Sat31Oct
Trick or Treat in the Town Square
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Copperopolis: Copper Country at the Base of the 4
The foothills stop where the Square at Copper Valley is the social anchor and the Tesla Superchargers actually work.
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What's happening in Copperopolis this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1)?
This weekend in Copperopolis: Trick or Treat in the Town Square on Saturday at Copperopolis Town Square.
- Saturday: Trick or Treat in the Town Square
Copperopolis sits at about 1,000 ft on Highway 4, roughly 20 minutes west of Angels Camp. The Square at Copper Valley (Tipsy Frog Wine Bar, Griff's BBQ, Gold Dust Pizza & Moe's Tavern, Bandit's) is the social hub, and there are 12 Tesla Superchargers at 100 Town Square Rd, the only fast EV charging in the immediate area.
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Copperopolis is the foothills, not the mountains. At ~997 ft, it's the first real stop coming up Hwy 4 from the valley, and it doesn't pretend to be Murphys or Arnold. It's a planned resort community built around golf and the Town Square, and locals up the hill will tell you it feels like its own thing.
The center of gravity is The Square at Copper Valley (100 Town Square Rd). Tipsy Frog Wine Bar, Griff's BBQ & Grill, Gold Dust Pizza with Moe's Tavern attached, and Bandit's Restaurant & Bar all sit within walking distance of each other. Copper's Java House is a block off the Square on McCarty for coffee and ice cream. Town Hall Arts on Egan Street runs a gallery, frame shop, and art classes.
Golf is the other draw. The Golf Club at Copper Valley (formerly Saddle Creek) is a Carter Morrish design that opened in 1996. It pairs with Greenhorn Creek in Angels Camp on the 'Play the Creeks' package if you want 36 holes in two days. And yes, the 12-stall Tesla Supercharger at the Square is one of the few reasons EV drivers from the Bay Area can plan a Hwy 4 trip without anxiety.
Coming up in Copperopolis
Sat7Nov
Best of Calaveras Award Dinner: Caddyshack Edition
Community sourcedCommunity$70The Calaveras Chamber of Commerce's annual Best of Calaveras Award Dinner, Caddyshack-themed this year, at The Golf Club at Copper Valley. Tickets are $70 at calaveras.org/best-of-calaveras. For sponsorships or auction donations, contact admin@calaveras.org or 209-875-5182.
4:30 PM - 8:00 PMCopperopolis·The Golf Club at Copper Valley
Sat7Nov
Friends and family concert, fundraiser for first responders in Calaveras County
Live MusicHold the date, November 7, 2026, 5 PM to 10 PM. More to come…
5:00 PM - 10:00 PMCopperopolis·Obrynes Ferry Rd., Copperopolis, CA
Wed11Nov
2026 Veterans Day Community Pancake Breakfast
CommunityAdults $10 / Veterans & Kids (10 or under) $5Join us as we salute our beloved Veterans with family and friends. Meet your neighbors while enjoying a delicious pancake breakfast buffet. There will be friendly family style seating under a rainbow of colorful Lake Tulloch Quilter’s handcrafted quilts and, as always, under the…
8:00 AM - 10:30 AMCopperopolis·Copperopolis Historic Armory
Wed11Nov
Veterans Day Parade
CommunityFreeJoin us for the annual Veterans Day Parade at The Town Square at Copper Valley Date & Time: November 11 at 11:00 AM Location: Copperopolis Town Square / The Town Square at Copper Valley, Copperopolis, CA Hosted by the Copperopolis VFW Post 12118 Admission: Free and open to the…
11:00 AMCopperopolis·Copperopolis Town Square
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Sat14Nov
Copper Fire Volunteer Assoc. Chili Cook Off
CommunityTicketedJoin us for the 17th Annual Chili Cook Off, all proceeds benefit the Copperopolis Fire Volunteer Association Delicious Chili, Fun for all ages, kid bounce house and Local vendors. $20 for 10 Chili Tastings (While supplies last)
11:00 AM - 3:00 PMCopperopolis·Copperopolis Town Square
Wed25Nov
Copper Valley Turkey Trot
Sports9:00 AMCopperopolis·The Golf Club at Copper Valley
Sat24Apr
Goonies & Pirates
Festival$125Two nights of camping with live music on the stage Friday and Saturday nights at Rocksteady Adventures. Relax with a paddle out on the private reservoir or sit in on a campfire. Costume contests, kids activities, fishing and more Goonies fun. Vendors welcome with a ticket…
2:00 PMCopperopolis·Rocksteady Adventures
Worth a trip if…
- →If you're driving up from the Bay Area in an EV: 12 Superchargers at the Square (100 Town Square Rd, up to 250kW). Charge, grab Griff's BBQ or Gold Dust Pizza, keep going up the hill.
- →If you're planning a guest's stay: Copperopolis is a legitimate dinner option on arrival night. It's the first real food on Hwy 4 east of the valley.
- →If you golf: The Golf Club at Copper Valley plus Greenhorn Creek in Angels Camp is a real two-course weekend. Stay at the Copper Valley lodge or bungalows.
- →If you're a day-tripper from Stockton or Modesto: it's about an hour to the Square. Lunch, walk it off, then decide whether to push another 30 minutes up to Murphys.
- →If you just want a quiet wine bar that isn't on Murphys Main Street: Tipsy Frog is open seven days a week and isn't fighting tasting-room crowds.
Worth knowing
- ·Copperopolis sits at about 997 ft elevation. It does not get the snow that Arnold and Bear Valley get. Chain control on Hwy 4 starts much higher up.
- ·The Square at Copper Valley is the commercial center, not the historic Copperopolis townsite. The address to plug into Maps is 100 Town Square Rd.
- ·The Tesla Supercharger at 100 Town Square Rd has 12 stalls (V3, up to 250kW) and has been live since March 2021. Non-Tesla EVs need a NACS adapter.
- ·The Golf Club at Copper Valley was Saddle Creek Golf Resort until July 2019. Same Carter Morrish course, new ownership and branding.
- ·Griff's BBQ & Grill is at 304 Town Square Rd. Open Mon-Thu 11:30-8, Fri-Sun 11-8.
- ·Tipsy Frog Wine Bar is open Mon/Wed/Thu/Sun noon to 7, Fri-Sat noon to 9. Closed Tuesday.
- ·Copper's Java House (631 McCarty St) does coffee and ice cream in the same stop, which matters if you've got kids.
- ·Hwy 4 between Copperopolis and Angels Camp has been in active construction (the Wagon Trail project). Build extra time into your drive.
- ·Angels Camp is the nearest grocery (Save Mart, ~12 minutes east). Stockton is ~50 minutes west for anything bigger.
- ·Murphys is about 25 minutes further up Hwy 4. Arnold is about 45. Worth knowing if you're using Copperopolis as a base.
About Copperopolis
› What is there to do in Copperopolis, CA?
The Square at Copper Valley (100 Town Square Rd) anchors the town: Tipsy Frog Wine Bar, Griff's BBQ, Gold Dust Pizza & Moe's Tavern, Bandit's, and Copper's Java House. The Golf Club at Copper Valley is the main outdoor draw, with a Carter Morrish course that opened in 1996. Town Hall Arts on Egan Street runs a gallery and art classes.
› Where can I charge a Tesla or EV on Highway 4?
The Tesla Supercharger at 100 Town Square Rd in Copperopolis has 12 stalls, up to 250kW, live since March 2021. It's the only fast EV charging on the Hwy 4 corridor between the valley and Bear Valley. Non-Tesla EVs need a NACS adapter.
› Is Copperopolis the same as Saddle Creek?
Saddle Creek Golf Resort was renamed The Golf Club at Copper Valley in July 2019 after Copper Valley Development Partners bought it. It's the same Carter Morrish course, same location at 1001 Saddle Creek Drive in Copperopolis. The lodge, bungalows, and Copper Grill are still on-site.
› How far is Copperopolis from Murphys or Arnold?
Murphys is about 25 minutes east on Hwy 4. Arnold is about 45 minutes. Angels Camp sits between them, roughly 12 minutes from the Square. Note: the Wagon Trail construction project between Copperopolis and Angels Camp can add time, especially weekdays.
› Is Copperopolis worth a stop on the way up Highway 4?
Yes if you need food, gas, or an EV charge before the climb. Griff's BBQ and Gold Dust Pizza are solid casual options, and Tipsy Frog is open seven days for wine. It's not a destination wine town like Murphys, but it's a proper dinner stop and the Square is walkable.
