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Pollock-Pines
is a small community located in northern California, between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe along U.S. Highway 50. This picturesque region sits in the Sierra Nevada foothills, where outdoor recreation and history abounds. The town of Coloma and the Marshall Gold Discovery State Park is nearby, where in 1848, James Marshall first uttered those infamous words, "Boys, I believe I've found gold!" You can also tour a real gold mine at Gold Bug Park, visit pioneer cemeteries, the historic town of Placerville ("Hangtown,") and Donner Lake, site of the doomed Donner Party that became stranded in the mountains during the winter of 1846. Fishing, boating and white water rafting are popular on the nearby American River, and other sports in the area include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, golf, panning for gold and camping. For winter sports enthusiasts, more than 15 alpine skiing and 13 cross-country ski areas are located in the area. The spectacular Lake Tahoe region, with its' gambling and outdoor recreation, is a scenic drive north of Pollack Pines, and approximately an hour south takes you to the state capital city of Sacramento.
Surrounding areas: Somerset, California (9.5 mi), Placerville, California (11.6 mi), Cold Springs, California (15.3 mi), Georgetown, California (16.9 mi), Foresthill, California (21.8 mi), Pioneer, California (22.8 mi), Rubicon, California (25.1 mi)
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Pollock Pines Vacation Rentals
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Pollock Pines Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Best Western Placerville Inn | 6850 Greenleaf Dr | Placerville, CA | 11.6 mi. | (530) 622-9100 | | Shenandoah Inn | 17674 VLG Dr | Plymouth, CA | 23.8 mi. | (209) 245-4491 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 4360 Town Center Blvd | El Dorado Hills, CA | 27.1 mi. | (866) 833-8773 | | Best Western Golden Key Motel | 13450 Lincoln Way | Auburn, CA | 27.8 mi. | (530) 885-8611 | | Comfort Inn Central | 1875 Auburn Ravine Rd | Auburn, CA | 27.9 mi. | (530) 885-1800 | | Sutter Creek Days Inn | 271 Hanford St Hwy 49 | Sutter Creek, CA | 28.0 mi. | (209) 267-9177 | | Holiday Inn Auburn | 120 Grass Valley Hwy | Auburn, CA | 28.1 mi. | (530) 887-8787 | | Folsom Courtyard | 2575 Iron Point Rd | Folsom, CA | 29.8 mi. | (916) 984-7624 | | Residence Inn Sacramento Folsom | 2555 Iron Point Rd | Folsom, CA | 29.9 mi. | (916) 983-7289 |
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| Grey Gables Bed & Breakfast | | Sutter Creek, CA | 28.0 mi. | (209) 267-1039 |
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Pollock Pines Weather & Climate
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The foothills region of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in Northeastern California, enjoys warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Many people are surprised to find such a marked change of seasons at this elevation, but leaves change and temperatures drop as the rainy season begins in fall. This area receives lots of rain November through March and it begins to taper off in spring. Snow is possible, but rare. Summers are hot and dry with sunshine almost every day. Fog is sometimes a problem in winter, although not as common as in the lower elevations. Thunderstorms are rare, but can happen any time of the year. As you move higher into the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the seasons are even more distinct and snow can become quite deep in winter.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
54°F |
39°F |
9.58 in. |
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| February |
56°F |
39°F |
8.62 in. |
- |
| March |
59°F |
40°F |
8.03 in. |
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| April |
65°F |
44°F |
4.01 in. |
- |
| May |
73°F |
50°F |
2.31 in. |
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| June |
83°F |
57°F |
0.81 in. |
- |
| July |
91°F |
64°F |
0.28 in. |
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| August |
90°F |
63°F |
0.26 in. |
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| September |
84°F |
60°F |
1.20 in. |
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| October |
74°F |
52°F |
2.95 in. |
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| November |
59°F |
42°F |
6.48 in. |
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| December |
54°F |
38°F |
7.34 in. |
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Pollock Pines Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Lake Tahoe airport (TVL) located about 33 miles east of Pollock Pines in South Lake Tahoe, California, the Sacramento Mather airport (MHR) located approximately 41 miles west of Pollock Pines in Sacramento, California, the Mc Clellan Airfield (MCC) located roughly 44 miles west of Pollock Pines in Sacramento, California, the Truckee Tahoe airport (TRK) located around 45 miles northeast of Pollock Pines in Truckee, California, and finally the Minden Tahoe airport (MEV) located about 47 miles east of Pollock Pines in Minden, Nevada.
