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Amador County

Volcano

A Hidden Gold Rush Hamlet

~100 2,053 ft

Volcano is a tiny, enchanting hamlet tucked into the pine-covered hills of upper Amador County. Once one of the richest Gold Rush towns in California, it now charms visitors with its beautifully preserved historic buildings, the famous Daffodil Hill each spring, and the intimate Volcano Theatre Company. With fewer than 200 residents, Volcano feels like stepping back in time.

Where to Eat

  • Volcano Union Inn
  • St. George Hotel dining room

Where to Shop

  • Volcano General Store

Things to Do

Visit Daffodil Hill in spring

See hundreds of thousands of daffodils bloom on a family ranch

Explore Black Chasm Cavern

Take a guided tour through stunning underground crystal formations

See a play at Volcano Theatre

Catch a performance in one of the Mother Lode's most charming venues

Wander the historic town

Discover old stone buildings, the jail, and mining relics

Activities & Destinations

Where to Stay