Camino

Camino is a 158 MW hydroelectric power plant in El Dorado County, California, operated by Sacramento Municipal Util Dist. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1963 and 1968.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity
157.8 MW
155.9 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
1963–1968
EIA plant ID
430

Where it is

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County
El Dorado County, California
Coordinates
38.8288, -120.5371
Balancing authority
BANC
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Sacramento Municipal Util Dist
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

Every plant Sacramento Municipal Util Dist reports to EIA →

Camino: FAQ

Where is Camino?
In El Dorado County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Camino?
158 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Camino?
EIA-860M names Sacramento Municipal Util Dist as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Camino LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Sacramento Municipal Util Dist here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Camino LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Camino still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.