| Campo Seco | |
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| — Unincorporated community — | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Calaveras County |
| Elevation[1] | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Reference #: | 257 |
Campo Seco ("dry camp" in Spanish) is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It sits an elevation of 564 feet (172 m) above sea level and is located at . The community is in ZIP code 95226 and area code 209.
Founded by Mexicans in 1849, the mining camp was quite cosmopolitan, with forty different nationalities of miners. The town was almost destroyed by a fire in 1854, but as the placers were still producing, much of the town was rebuilt. Most of the buildings that are still standing date from after the fire. The town also contains the largest living cork oak tree in California, which was planted in 1858.
The town today is registered as California Historical Landmark #257.
The first post office was established in 1854.[2]
In the state legislature Campo Seco is located in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Dave Cox, and in the 25th Assembly District, represented by Republican Kristin Olsen. Federally, Campo Seco is located in California's 3rd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +7[3] and is represented by Republican Dan Lungren.