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Tree Removal in Camino
Trees to deal with in Camino? Call (530) 454-8845. We'll send a local pro to look them over.
Camino is about 4.7 miles west of Pollock Pines in a straight line. It's our next-door neighbor down Highway 50.
Call (530) 454-8845or use the short estimate form
Camino in a few facts
Camino had 1,871 residents in 2020. It's a census-designated place. Its ZIP is 95709. The land runs between 3,000 and 3,500 feet, so it snows several times a year.
Camino is roughly midway along the Highway 50 drive from Sacramento to Tahoe. People drive through on the way to the snow. In fall, Camino is a popular area for apple picking.
Camino is known for Christmas tree farm ranches and the annual Apple Hill Run. For the orchards, see our Apple Hill page.
Farm trees and forest trees
You may see two kinds of trees in Camino. There are planted ones, on farms. And there are big forest trees.
They need different handling:
- Farm trees. Rows of smaller trees. Usually grown for a purpose. Removal is about clearing rows or taking out sick ones.
- Forest trees. Tall, mixed and often crowded. Beetle trouble and fire risk are the worries.
If you aren't sure which you have, tell the pro. A grove of old pines by the house isn't the same job as a field of young trees.
A fire safe council of its own
Camino has its own Fire Safe Council, an associate of the El Dorado Fire Safe Council. Its goal is to make the greater Camino area tougher against wildfire. It teaches people about defensible space and home hardening.
That's good news for you. Local volunteers are working on the same problem. Find out about meetings before fire season.
The county council also offers free chipping twice a year for primary homes. See our defensible space page for the details.
Trees to watch
- Dead pines near the house. UC IPM warns that an infested tree can be dead within one season.
- Crowded stands. Beetles like them, says UC IPM.
- Limbs hanging over the roof or the drive.
- Trees leaning after a snow load.
- Stumps from old jobs that you've been meaning to deal with.
What it costs in Camino
Camino sits lower than Pollock Pines, but the jobs look the same. Size and access set the price.
| What | Usual price | Where from |
|---|---|---|
| Short tree, to 30 ft | $150 to $450 | This Old House |
| Mid-size, 30 to 60 ft | $450 to $1,200 | This Old House |
| Tall, 60 to 80 ft | $800 to $1,500 | This Old House |
| Any conifer | $200 to $2,100 | Fixr |
Prices above come from This Old House (March 2026) and Fixr (January 2025). They are national numbers, not quotes.
A pro may offer a lower price per tree if you do several in one visit. Ask.
Burn rules
Burning yard debris is allowed outside declared fire season only, and it needs a free permit. Piles can't be bigger than four feet by four feet. Check the burn day line at (530) 621-5897 before you light. The Camino Fire Safe Council's page points people to the same burn day information.
Meet your neighbors
The Camino Fire Safe Council holds a monthly meeting on the 4th Monday in June, July and August. The Moose Lodge hosts them, on 8 Mile Road. Check the council's Facebook page for current dates.
It's a good place to ask what other homeowners are doing about dead trees. You may find a neighbor who wants the same work, and a pro may offer a better price for two jobs on one road.
Camino questions
Is Camino part of Apple Hill?
Not exactly. Apple Hill is a group of ranches in and around Camino. Many folks mix the two up.
Can you remove a Christmas tree row?
Tell us what you have when you call. We'll find a pro who handles that kind of job.
How far is Camino from Pollock Pines?
About 4.7 miles in a straight line, down Highway 50.
Nearby
See Apple Hill, Pleasant Valley, Sierra Springs and Pollock Pines.