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Tree Service in Cameron Park
Just up the road from El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park is well within our reach. Ring (530) 670-0330 and we'll get a nearby tree pro booked to come by.
Tell us what the tree is doing and where it stands. We'll take it from there.
Brush, pines and oaks
Cameron Park lies in a chaparral belt, the brushy strip east of the Central Valley. Wild trees here are mainly gray pines and oaks, with small ponderosa groves in the higher spots.
Gray pines are tall and thin, with sparse needles. They can drop big branches in wind. Their tops are often heavy and far from the trunk.
The land runs from about 1,200 to 1,450 feet. That is a bit higher than El Dorado Hills. It is still not in the snow zone, which Wikipedia puts at 3,000 to 5,000 feet and up.
So here the worry is wind, hot summers and dry brush, not snow. A pine that leans after a wet winter is worth a look.
A town built around a ranch and a runway
Larry Cameron shaped the modern town. In the 1950s he bought a 5,000 acre block of foothills and planned ranching first, then a lake, a golf course, parks, homes and an airstrip.
The airpark is the most unusual part. Homes there have taxiways in front, and owners can roll a plane from a backyard hangar to a 4,051-foot runway. If your tree stands near the runway or the taxiways, tell us when you call. The pro should know before they bring any tall equipment.
Cameron Park Lake is small, but it matters. Trees by the shore get wet feet in winter and dry ones in summer. That swing can weaken roots over time.
Lots that vary
The town now holds ranches, houses, condos and apartments side by side. The 2020 census counted 7,610 housing units. Lots range from ranch size down to small suburban ones.
On a ranch-size lot, a tree may be a long way from the road. Tell the pro about gates and long driveways. On a small lot, the problem is the opposite. The tree is close to everything.
Cameron Park is unincorporated, like El Dorado Hills. County rules apply to trees here, not a city's. If your tree is an oak, ask the county Planning Division or your pro about permits first, unless it's an emergency.
What jobs cost
Pines and oaks cost about the same to take down, so height drives the price. The ranges are in the price table on the home page.
A pine with a broken top may need to come down in pieces from the top. A guide lists crane help at $1,500 to $2,500 for tall trees in tight spots.
Stump grinding is a separate line. If a gray pine comes down, ask the pro to price the stump during the same visit. See the services page for the other kinds of help we set up, and the home page for how costs compare.
Cameron Park questions
My gray pine leans after the storm. Is it done for?
Maybe not. Some lean for years. A new lean, or cracked soil at the base, calls for a pro to look soon.
Will a tree pro work near the airpark?
Often yes, once they know. Say the word runway on the phone and we will relay it.
Is there snow trouble in Cameron Park?
Seldom. The town is below the usual snow zone. Wind and summer heat are bigger worries.