El Dorado County Jail – Placerville
El Dorado County, California • County Jail
El Dorado County Jail – Placerville
The Placerville jail houses the majority of El Dorado County inmates, supporting courtrooms, wildfire incidents, and Highway 50 patrols across the Sierra foothills.
Facility Address
300 Forni Road
Placerville, CA 95667
Main Number
(530) 621-6000
Jail information line: 24/7 automated directory
Jail Information
Visit the Sheriff’s corrections page for visitation, commissary, and mail details.
El Dorado Corrections DivisionOfficial Inmate Search
Use VINELink for custody notifications or to verify transfers.
California VINELink SearchFacility Snapshot
*Average daily population data reported by El Dorado County Sheriff, 2025.
Visiting & Travel Notes
- Located at the El Dorado County Government Center on Forni Road.
- Check the Sheriff’s corrections page for visiting reservations and mail procedures.
- VINELink offers custody notifications for inmates moving between Placerville and South Lake Tahoe jails.
- Highway 50 winter storms frequently delay travel—verify Caltrans alerts before heading to Placerville.
Sheriff Resources & Map
Review Sheriff updates, wildfire notices, and Highway 50 alerts before traveling.
Map location: 300 Forni Road, Placerville, CA 95667
USAJails.com is an informational resource and not affiliated with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office. Confirm visitation schedules, release procedures, and weather conditions directly with the Sheriff before traveling.