Discover Amador
15 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Pardee Reservoir
Located near the Sierra Nevada foothills, this reservoir offers scenic views and opportunities for landscape photography. It's perfect for capturing serene lake environments.
Mercer Caverns
Located near Jackson, these stunning caves offer unique geological formations and opportunities for cave and rock photography.
Rocky Road Trail
Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, this trail offers scenic views and opportunities for landscape and wildlife photography.
Shenandoah Valley Vineyards
The Shenandoah Valley in Amador County is renowned for its picturesque vineyards and wineries, offering stunning backdrops for photography. The rolling hills and lush vineyards provide an idyllic setting for capturing landscapes and intimate portraits.
Consumnes River Gorge
Located just outside Jackson, this gorge offers breathtaking views of the Consumnes River, suitable for landscape and nature photography.
Butte Mountain
Part of the Sierra Nevada range, Butte Mountain offers panoramic views and opportunities for landscape and mountain photography.
Waterloo
A scenic area along Highway 88 and the Calaveras River, perfect for capturing landscapes and nature photography.
Drytown
Known for its poppy fields and rural landscapes, Drytown provides a serene and natural setting for photography, especially during spring when the flowers are in bloom.
Plymouth Winery
A charming winery with scenic views of the surrounding vineyards, suitable for capturing vineyard landscapes and wine country photography.
Fiddletown
A historic gold mining town with charming rustic buildings, offering opportunities for vintage and landscape photography.
Volcano, CA
This historic town in Amador County features old buildings and a charming rural landscape, ideal for capturing rustic and vintage photography.
Amador City Main Street
This small town offers a quaint main street with shops, restaurants, and historic buildings, ideal for capturing urban and architectural photography.
Jackson Reservoir
A serene body of water providing opportunities for nature and wildlife photography, especially during early morning or late afternoon.
Amador County Fairgrounds
Host to various events and festivals throughout the year, the fairgrounds offer a dynamic setting for event and festival photography.
Plymouth, CA Downtown
The small town of Plymouth offers a charming downtown area with historic buildings, making it a great spot for urban and street photography.