Placer

The Sierra Nevada and the North Fork American River define much of Placer County - deep canyons, pine-covered slopes and snow country have long shaped settlement, travel and outdoor recreation. The county extends from the Sacramento Valley foothills to the Lake Tahoe basin, creating a marked transition from warmer oak woodland to high-elevation forest. Auburn, the county seat, developed during the California Gold Rush and retains a prominent place in the region’s mining-era story. Farther east, communities around Lake Tahoe connect Placer County with one of the United States’ best-known alpine lakes. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around Placer County.

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