The practical anchor of the Hwy 4 corridor at 1,300 ft, with the events to match.
1,300 ft
Angels Camp is the only incorporated city in Calaveras County (pop 3,667) and the practical hub for everyone on the 4. Save Mart, Calaveras Lumber, Adventist Health, and Mike's Pizza, all on South Main. It's also Frogtown: the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee runs the third weekend of May and has been jumping frogs since 1928.
If you live up the hill in Arnold or Murphys, you end up in Angels Camp whether you planned to or not. It's where Save Mart is. It's where the urgent care is. It's where Calaveras Lumber sits at 155 S Main, and yes, it's Do it Best, not Ace. Ace is up in Arnold.
But Angels Camp isn't just the supply depot. The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee is the single biggest event on the corridor, four days the third weekend of May, with roots back to Mark Twain's 1865 short story. Frogtown (officially the Calaveras Fairgrounds at 2465 Gunclub Rd) also hosts All Hallows Faire in late October and a steady drumbeat of smaller events the rest of the year.
Eating here is unfussy and good. Mike's Pizza on South Main has won best pizza in three counties for a decade-plus and operates as the corridor's great equalizer: contractors, retirees, ski families, everyone goes. For a nicer night, Camps Restaurant sits inside Greenhorn Creek Resort with a seasonal California menu, and Golden Frog Bistro took over the old Rodz Grill space at 730 S Main and runs date-night service with locally sourced food. The Angels Camp Museum (30,000+ sq ft, one of the largest carriage and wagon collections in the country) is worth an actual stop, not just a drive-by.
Frogtown Classic BMX Days – September 10–13, 2026 The 4-day event features vintage and modern BMX racing on the original 1977 downhill track, a bike show and swap meet, open practice, and a free first-time racers orientation clinic. Also includes California Cup finals, NorCal HOF legends dinner, vendors and more. You can sign up on the Frogtown Classic International BMX Days: frogtownclassicbmxdays.com/
Celebrate California Wine Month this September! Join the Angels Camp Museum on Sunday, September 13th at 1:00 PM in the Carriage House for a fascinating look at 50 years of Calaveras wine and winemaking, featuring the local vintners and visionaries who helped shape the region’s modern wine history. Scott Klann, Newsome Harlow Wines Dre Vader, Vina Moda Winery Brian Klassen, Klassen Wines Stephen Kautz, Ironstone Vineyards Check in at the Main Building of the museum for your wristband and then settle in for an engaging time of stories, history, and insight into Calaveras County’s remarkable wine journey. The lecture is included with Museum admission, and Museum members get in free! Contact the Angels Camp Museum at 209-736-2963 for more information.
Join us for the 21st season of the Angels Camp Farmers Market! Come shop local, enjoy great music, and celebrate community with us in Utica Park. Sponsored by the Angels Camp Business Association, the market returns to our beloved Utica Park with the same vibrant atmosphere our community has come to love—featuring local farm-fresh produce, artisan craft vendors, local wines, and live entertainment. Friday nights are a time for friends and neighbors to gather, while visitors to our area experience the charm of Angels Camp and create memories to cherish. We are also happy to welcome back our wonderful Market Manager, Emily Louise who brings together local farmers, artisans, and musicians to create the lively Friday night vibe in Angels Camp. Utica Park – Angels Camp Fridays, June 12 through September 25 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
We’re excited to announce the lineup for our 772 Concert Series! Tickets are on sale now through our website, prospect772.com/calendar • August 1 – Midnight Flyer (Eagles Tribute) – $27.72 online | $30 at the door • September 19 – Star Dogs (70’s Pop/Dance) – $12.77 online | $15 at the door • September 26 – Plan B (Classic Hits) – $12.77 online | $15 at the door • October 10 – Breakaway (Blues Infused Rock) – $12.77 online | $15 at the door • October 24 – Boomer (Classic Rock) – $17.72 online | $20 at the door All concerts begin at 5 PM After purchasing your tickets, there’s no need to print your confirmation or bring a ticket. Simply give us your name at the door, and we’ll have you on our guest list. Food will be available for purchase at each concert, with food truck announcements coming soon. Please note: Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited on the property.
