Today, it’s a popular feature of the Calaveras County Fair – the longest running county fair in California. Inspired by the Mark Twain story that propelled him to fame, the Calaveras Jumping Frog Jubilee has been a feature of Angels Camp culture since 1928 when the first frog jump was held to celebrate the paving of Main Street. You can read up on some Mark Twain history in this recent New Yorker article. Here, we celebrate our connection to America’s master storyteller with Twain Talks at the Mark Twain Trading Post, a Mark Twain History Trail and an annual celebration: the Mark Twain Wild West Fest. There’s so much more to enjoy in this area… be sure to stop by the Calaveras Visitors Center to get full details and a VIP discount card.Samuel Clemens’ connection to Angels Camp not only launched his career as Mark Twain with his first successful short story based on a story overheard in the Angels Hotel’s saloon, it also made an indelible mark on Angels Camp. Angels Camp RV ResortĮnjoy nearby Gold Rush towns including historic Main Street Angels Camp with its boutique shopping, restaurants and movie theater, exciting caverns and zip lines, championship golf courses, state parks:Ĭalaveras Big Trees – home of the giant sequoias, and Columbia State Historic Park. Jumping Frog Jubilee, the resort is also just across the highway from the beautiful New Melones Lake offering hiking, biking, equestrian trails, boating, kayaking, water-skiing and fishing on one of California’s largest lakes. Amenities include: seasonal pool, fire pits, dog park, playground, sand volleyball, horseshoes, kitchen pavilion, meeting room, laundry, propane, dump station, and WiFi.Ĭentrally located close to nearly two dozen Calaveras wineries and home of the annual Located just a few miles south of historic downtown Angels Camp, you’ll have a perfect spot to relax between your adventures through California’s Gold Country. With full hookups, comfortable lodges, rustic cabins and tent sites available year-round. The resort is perfect for groups, families, and couples. Angels Camp RV Camping Resort is a family-friendly park with over 100 sites.

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