The Golf Club At Copper Valley

Semi PrivateThe Club serves members but also accepts some non-member public access, such as paid outside play.ActiveThe Club is currently open and operating.Golf-firstGolf is the Club's central focus, ahead of other amenities or social programming.RelaxedThe atmosphere is casual and low-key rather than formal.
  • 15th percentileCost, nationwide
  • 10Documented amenities
  • 1996Founded
Map illustration marking the location of The Golf Club At Copper Valley in Copperopolis, California.

The Golf Club At Copper Valley is a semi private country club in Copperopolis, California, in Calaveras County.

It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including practice facility, clubhouse, dining and other documented facilities.

The initiation fee runs around $2,500, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include golf and family memberships.

Culture research describes it as golf-first and relaxed.

The reported documented minimum first-year membership cost for Single Golf membership is $6,700. That is below the California median of $44,260. Nationwide, it is below the median of $31,000.

Location & Directions

1001 Saddle Creek Drive, Copperopolis, CA, 95228
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Membership & Golf Access Cost

It is below the California median of $44,260 and higher than about 7% of 107 comparable Clubs there.

The listed initiation fee for Single Golf membership is $2,500.

The listed monthly membership dues for Single Golf membership are $350.

Initiation fee

$2,500

One Time · Single Golf · Effective 2025

Membership dues

$350

Monthly · Single Golf · Effective 2025

These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.

Membership

Here's what's documented about how to join The Golf Club At Copper Valley, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.

This access model represents about 2.4% of 296 researched California Club records.

Membership options and availability

Membership types
Family Golf Membership; Single Golf Membership; Sports Club Membership
Golf membership
Yes
Family membership
Yes

Joining requirements

Application process
Contact the membership team to choose a current membership category and complete enrollment.

Amenities & Facilities

Reported amenities at The Golf Club At Copper Valley include practice facility, clubhouse, dining and other documented facilities.

Available amenities
  • Practice Facility
  • Clubhouse
  • Dining
  • Fitness
  • Pool
  • Tennis
  • Pickleball
  • Bocce
  • Golf Shop
  • Lodging

Golf

Golf at The Golf Club At Copper Valley includes 1 documented course.

Course overview

Courses
1
Course details
  • 18 holes

Course design

Architects
  • Carter Morrish

Policies

Documented policies for The Golf Club At Copper Valley cover guest access, dress requirements and tee times. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.

Guest policy
The golf course is open to the public; Sports Club house guests may use the gym, pool, tennis/pickleball courts and bocce when accompanied by a member.
Dress code
Collared shirts are required on the golf course and practice facilities; denim is prohibited and soft spikes are required.
Tee-time policy
Members may reserve tee times 30 days in advance.; The public may reserve tee times 25 days in advance.; Groups may reserve up to one year in advance; online tee-time bookings are limited to eight players.

Club Culture & Public Commentary

This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.

This documented Culture trait is shared by about 23.2% of 259 researched California Club records.

  • Golf-first
  • Relaxed

Culture context

A relaxed, golf-first semi-private facility centered on golf, practice and casual clubhouse use.

Club History

How long The Golf Club At Copper Valley has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.

  1. The course opened on July 1, 1996 under the Saddle Creek name.

  2. The Lodge opened in March 2000, expanding the golf property into a stay-and-play destination.

  3. The facility was renamed The Golf Club at Copper Valley in July 2019 after a change in ownership.

Additional statistics

Additional Statistics

Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for The Golf Club At Copper Valley: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in California and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.

Membership market position

First-year membership cost comparison

The reported documented minimum first-year membership cost for Single Golf membership is $6,700. It is below the California median of $44,260 and is higher than approximately 7% of 107 compatible peer records. It is below the nationwide median of $31,000 and is higher than approximately 15% of 1128 compatible peer records.

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Club age context

Founded in 1996

That represents about 30 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 14% of 271 other California Club records with a usable founding year and 15% of 3514 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1965 in California and 1959 nationwide.

Documented Club profile

Golf, fitness and dining

This combination is also documented at 189 other California Clubs and 1603 other Club records nationwide.

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Club culture

Relaxed

This documented Culture trait is shared by 23.2% of 259 researched California Club records and 26.1% of 3391 researched records nationwide.

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Sources & Verification

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  1. www.coppervalleygolf.com/membership/membership-categories Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
  2. www.coppervalleygolf.com/about-us/history Research SourceSupports: Club history
  3. www.coppervalleygolf.com Research SourceSupports: General research
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  1. www.coppervalleygolf.com/about-us Research SourceSupports: General research
  2. www.coppervalleygolf.com/Files/Library/TEETIMEPOLICYUPDATED… Research SourceSupports: General research
  3. www.coppervalleygolf.com/golf Research SourceSupports: General research
  4. www.coppervalleygolf.com/homepage/public-tee-times Research SourceSupports: General research
  5. www.coppervalleygolf.com/membership/membership-privileges Research SourceSupports: General research