Placer district, California, United States

Places to visit near Dollar Point

Dollar Point is a town in Placer district, California, United States, home to about 1,215 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 75 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 beaches & coast and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Chapel of the Transfiguration (7 km), Mount Pluto (9 km) and Martis Camp Conservation Easement (14 km).

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Dollar Point, California
Dollar Point, Placer district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dollar Point at a glance

Location
Placer district, California, United States
Population
about 1,215
Coordinates
39.1880° N, 120.0999° W
Places within 50 km
189 (92 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Dollar Point

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dollar Point

103 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dollar Point. The closest is Mount Pluto (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dollar Point

61 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dollar Point. The closest is Lake Tahoe Dam (6 km); the best-known is Lake Tahoe (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Dollar Point

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dollar Point. The closest is Dollar Point (1 km); the best-known is Burnt Cedar Beach (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dollar Point

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dollar Point. The closest is Burton Creek State Park (4 km); the best-known is Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Dollar Point

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Dollar Point. The closest is Eagle Falls Lake Tahoe (14 km); the best-known is Eagle Falls (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Dollar Point

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dollar Point. The closest is SS Tahoe (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Dollar Point

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dollar Point
  2. 7 km Chapel of the Transfiguration · church, Placer
  3. 14 km Lake Tahoe · lake, Placer
  4. 23 km Burnt Cedar Beach · beach, Washoe
  5. 20 km Martis Camp Conservation Easement · viewpoint, Placer
  6. 5 km Mount Pluto · viewpoint, Placer
  7. 9 km Back to Dollar Point

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dollar Point by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints75103Mount Pluto (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4861Lake Tahoe Dam (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1818Dollar Point (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens816Burton Creek State Park (4 km)
    Waterfalls1415Eagle Falls Lake Tahoe (14 km)
    Forts & heritage1111SS Tahoe (21 km)
    Parks38Ross Gold Park (37 km)
    Churches17Chapel of the Transfiguration (7 km)
    Museums36Watson Cabin (5 km)
    Other attractions45Big Spring (19 km)
    Treks22PCT - California Section K (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Fannette Island (33 km)
    Caves11Cave Rock (26 km)

    Dollar Point: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dollar Point?

    Chapel of the Transfiguration (church, about 7 km), Mount Pluto (viewpoint, about 9 km), Martis Camp Conservation Easement (viewpoint, about 14 km), Lake Tahoe (lake, about 15 km), Burnt Cedar Beach (beach, about 16 km), Mount Baldy (viewpoint, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dollar Point?

    189 places on Spotwander: 75 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 beaches & coast, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dollar Point?

    Mount Pluto, about 9 km by road; Martis Camp Conservation Easement (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dollar Point?

    Lake Tahoe Dam, about 6 km by road; Lake Tahoe (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Dollar Point?

    Dollar Point, about 1 km by road; Patton Beach (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dollar Point?

    Start in Dollar Point, visit Chapel of the Transfiguration, then Lake Tahoe, then Burnt Cedar Beach, then Martis Camp Conservation Easement, then Mount Pluto, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dollar Point?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Dollar Point

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dollar Point’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dollar Point on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.