Idlewild, California
Idlewild: Situated in Placer County within the Sierra Nevada mountains, this small unincorporated community sits at an elevation of 6,234 feet along the Truckee River.
About
Idlewild is a city located in the county of Placer in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Idlewild
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Placer County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.1088,-120.1594 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 02:24:28 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 37℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Idlewild is located at 39°6'32"N 120°9'34"W (39.1088000, -120.1593600).
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Idlewild, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182458 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village (NV) | 89451 |
| 117195 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe (CA) | 96150 |
| 182564 | Western Nevada College | Carson City (NV) | 89703-7399 |
| 457110 | Carrington College-Reno | Reno (NV) | 89511 |
| 454555 | Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno | Reno (NV) | 89502 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Idlewild, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRU | Truckee station | 10065 Donner Pass Road | RAIL |
| SLH | Stateline Transit Center, California | 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd | BUS |
| SLT | South Lake Tahoe, California | 1000 Emerald Bay Road | BUS |
| SLN | Stateline, NV | 169 Highway 50 | BUS |
| SOD | Soda Springs, California | 22002 Donner Pass Rd. | BUS |
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 |