DorringtonCalifornia
Dorrington is a census-designated place (CDP) in Calaveras County, California, United States. The population was 519 at the 2020 census, down from 609 at the 2010 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Dorrington
Dorrington is a small unincorporated community in central California.
Officially, Dorrington is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 4.06 square miles.
📰 Dorrington News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dorrington Unique
- The only place in America named Dorrington — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Dorrington
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Dorrington
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park Visitor Center · Museum
- Big Stump · Attraction
- Campfire Center · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dorrington
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Calaveras South Grove Natural Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
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