Head to the friendly city of Placerville
The mountains and wildlife create a pretty picture of Placerville. Travellers especially like the restaurants, skiing and hiking in this welcoming and relaxing city. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in and around Placerville
Do you want to discover top things to see and do during your stay? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Placerville a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Telluride Ski Resort (12.6 mi / 20.3 km)
- Orvis Hot Springs (19.1 mi / 30.8 km)
- Ouray Hot Springs Pool (20.7 mi / 33.4 km)
- Silverton Mountain Ski Resort (23.5 mi / 37.8 km)
- Trail Town Still (19.1 mi / 30.7 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Placerville
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Placerville is a great place to get outside. Here are a few of the area's most stunning features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Bear Creek Trail (14.3 mi / 23.1 km)
- Alta Lakes (14.5 mi / 23.3 km)
- Town Park (14.6 mi / 23.4 km)
- Blue Lakes Trail (14.7 mi / 23.7 km)
- Bear Creek Falls (15.2 mi / 24.4 km)
- Kilpacker Trail (15.2 mi / 24.5 km)
Seasonal weather in Placerville
Travellers enjoy Placerville for its skiing. If you're interested in winter sports, you might consider visiting in March, January, December or February, when snowfall averages 61 cm and temperatures average -9°C.
Transport options to and around Placerville
The nearest airport is in Telluride, CO (TEX-Telluride Regional), located 9.3 mi (15 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Montrose, CO (MTJ-Montrose Regional), which is 34.4 mi (55.4 km) away.