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Rio Dell, California
Rio Dell, Sonoma County, California is located in California
Rio Dell, Sonoma County, California
Rio Dell, Sonoma County, California
Location in California
Rio Dell, Sonoma County, California is located in the United States
Rio Dell, Sonoma County, California
Rio Dell, Sonoma County, California
Location in the United States
Country United States
State California
County Sonoma
Elevation
118 ft (36 m)
Time zone UTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
95436
Area code 707
FIPS code 06-60914
GNIS feature ID 1659789

Rio Dell is a small area in California. Its name comes from Spanish. Río Dell means "Dell River." A "dell" is a small valley or hollow.

Rio Dell is part of Forestville, California. It used to be an unincorporated community. This means it was not officially a town or city. It was managed directly by Sonoma County.

Where is Rio Dell Located?

Rio Dell sits on the south side of the Russian River. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of downtown Forestville. The main road through Rio Dell is River Road. This road runs from the northwest to the southeast.

Nearby Communities

  • To the northwest of Rio Dell is Hollydale.
  • To the southeast is Mirabel Park.

Fun at Steelhead Beach Regional Park

Rio Dell is right next to Steelhead Beach Regional Park. This park is a great place for outdoor fun. It has a nice beach where you can relax. There are also picnic areas for families and friends. You can enjoy a meal outdoors.

River Activities

The park also has a special area. This area is for launching small boats. You can put kayaks or canoes into the Russian River. It's a perfect spot for water adventures.

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