Like what you see? Get this in your inbox every Thursday.
We'll email a confirm link. No Thursday email until you tap it.
Join us for a night of Line Dancing at the Miners Lounge in Downtown Angels Camp. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:00pm.
Join us for the 21st season of the Angels Camp Farmers Market! Come shop local, enjoy great music, and celebrate community with us in Utica Park. Sponsored by the Angels Camp Business Association, the market returns to our beloved Utica Park with the same vibrant atmosphere our community has come to love—featuring local farm-fresh produce, artisan craft vendors, local wines, and live entertainment. Friday nights are a time for friends and neighbors to gather, while visitors to our area experience the charm of Angels Camp and create memories to cherish. We are also happy to welcome back our wonderful Market Manager, Emily Louise who brings together local farmers, artisans, and musicians to create the lively Friday night vibe in Angels Camp. Utica Park – Angels Camp Fridays, June 12 through September 25 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
We’re excited to announce the lineup for our 772 Concert Series! Tickets are on sale now through our website, prospect772.com/calendar • August 1 – Midnight Flyer (Eagles Tribute) – $27.72 online | $30 at the door • September 19 – Star Dogs (70’s Pop/Dance) – $12.77 online | $15 at the door • September 26 – Plan B (Classic Hits) – $12.77 online | $15 at the door • October 10 – Breakaway (Blues Infused Rock) – $12.77 online | $15 at the door • October 24 – Boomer (Classic Rock) – $17.72 online | $20 at the door All concerts begin at 5 PM After purchasing your tickets, there’s no need to print your confirmation or bring a ticket. Simply give us your name at the door, and we’ll have you on our guest list. Food will be available for purchase at each concert, with food truck announcements coming soon. Please note: Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited on the property.
Join us for a special evening in memory of Lilly Butler, celebrating her spirit and passion for the rodeo community. This memorable night will bring friends, family and supporters together for dinner, dancing, and fundraising to support a meaningful cause. Guest will enjoy a delicious dinner catered by Up Country Catering, followed by an exciting evening featuring a silent auction, live auction, raffle prizes and GUN RAFFLE and DANCING! Proceeds from the event will go towards scholarship supporting young ladies who aspire to become rodeo queens as well as those currently holding a rodeo queen title. These scholarships help empower young women to pursue their goals while continuing the tradition, leadership, and horsemanship that rodeo queens represent. Get Tickets
One email Thursday morning with what's coming up in Angels Camp and the rest of the corridor. No spam, no ads.
We'll email a confirm link. No Thursday email until you tap it.
The Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee runs the third weekend of May at the Calaveras Fairgrounds (Frogtown), 2465 Gunclub Rd. It's a four-day fair: frog jumping contest, livestock, carnival rides, crafts, and live entertainment. The frog jump tradition started in 1928. See frogtown.org for current dates and tickets.
Mark Twain Medical Center, about 10 minutes north in San Andreas at 768 Mountain Ranch Rd. It's a Dignity Health / CommonSpirit facility. For same-day non-emergency care, Angels Camp Rapid Care is at 23 N Main St, run by Adventist Health Sonora.
Mike's Pizza Pasta and Ribs on South Main is the default for everyone, open since 1993 and ten-plus years of best-pizza wins. For something nicer, Camps Restaurant at Greenhorn Creek Resort does a seasonal California menu, and Golden Frog Bistro at 730 S Main is the local date-night spot.
About 10 to 12 minutes, 8.3 miles up Hwy 4. Angels Camp sits at 1,300 ft, Murphys at 2,400 ft. The two towns function as a pair: Angels Camp has the groceries, lumber, and medical care; Murphys has the tasting rooms and the walkable Main Street.
No. The closest Supercharger is in Copperopolis, about 15 minutes south at The Square at Copper Valley (100 Town Square Rd). 12 stalls, up to 250kW. Non-Tesla EVs need a NACS adapter. It's the only fast-charging on the corridor.
