Stumpy Meadows reservoir is a 320 acre lake on Wentworth Springs Road east of Georgetown via Highway 193.  It has 40 developed camp sites and a boat ramp.  Boating is restricted to 5 miles per hour.  Don’t forget to see the Marshall Gold Discovery State historic park 8913 Main Street (Hwy 49) Coloma.

There are many sports and activities to participate in, in the area:
Horseback riding, hiking, biking,  running, fishing, tennis, rafting, golf, flying airplanes, quads and four wheeling are popular here.

Just a short drive away is the Tahoe area for more recreational opportunities.

All of the Georgetown Divide areas are an excellent place to raise a family, retire, breath clean air, or just escape from the city.

Auburn Lake Trails is one of the most active planned communities. Here residents enjoy riding and hiking trails that access the Western State trail, tennis courts, a nine hole golf course, swimming pool, library, equestrian center with barn, stables pasture, and lighted arena with grandstands, tot’s playground, recreation lake and beach with restrooms, playing field, volleyball, basketball, and campground. 

Greenstone is another quality development with trails, tennis and swimming closer to Placerville.

The Georgetown Divide area has a small airport right out of Georgetown.

The elevation of the area is from around 700 feet around Coloma, about 1000 up to 2100 in Cool, about 1500 to 2200 in Greenwood  about 1200 to 2900 in Garden Valley up to near 4000 feet near Stumpy Meadows.  The climate zone is great for gardening. Logically, El Dorado County is home to many premium vineyards and over 20 wineries.  Twenty five to 30 grape varieties are grown here, from Chardonnay to Zinfandel.  Call 800-306-3956 for more information.

Being in general “below the snow, and above the fog” The divide area can be one of the warmest areas in the Nation at times.  However, we also enjoy the occasional surprise snow which can last in the upper elevations long enough to make a snow man and see how long he lasts!

There are Public and Private schools in the area.  The Black Oak Mine Unified School District has averaged 2100 students in seven schools.  Northside in Cool, K-8, Creekside in Garden Valley, K-5, Otter Creek in Volcanoville, K-5, Divide High is a continuation school adjacent to Golden Sierra High which is a comprehensive high school grades 9-12 in Garden Valley.  Cool Christian School, established in 1990, provides a traditional academic program with a Christian emphasis for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.  Independent study or home school is offered through the Black Oak Mine district as well.  For more information on schools please call 530-333-8300.

The Georgetown Divide Recreation District (GDRD) formed in 1990 provides and enhances recreation opportunities.  The GDRD serves a 472 mile area and includes the communities of Cool, Greenwood, Pilot hill, Kelsey, Georgetown, and Garden Valley.  Call to find out more about the many classes and programs: 530-333-4000.  The Recreational district has received a grant to add a community facility in Greenwood.  Plans include a park, tennis, pool, and skateboard facility as well as equestrian arena.  We all are anxious to see what really is implemented for our community there!

While enjoying the country lifestyle, residents of the area are still close enough to Major shopping and economic centers nearby including The Auburn, Roseville, and Placerville areas.  The State Capital only an hour away, Tahoe only an hour plus away, and the Coast and City San Francisco roughly 2.5 to 3 hours away. 

Growing Business Area   
The Cool , Georgetown Divide areas offer basic services that are growing!  One small supermarket in Georgetown, and a brand new Holiday Supermarket  in Cool!  (Just opened!!) as Karen O'Brien writes this!  The new Supermarket center promises to hold host to many more businesses, and the bank plans to move to a new facility.  

Pick up a copy of the GEORGETOWN GAZZETTE to find out about the up-coming events and community organizations.  There really is something for everybody here!!!!