab a drink at Cool Beerwerx or a snack at Cool Coffee & Crumbs. And definitely get a photo by the iconic sign!

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