Placerville Elks Lodge No. 1712

The California-Hawaii Elks Major Project

For the past 60 years, the California-Hawaii Major Project, Inc. (CHEMPI) raises funds and provide important therapies to children who would otherwise not be able to receive:

Occupational Therapy
Speech-Language Therapy
Preschool Vision Screening


Physical Therapy
Disabled Student Scholarship
The Eye Care Fund

Attention Elks R.V. ers and Campers

Come and stay at Placerville Elks Lodge # 1712 and enjoy the majestic beauty of the Sierra Foothills.
The area around our Lodge is especially beautiful a during the spring thru the fall. Within less than 1 hour drive there are many things to do. To the north there is Coloma with the “Gold Country Setting of Sutter's Mill In addition , the American River offers Kayaking and white water rafting with a collection of hiking trails. To the South in the Somerset area, there are a number of local small wineries who offer tasting tours, with a large selection of moderately priced wines! Less than 5 minutes away is one of the newest Indian Casinos the Read Hawk, that offers a buffet meal that is second to none. A little further east is the town of Placerville, known from the gold rush days as “Hangtown”! So come and stay at our campground and enjoy the many wonders of El Dorado County.