Campo Seco
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California
Campo Seco is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Calaveras County, California. It sits at 564 ft (172 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Valley Springs, 2.8 miles SE.
- 564 ftelevation · 172 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 95226main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Campo Seco
Campo Seco (Spanish for "Dry Field") is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in Calaveras County, California, United States. It sits at an elevation of 564 feet (172 m) above sea level and is located at 38°13′38″N 120°51′12″W. The community is served by ZIP code 95226 and area code 209.
Founded by Mexicans in 1849, the mining camp was quite cosmopolitan, with forty different nationalities of miners. The town was almost destroyed by a fire in 1854, but as the placers were still producing, much of the town was rebuilt. Most of the buildings that are still standing date from after the fire. The town also contains the largest living cork oak tree in California, which was planted in 1858. In 1856, Deputy Sheriff Robert H. Paul hunted the Tom Bell (outlaw) gang in the vicinity.
The town today is registered as California Historical Landmark #257.
The first post office was established in 1854.
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| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Calaveras County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Land area | 1.30 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2207° N, 120.8591° W |
| ZIP codes | 95226, 95225 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0610536 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Campo Seco
- Valley Springs2.8 mi SE
- Camanche North Shore5.4 mi W
- Paloma5.8 mi NE
- Wallace6.0 mi W
- Rancho Calaveras6.0 mi S
- Buena Vista6.2 mi NW
- Camanche Village7.6 mi NW
- Jackson10.0 mi NE
- San Andreas10.3 mi E
- Mokelumne Hill10.3 mi NE
- Martell10.5 mi N
- Ione10.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Campo Seco
What county is Campo Seco in?
Campo Seco is in Calaveras County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Campo Seco, CA?
The main ZIP code is 95226. Other ZIP codes: 95225.
What is the elevation of Campo Seco?
564 feet (172 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Campo Seco?
Valley Springs (2.8 mi), Camanche North Shore (5.4 mi), Paloma (5.8 mi), Wallace (6.0 mi), Rancho Calaveras (6.0 mi).
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