Forebay, California
Forebay: Situated in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Placer County at an elevation of 4,416 feet, this small community lies within the Tahoe National Forest near the North Fork American River drainage.
About
Forebay is a city located in the county of Placer in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Forebay
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Placer County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2366,-120.7366 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 00:40:29 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 45℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Forebay is located at 39°14'12"N 120°44'12"W (39.2365700, -120.7366000).
Forebay map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East northeast wind 2 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Forebay, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COX | Colfax | 99 Railroad St. at Church St. | RAIL |
| GRS | Grass Valley, California | 125 E. Main Street | BUS |
| SOD | Soda Springs, California | 22002 Donner Pass Rd. | BUS |
| ARN | Auburn | 277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St. | RAIL |
| TRU | Truckee station | 10065 Donner Pass Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Forebay.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Post Office | Alta (CA) | 95701 |
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 |