Sat19Sep
Saturday Night Music in Copper Valley Town Square
Live Music
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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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.
What's happening in Copperopolis
Sun20Sep
Calaveras Wildfire Victims Fundraiser
Live MusicJoin us on September 20, 1:00pm – 6:00pm, for live music from three local Bands! Bring your chairs, blankets and enjoy a day of giving to help our fellow citizens. Food & beverages will be available from local restaurants in the Town Square.
1:00 PM - 6:00 PMCopperopolis·Copperopolis Town Square
Wed23Sep
Floating Sound Bath Experience
OtherWe’re back for our 3rd year offering our unique Floating Sound Bath Experience at the Gateway Hotel Pool in the Copperopolis Town Square.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCopperopolis·Gateway Hotel Pool
Sat26Sep
Copperopolis Summer Concert Series
Live Music6:00 PMCopperopolis·Copperopolis Coppertown Square
Sat26Sep
Saturday Night Music in Copper Valley Town Square
Live MusicBring your lawn chairs and enjoy a wonderful evening in the Town Square. Local vendors, several bar & Restaurant options. Please support local, NO outside beverages or Food. Free Admission.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCopperopolis·Copperopolis Town Square
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Thu1Oct
New venue, concert series begins May 1st, 2027
Live MusicNew venue opening October 2026, 30 acres located in Copperopolis California. Original Copper mine built in the 1800s, tons of wonderful history. For more information contact Gina Dorst at 650-483-4620,Ginasdorst@gmail
12:00 AMCopperopolis·Obrynes Ferry Rd., Copperopolis, CA
Fri16Oct
EskiCup 2026
Other10:00 AMCopperopolis·The Golf Club at Copper Valley
Sat17Oct
Welcome Home's Fall Makers Market
Community11:00 AMCopperopolis·Copperopolis Armory
Sat31Oct
Trick or Treat Street
KidsGet your costumes ready for a fun evening in the Town Square! To sign up for a candy booth contact Allison at Gatewayadventureco@yahoo.com
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCopperopolis·Copperopolis Town Square
Sat14Nov
17th Annual 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
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.
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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.
