The Forks, California

The Forks: Situated in Mendocino County at an elevation of 640 feet, this census-designated place lies at the confluence of the East and West Forks of the Russian River.

About

The Forks is a city located in the county of Mendocino in the U.S. state of California.

Quick Facts about The Forks

State California (United States)
County Mendocino County
Latitude & Longitude 39.1910,-123.2078
Time Zone America/Los_Angeles
Local time 11:40:05 (6th November 2026)
Weather 68℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

The Forks is located at 39°11'28"N 123°12'28"W (39.1910000, -123.2077800).

The Forks map

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Weather

68°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 8 mph NW Today

Mostly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to The Forks, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
118684 Mendocino College Ukiah (CA) 95482

Nearby Transit Stations (11)

Rail and bus stations connected to The Forks, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
UKH Ukiah, California 711 East Perkins Street BUS
WTS Willits, California 200 E. Commercial Street BUS
CLV Cloverdale, California Citrus Fair Road and Asti Road BUS
LTV Laytonville, California 44900 Highway 101 BUS
HEA Healdsburg (Singletree Inn), California 165 Healdsburg Ave. BUS

Closest post offices linked to The Forks.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Calpella Post Office Calpella (CA) 95418

Other cities in Mendocino County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mendocino County , CA.

City Name Population Title
Ukiah 15,883 City in Mendocino County, California
Fort Bragg 7,222 City in Mendocino County, California (United States)
Willits 4,831 City in California, USA
Laytonville 1,227 Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California
Talmage 1,130 Census-designated place in Mendocino County, California