Economic Development

In the Past….

Angels Camp began in 1848 as a gold mining camp and quickly developed into a significant gold mining town, a position it kept until World War II when the gold industry shut down. Mining and timber played a significant role until the 1980s. Property and construction became leading employers from the 1980s until the collapse of the building industry in 2006-2007. Throughout this period retail sales have been the number one employment opportunity in Angels Camp. Since the mid-20th century, tourism has grown steadily due to Angels Camp’s location at the intersection of highways 4 and 49 and as a base camp for the vast recreation opportunities of the Sierra Nevada.

Angels Camp was incorporated as the City of Angels in 1912 — the only incorporated city in Calaveras County — and is seen today, and in the County’s General Plan, as the commercial hub of the County.

Moving Forward…

Heritage Oaks Retail Commercial Site map

• National department store chain
• Sports equipment & clothing
• Specialty clothing & shoes
• Boutique sports offerings
• Office supplies
• Gourmet cooking & equipment
• Game shop
• Craft & hobby
• Household furnishings & gifts
• Brew pub & sports bar
• Restaurants & specialty dining
• Additional hotel accommodations

Quick Links & Resources

• Angels Camp Branding, Development and Marketing Action Plan 11/08
• Retain Assessment Study, Buxton Company 12/10
• Destination Angels Camp Economic Development Plan 1/13
• Angels Camp General Plan