Placerville, CO
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- 7,306 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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About Placerville
Placerville is a quiet mountain community tucked into the San Miguel River valley, right where Highway 62 meets Highway 145. Home to around 350 residents, the town got its start during the 1880s gold rush as a placer mining camp before growing into a lively narrow-gauge railroad stop. Today, it retains a rustic feel while serving as a scenic crossroads between Ridgway and Telluride.
For anyone moving to the area, Placerville offers a relaxed down-valley lifestyle about twenty minutes from Telluride. Everyday life revolves around the outdoors, with fly fishing on the river, nearby trailheads, and stunning canyon scenery right outside your door. It is a small, easygoing community that gives you convenient access to world-class skiing and local amenities while keeping a slower mountain pace.
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