Camino (Spanish for "Path")[3] is a census-designated place[4] in El Dorado County, California,[2] and, per the 2010 census, has a population of 1,750.

Being well more than half a mile above sea level, it snows several times per year in the community.

Nearby cities and towns include Pollock Pines, Placerville, Diamond Springs, El Dorado, Grizzly Flats, Somerset, Coloma, Garden Valley, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, and Lotus.

It is also known for its many Christmas tree farm ranches and the annual Apple Hill Run.

Camino is located about halfway between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe on U.S. Route 50.

[9] Federally, Camino is in California's 4th congressional district, represented by Democrat Mike Thompson.