Information for visitors to the census designated place
of Foresthill in Placer County, California.
Quick Facts About Foresthill
STATUS: Census Designated Place
POPULATION: Greater than 1,480 (as of 2010)
SIZE: About 11.2 square miles
ELEVATION: About 3,230 feet above sea level
ZIP CODE: 95631
COUNTY: Placer County
TOURISM REGION: California Gold Country
LOCATION: Northern California
Attractions in Forest Hill
Foresthill Bridge
Bridge on California State Route 49 that crosses the
North Fork of the American River. It is 731 feet above
the riverbed, making it one of the highest bridges in
the United States, in terms of deck height.
The bridge is also known as the Auburn Bridge and
the Auburn-Foresthill Bridge. It can be seen in the
Vin Diesel film "Triple X" (aka xXx) and in the ending scenes of
the Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler film "The Ugly Truth".
Foresthill Leroy E. Botts Memorial Park
Community park located at 24601 Harrison Street in
the town of Foresthill. Facilities and amenities include
barbecue and picnic areas, a playground, gazebo, volleyball
courts, horseshoe pits, two baseball fields, a basketball
court, tennis courts a concrete dance floor.
Foresthill Divide Museum
Information on the official Web site of the Foresthill
Divide Historical Society about the Foresthill Divide
Museum. Describes the museum's main exhibits and its
May through October operating hours.
Foresthill Veteran's Memorial Hall
Meeting hall and special event venue located about one block
north of Foresthill's main business strip.
Forest House Lodge
Wedding and special event venue located at
24590 Main Street in Foresthill. Phone: 530-367-2840
Monte Verde Inn
Wedding and special event venue at 18841 Foresthill Road
in Foresthill, California. Phone: 530-888-8123
Sugar Pine Reservoir
Lake created by building the Sugar Pine Dam across
Shirttail Creek. Recreational facilities include two campgrounds,
a boat ramp, a swimming beach, hiking trails, and a picnic area.
Main activities are boating, camping, fishing, hiking,
and swimming. Located about 17 miles northeast of Foresthill.
Forest Hill Divide Loop Trail
11.2 mile trail used mostly for mountain biking,
hiking, and trail running.
Lodging in Forest Hill
Christmas Tree Vineyard Lodge
Offers overnight accommodatons in six rooms, all
with private bathrooms and queen size beds. A full breakfast
is available at the lodge and shared facilities include
a kitchen and a lounging area with a fireplaces, books,
satellite television, and a DVD player.
Located about 10 miles from the Sugar Pine Reservoir,
about 12 miles outside of Foresthill and about
17 miles from the Robinson Flat Campground.
Address: 38400 Foresthill Road. Phone: 916-599-0141
Somehwhere Over the Rainbow Lodge (CLOSED)
36100 Foresthill Road
Foresthill, California
Dining in Forest Hill
Dragon In Chinese Restaurant
24620 Main Street
Foresthill, California
Phone: 530-367-6668
Stone's Brew Coffee Shop
24482 Main Street
Foresthill, California
Phone: 530-367-6686
Sugar Pine Pizza
24340 Main Street
Foresthill, California
Phone: 530-367-4992
Closed Foresthill Restaurants
- Foresthill Joe's Coffee Shop (24482 Main Street)
- Ore Cart Steakhouse and Red Dirt Saloon (24601 Foresthill Road)
- Over Easy at the Starlite (23103 Foresthill Road)
- Subway of Foresthill (24500 Main Street)
About Forest Hill
Foresthill Divide Chamber of Commerce
Established to promote commerce, industry, recreation,
and the general interests of the Foresthill Divide Community.
Wikipedia Introduction to Foresthill
Article with general information about the Placer County community of
Foresthill. Includes the town's history, geography, climate,
points of interest, and demographics.
Near Foresthill
Weimar
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Colfax
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Auburn
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North Auburn
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Meadow Vista
About Placer County
California Gold Country
High Sierras of California
Northern California Travel Guide
