Lake Activities and Panning for Gold:: Spend time at the Lake (boats are available for rent) or head to the nearby rivers for great opportunities white water rafting. Spend time swimming (in the lake or the neighborhood pool: membership to the private neghborhood tennis courts, pools, and lodge are inlcuded), hiking, fishing, and soaking up the sun. This is a beautiful Lake in the forest.
Other activities include panning for gold in the original location where gold was discovered resulting in the 1849 gold rush. There is a panning station where you can take a tour and learn how to pan for gold.
Apple Hill, Golf, and Wine:: Head to Apple Hill where you can visit one of the many ranches along the Farm Trails offering sweet corn, vine ripen tomatoes, fresh green beans, chestnuts, pumpkins, and colorful bouquets and much more (type of harvest available depends on the season during your stay). Many farms have Bake shops, pony rides, and various other activities. Don’t miss stopping at the Fudge Factory!
Apple Hill also provides tasting rooms with award winning wines. Apple Hill is one of the two appellations within El Dorado County. The other is located south of Pollock pines in scenic Fair Play – all within 3 miles of each other. A map with the Farm trails and wineries will be provided.
If you are looking for a great game of golf you can play at a truly championship golf course offering breathtaking views of nature. Or take a visit to Historic Placerville for Antique shopping or boutique hopping. Many restaurants and shops can be enjoyed. You may want to take a day trip up to South Lake Tahoe as well.
Snow Skiing and Casino.: In the winter months you will have plenty of opportunity for skiing at one of the local ski resorts. Sierra at Tahoe is only 30 miles from this vacation home for downhill skiing. Adventure Mountain is also a great place for snow sledding. Only $15 per car! It is also located about 30 minutes down HWY 50. Many others ski areas are located between Pollock Pines and South Lake Tahoe.
You can also head in the other direction on HWY 50 (west) and visit the new Red Hawk Casino!
Other Activities:
Neighborhood pool (in summer) and playground.
