Big Bend, Placer County, California
Big Bend - Rainbow | |
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| Coordinates: 39°18′20″N 120°31′05″W / 39.30556°N 120.51806°W | |
| 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.