Angels, CA

Angels Camp is a historic Gold Country community set in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Calaveras County. With a population of around 3,700, it gives newcomers a relaxed, small-town atmosphere while still having the essential services of an incorporated city. Angels Creek runs right through town, and nearby New Melones Lake provides easy access to boating and fishing. Plus, its spot along Highway 4 makes it a convenient base for exploring both local foothill vineyards and higher-elevation mountain trails.

Founded during the 1848 Gold Rush, the town earned a lasting spot in American folklore when Mark Twain set his famous jumping frog story here. That tradition carries on every May with the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, which brings the whole community together. With its preserved nineteenth-century downtown, local shops and eateries, and scenic surroundings, Angels Camp offers a comfortable pace of life for anyone looking to settle in the foothills.