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Pollock Pines Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Tahoe Amusement Park | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 34.5 mi. | | | Funderland | Sacramento | CA | 50.5 mi. | | | Funderwoods | Lodi | CA | 57.3 mi. | | | Playland Park | Reno | NV | 67.3 mi. | | | Wild Island | Sparks | NV | 69.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Waterworld USA | Sacramento | CA | 50.5 mi. | | | Wild Island Family Adventure Park | Sparks | NV | 69.7 mi. | | | Big Bear Park | Waterford | CA | 78.0 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Concord | CA | 95.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Apple Mountain Golf Resort | Camino | CA | 5.0 mi. | | | Sierra Golf Course | Placerville | CA | 11.6 mi. | | | Mace Meadow Golf & Country Club | Pioneer | CA | 22.8 mi. | | | El Dorado Hills Golf Course | El Dorado Hills | CA | 27.0 mi. | | | Course at Raspberry Hill | Auburn | CA | 28.0 mi. | | | DarkHorse | Auburn | CA | 28.0 mi. | | | DarkHorse Golf Club | Auburn | CA | 28.0 mi. | | | Ridge Golf Course | Auburn | CA | 28.0 mi. | | | Black Oak Golf Course | Auburn | CA | 29.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges | CA | 25.1 mi. | | | Kirkwood Ski Resort | Kirkwood | CA | 28.0 mi. | | | Ski Homewood | Homewood | CA | 32.1 mi. | | | Heavenly Ski Resort | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 34.6 mi. | | | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley | CA | 35.5 mi. | | | Bear Valley | Bear Valley | CA | 35.9 mi. | | | Alpine Meadows | Tahoe City | CA | 37.2 mi. | | | Donner Ski Ranch | Norden | CA | 40.4 mi. | | | Sugar Bowl Tahoe | Norden | CA | 40.4 mi. | | | Northstar-at-Tahoe | Truckee | CA | 44.7 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner | Truckee | CA | 44.7 mi. | | | Diamond Peak | Incline Village | NV | 47.2 mi. | | | Dodge Ridge | Pinecrest | CA | 51.4 mi. | | | Mount Rose Ski Area | Reno | NV | 67.3 mi. | | | June Mountain | June Lake | CA | 106.4 mi. | | | Mammoth Mountain | Mammoth Lakes | CA | 116.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Gold Discovery Site State Park | | CA | 16.6 mi. | | | Mormon Island Wetlands State Park | | CA | 28.7 mi. | | | Emerald Bay State Park | | CA | 29.7 mi. | | | D L Bliss State Park | | CA | 30.6 mi. | | | Sugar Pine Point State Park | | CA | 32.0 mi. | | | Negro Bar State Park | | CA | 32.7 mi. | | | Tahoe State Park | | CA | 37.4 mi. | | | Calaveras Big Trees State Park | | CA | 37.8 mi. | | | Burton Creek State Park | | CA | 38.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Genoa Courthouse Museum | Genoa | NV | 43.2 mi. | (History) | | Emigrant Trail Museum | Truckee | CA | 44.7 mi. | (History) | | Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center | Gardnerville | NV | 46.7 mi. | (History) | | Crocker Art Museum | Sacramento | CA | 50.5 mi. | (Art) | | Golden State Museum | Sacramento | CA | 50.5 mi. | (History) | | Stewart Indian Museum | Carson City | NV | 52.1 mi. | (History) | | Nevada State Railroad Museum | Carson City | NV | 52.1 mi. | (Technology) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Sacramento Zoo | Sacramento | CA | 50.5 mi. | | | Micke Grove Zoo | Lodi | CA | 57.3 mi. | | | Six Flags Marine World | Vallejo | CA | 101.2 mi. | | | The Oakland Zoo | Oakland | CA | 112.8 mi. | |
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