Placer district, California, United States

Places to visit near Cool

Cool is a town in Placer district, California, United States, home to about 4,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 parks and 10 churches. The must-see places are Rainbow Falls Lake Clementine (8 km), Auburn District Regional Park (13 km) and Auburn State Recreation Area (16 km).

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Cool, California
Cool, Placer district, California, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cool at a glance

Location
Placer district, California, United States
Population
about 4,100
Coordinates
38.8872° N, 121.0147° W
Places within 50 km
114 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Cool

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cool: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cool

54 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cool. The closest is Mani'pa Gulch (18 km); the best-known is Secret Ravine (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cool

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cool. The closest is North Fork Dam (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Cool

25 parks within 100 km of Cool. The closest is Coloma Resort (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Cool

23 churches within 100 km of Cool. The closest is Auburn District Regional Park (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cool

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cool. The closest is Auburn State Recreation Area (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Cool

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Cool. The closest is Calcutta Falls (5 km); the best-known is Rainbow Falls Lake Clementine (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Cool

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cool
  2. 16 km Auburn State Recreation Area · nature spot, Placer
  3. 9 km Rainbow Falls Lake Clementine · waterfall, Placer
  4. 11 km Auburn District Regional Park · church, Placer
  5. 24 km Folsom Lake Sra-Salmon Falls Ent · waterfall, El Dorado
  6. 22 km Coloma Resort · park, El Dorado
  7. 18 km Back to Cool

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How to reach Cool

    All places near Cool by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cool by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2154Mani'pa Gulch (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2050North Fork Dam (7 km)
    Parks2125Coloma Resort (18 km)
    Churches1023Auburn District Regional Park (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens720Auburn State Recreation Area (16 km)
    Waterfalls1417Calcutta Falls (5 km)
    Museums712Griffith Quarry Museum (17 km)
    Forts & heritage910No Hands Bridge (5 km)
    Other attractions34Community Observatory (27 km)
    Caves12Hawver Cave Gate B (4 km)
    Temples12Sacramento California Temple (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Fannette Island (99 km)

    Cool: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cool?

    Rainbow Falls Lake Clementine (waterfall, about 8 km), Auburn District Regional Park (church, about 13 km), Auburn State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 16 km), Folsom Lake Sra-Salmon Falls Ent (waterfall, about 17 km), Coloma Resort (park, about 18 km), Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (nature spot, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cool?

    114 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 parks, 10 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cool?

    Mani'pa Gulch, about 18 km by road; Cock Robin Point (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cool?

    North Fork Dam, about 7 km by road; Halsey Forebay Dam (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Cool?

    Coloma Resort, about 18 km by road; Coyote Pond Park (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cool?

    Start in Cool, visit Auburn State Recreation Area, then Rainbow Falls Lake Clementine, then Auburn District Regional Park, then Folsom Lake Sra-Salmon Falls Ent, then Coloma Resort, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cool?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Cool

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cool’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Cool on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.