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alta, California

elevation: 3500'
population: 650
zip code: 95701

Mountain

mountain
terrain:
pine forests


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Alta

location:
Placer County
NE of Auburn
just off I-80

lodging

Alta
lodging

recreation

recreation:

  • mountain biking
  • backpacking
  • camping
  • fishing
  • hiking
    •  parks, forests, rivers & lakes

    parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

  • Tahoe National Forest
  • American River
  • Rollins Reservoir
  • Yuba River
  • North Fork American River
  • El Dorado National Forest
    •
    campgrounds

    alta campgrounds

    Tunnel Mills Group Camp
    Giant Gap Campground
    Forbes Creek Camping

    tent camping

    description:
    Pine forests near interstate. Plenty camping and outdoor recreation surrounding this rural, Sierra Nevada community.

    nearby towns
    nearby towns:
    Auburn
    Colfax
    Truckee
    Grass Valley
    Nevada City
    local links
    local links:

    Traffic Reports I-80
    Alta California (historic reference)

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