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Amador County
Peaceful Foothills Living
Pine Grove is a quiet, friendly community nestled in the pines of upper Amador County. Situated along the scenic Highway 88 corridor, it serves as a convenient stop between the valley and the high Sierra. The town is home to Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, one of the most significant Miwok cultural sites in California, and offers easy access to hiking, fishing, and mountain recreation.
Walk among ancient Miwok grinding stones and visit the reconstructed village
Head up toward Kirkwood for breathtaking Sierra Nevada scenery
Enjoy pine-scented trails and foothill wildflowers in season
Join local gatherings, holiday festivals, and farmers market days
A 135-acre state historic park preserving the largest collection of bedrock mortars in North America, with 1,185 mortar holes, 363 ancient petroglyphs, a reconstructed Miwok village, and the Chaw'se Regional Indian Museum.
6 activities →An operating gold mine and prospecting camp at the confluence of three forks of the Mokelumne River, offering hands-on gold panning, sluicing, metal detecting, cabin and tent camping, and swimming in natural river pools.
4 activities →Peaceful campsite among oaks and pines at the state park
Hotels, inns, and B&Bs a short drive down the hill