Overview
Sutter Creek is a city in Amador County, California. Amador City is a small town that is 2 miles (3.2 km) away.
4 sights · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Sutter Creek
Black Chasm Cavern
Sutter Creek Visitor Center
Monteverde Store Museum
Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 32°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Sonora)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SCK Stockton Metropolitan Airport, Stockton — 42 mi away. Directions
- SMF Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento — 47 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Black Chasm Cavern, Sutter Creek Visitor Center
- Afternoon Monteverde Store Museum, Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Map
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Understand
Place Sutter Creek Visitor Center
Get around
By bus
Amador Transit provides bus service. Their phone number is: +1 209 267-9395. The main transit center is at Sutter Hill.
See
See Sutter Creek Visitor Center
See Monteverde Store Museum
See Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock
Buy
Sleep
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