Big Bend, California
Big Bend: Situated at an elevation of 5,738 feet in Placer County, this unincorporated community lies along the South Yuba River within the high Sierra Nevada mountains.
About
Big Bend is a city located in the county of Placer in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Big Bend
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Placer County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3055,-120.5180 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 06:38:21 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 41℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Big Bend is located at 39°18'20"N 120°31'5"W (39.3054600, -120.5179800).
Big Bend map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Big Bend, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182458 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village (NV) | 89451 |
Nearby Transit Stations (18)
Rail and bus stations connected to Big Bend, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOD | Soda Springs, California | 22002 Donner Pass Rd. | BUS |
| TRU | Truckee station | 10065 Donner Pass Road | RAIL |
| COX | Colfax | 99 Railroad St. at Church St. | RAIL |
| GRS | Grass Valley, California | 125 E. Main Street | BUS |
| SLT | South Lake Tahoe, California | 1000 Emerald Bay Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Big Bend.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Soda Spring Post Office | Soda Springs (CA) | 95728 |
Other cities in Placer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Placer County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Roseville | 144,725 | The fifth most populous city in Sacramento County, California. |
| Rocklin | 70,159 | The most populous city in Placer County, California. |
| Lincoln | 48,996 | The most populous city in Placer County, California. |
| Granite Bay | 20,402 | Census-designated place in California, USA |
| Auburn | 14,205 | City in California, United States |
| North Auburn | 13,022 | Census designated place |
| Loomis | 6,844 | City in California |
| Kings Beach | 3,796 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Meadow Vista | 3,217 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Colfax | 2,009 | City in California, USA |
| Foresthill | 1,483 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Tahoe Vista | 1,433 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Dollar Point | 1,215 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |