Big Bend, Placer County, California facts for kids
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Big Bend - Rainbow
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 Big Bend - Rainbow
Location in California
Big Bend - Rainbow
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Placer County |
| Elevation | 5,738 ft (1,749 m) |
Big Bend or Rainbow is an unincorporated community in Placer County, California. Big Bend is located on the South Yuba River, 1 mile (1.6 km) east-southeast of Cisco Grove. It lies at an elevation of 5738 feet (1749 m).
Big Bend was the site of a travelers' inn and grocery store on the Lincoln Highway. The historic Rainbow Lodge is nearby. Today Big Bend consists of a US Forest Service campground, a fire station, and a few vacation homes.
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