​From the gentle rolling foothills, ranches and towns to the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, the San Andreas Area CHP has so much to offer to the residents of California.  We handle all of Calaveras County and a portion of Alpine County.  With the population of just under 47,000, the Area continues to grow at a rapid pace.  Many San Francisco Bay Area and Central Valley residents have discovered what the locals have known for a long time: Calaveras County has a pleasant climate, diverse and beautiful landscapes, and the charming historical presence of the Gold Rush since 1849.

The topography of the San Andreas Area varies greatly.  The west end of Calaveras County is a foothill environment of cattle ranches, several reservoirs and small towns.  As the highways traverse east, toward the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the elevation sharply rises from 300 feet to over 8,200 feet.  As a result, the area attracts many outdoor enthusiasts to the ski slopes, the many lakes with great fishing, hunting areas and thousands of miles of hiking trails; all which allows one to enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains.

A quick look at the San Andreas Area Facts:

There is roughly 2,000 square miles of land area.  There is approximately 900 miles of state highway and county roads.  State Routes 4, 12, 26 and 49 traverse the area.  Roadways consist of two lanes with few passing lanes or turnouts.

Home to:

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Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee, attracting 15,000 visitors to an annual event each May.
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Bear Valley Ski Resort, a popular destination for several thousand skiers and snowboarders during the winter months. Winter chain controls are frequent at elevations of 3,000 and above.
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Big Trees State Park, known for its groves of Giant Sequoia Redwoods, attracting thousands of visitors each year during the spring, summer and fall seasons.