Forest, California
Forest: Located at an elevation of 4,587 feet in the northern Sierra Nevada mountains, this Sierra County settlement is situated within the Tahoe National Forest along Oregon Creek.
About
Forest is a city located in the county of Sierra in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Forest
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Sierra County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.4913,-120.8530 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 16:06:13 (15th September 2026) |
| Weather | 57℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Forest is located at 39°29'29"N 120°51'11"W (39.4912800, -120.8530000).
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Weather
57°F
Mostly Clear
0 to 5 mph NE
Tonight
Mostly clear. Low around 57, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Brownsville, Elizaville, Forest City, Forks of Oregon, Forks of Oregon Creek, Marietta, Yomana
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Forest, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114433 | Feather River Community College District | Quincy (CA) | 95971-9124 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Forest, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRS | Grass Valley, California | 125 E. Main Street | BUS |
| COX | Colfax | 99 Railroad St. at Church St. | RAIL |
| SOD | Soda Springs, California | 22002 Donner Pass Rd. | BUS |
| TRU | Truckee station | 10065 Donner Pass Road | RAIL |
| ORV | Oroville, California | Hwy 70 and Grand Ave. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Forest.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alleghany Post Office | Alleghany (CA) | 95910 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Forest, Virginia census-designated place in Bedford County, Virginia, United States. with a population of 9,106 people.
- Forest, Mississippi city in Mississippi, United States. with a population of 5,483 people.