Calaveras County is a general law California County located in the heart of the California Gold Country. With its rich, colorful history, its place in literature (Mark Twain's Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and author Bret Harte), its beautiful scenery and fantastic recreational opportunities, Calaveras County is a wonderful place to live or visit.

The Mission of Calaveras County Government is to provide service, infrastructure and leadership necessary to advance a safe community, maintain a high quality of life, and to protect personal liberties for all of its citizens.