Placer district, California, United States

Places to visit near Foresthill

Foresthill is a town in Placer district, California, United States, home to about 1,483 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Auburn State Recreation Area (14 km), Sugar Pine Reservoir (16 km) and Rainbow Falls Lake Clementine (23 km).

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

Foresthill at a glance

Location
Placer district, California, United States
Population
about 1,483
Coordinates
39.0202° N, 120.8180° W
Places within 50 km
83 (25 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 churches

Top places to visit near Foresthill

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Foresthill

75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Foresthill. The closest is Jakeys Hill (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Foresthill

56 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Foresthill. The closest is Ralston Afterbay Dam (8 km); the best-known is Sugar Pine Reservoir (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Foresthill

20 churches within 100 km of Foresthill. The closest is Auburn District Regional Park (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Foresthill

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Foresthill. The closest is Auburn State Recreation Area (2 km); the best-known is Auburn State Recreation Area (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Foresthill

17 parks within 100 km of Foresthill. The closest is Coloma Resort (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Foresthill

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Foresthill. The closest is Homestake Mine (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Foresthill

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Foresthill
  2. 2 km Auburn State Recreation Area · nature spot, Placer
  3. 2 km Homestake Mine · heritage site, Placer
  4. 16 km Auburn State Recreation Area · nature spot, Placer
  5. 9 km Rainbow Falls Lake Clementine · waterfall, Placer
  6. 35 km Sugar Pine Reservoir · reservoir, Placer
  7. 16 km Back to Foresthill

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Foresthill by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2675Jakeys Hill (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1756Ralston Afterbay Dam (8 km)
    Churches320Auburn District Regional Park (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens517Auburn State Recreation Area (2 km)
    Parks517Coloma Resort (31 km)
    Forts & heritage1214Homestake Mine (4 km)
    Waterfalls912Codfish Falls (15 km)
    Museums26Nevada County Narrow Guage Railroad Museum (39 km)
    Other attractions34Confidence Hall (40 km)
    Beaches & coast03Burnt Cedar Beach (97 km)
    Caves12Hawver Cave Gate A (26 km)
    Temples02Sacramento California Temple (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Fannette Island (78 km)
    Treks01Tahoe Rim Trail (81 km)

    Foresthill: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Foresthill?

    Auburn State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 14 km), Sugar Pine Reservoir (reservoir, about 16 km), Auburn State Recreation Area (nature spot, about 2 km), Rainbow Falls Lake Clementine (waterfall, about 23 km), Homestake Mine (heritage site, about 4 km), Three Queens Mine (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Foresthill?

    Jakeys Hill, about 7 km by road; Cock Robin Point (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Foresthill?

    Ralston Afterbay Dam, about 8 km by road; Sugar Pine Reservoir (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Foresthill?

    Auburn District Regional Park, about 32 km by road; Episcopal Church of Our Saviour (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Foresthill?

    Start in Foresthill, visit Auburn State Recreation Area, then Homestake Mine, then Auburn State Recreation Area, then Rainbow Falls Lake Clementine, then Sugar Pine Reservoir, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Foresthill?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Foresthill

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