UPCOUNTRY AMADOR · CALIFORNIA
Explore Pioneer.
Head higher. Explore farther.
Mountain access, outdoor recreation and local services on the road toward the Sierra.
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Make Pioneer
your own.
Explore Pioneer businesses, services, outdoor recreation and events in Amador County. Use the local categories below to move from inspiration to real places you can visit.
Restaurants
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Explore →🍷Wineries
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Explore →🥾Things to Do
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Explore →🔧Local Services
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Explore →PLACES IN PIONEER
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discover local.
Browse places currently available in the Explore Amador directory for Pioneer.
Sequoia Drive-In
A drive-in style restaurant in Pioneer serving burgers and classic drive-in fare.
View place →Campground & RV ParkBear River Lake Resort
Lakeside campground near Pioneer offering RV sites with hookups, cabins, fishing, and swimming at Bear River Reservoir.
View place →MotelAmador Hotel
Simple roadside motel in Pioneer on Highway 88 with an on-site restaurant, a convenient stop for mountain travelers.
View place →Golf CourseMace Meadow Golf Club
Mountain golf course off Highway 88 near Pioneer offering high-elevation play among the pines.
View place →GroceryYoung's Payless Market IGA
Independent IGA grocery store and longtime community mainstay on Highway 88 with deli, bakery, and butcher offerings.
View place →Home FurnishingsSierra Mountain Home Furnishings and Gifts
Mountain-home furnishings and gift store along Highway 88 selling rustic furniture and gifts.
View place →Bar & GrillPlate 88 American Grill And Bar
Family-run American grill and bar on Highway 88 serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a creekside patio and Friday live music.
View place →Roadside CafeGibson's Roadhouse Cafe
Steampunk-themed roadside cafe on Highway 88 serving breakfast and lunch with an in-house bakery and dog-friendly patio.
View place →Chinese RestaurantLe's Chinese Restaurant
Long-running Chinese restaurant on Highway 88 serving classic Chinese and Asian dishes for lunch and dinner.
View place →WHAT'S HAPPENING
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to come back.
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