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CityRio Oso
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySutter
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude38.961006
Longitude-121.544405
Population437
Density25.0 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code(s)95674
Area Code530
County SeatYuba City
School DistrictEast Nicolaus Joint Union High School District

About Rio Oso, California

Rio Oso is a locality in Sutter County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 437. The population density is 25.0 people per km². Rio Oso is located at 38.9610°N, 121.5444°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95674.

Rio Oso lies in a landscape shaped by the gentle curves of the Bear River, its waters a vital artery through this flat, agricultural expanse. It lies 9.3 miles south of Olivehurst, CA (from Olivehurst, CA: bearing 177°T), and is situated 4.2 miles south of Plumas Lake. The land here is predominantly given over to cultivation, a patchwork quilt of fields that shift in color with the seasons, from the vibrant green of spring growth to the golden hues of late summer. Scattered stands of oak trees punctuate the horizon, their sturdy branches reaching skyward like ancient sentinels, while the distant, hazy outline of the Coast Ranges offers a subtle backdrop. The air itself carries a particular quality, often warm and dry, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and ripening crops, a palpable stillness broken only by the hum of agricultural machinery or the distant cry of a hawk. The history of Rio Oso is intimately tied to its fertile land and the steady presence of the Bear River. For generations, the economy here has been rooted in agriculture, with farmers tending to the bounty of the Central Valley, cultivating crops that feed communities far and wide. This enduring connection to the soil has fostered a culture of hard work and resilience, a quiet understanding of the land's rhythms. Just a short distance away, O'Connor Lakes offer a peaceful respite, a place where the reflections of the sky mirror the placid nature of the surrounding countryside, and the nearby Plumas Ranch Park provides a sanctuary for local flora and fauna, a testament to the region's natural heritage.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Plumas Ranch Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 354° N
  • Bear River Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 357° N
  • Feather River Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 228° SW
  • Lake of the Woods State Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 1.9 mi, 242° SW
  • Bobelaine Sanctuary (Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 251° W
  • Ken Poerner Rivers Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.4 mi, 235° SW
  • South Sutter Baseball Fields (Local Recreation) — 3.3 mi, 180° S
  • Sutter Bypass Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 216° SW
  • Starbend Fishing Access (State Recreation Area) — 3.9 mi, 329° NW
  • Plumas Lake Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 349° N
  • Toyota Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 019° N
  • Leahn Joshua Halprin Lagoon (Monument) — 10.4 mi, 342° N
  • Sutter National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.0 mi, 297° NW · 5,234 acres
  • WWII German Prisoner of War Cell Block (Monument) — 11.7 mi, 038° NE
  • California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 12.1 mi, 348° N
  • Cotton Rosser Arena Pavilion (Theatre) — 12.5 mi, 346° N
  • Mary Aaron Memorial Museum (Museum) — 12.8 mi, 349° N
  • Northrop T-38 A Talon (Monument) — 12.8 mi, 027° NE
  • Sutter County Museum (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 339° N
  • Lincoln Museum (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 109° E
  • The Gift (Public Artwork) — 14.4 mi, 109° E
  • Roseville Utility Exploration Center (Museum) — 17.6 mi, 139° SE
  • Roseville Telephone Museum (Museum) — 20.3 mi, 136° SE
  • Roseville Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 20.3 mi, 137° SE
  • Cinemark Movie 5 (Cinema) — 24.0 mi, 210° SW
  • McCann Stadium (Stadium) — 25.8 mi, 101° E
  • United Artist Arden Fair 6 (Cinema) — 25.8 mi, 165° S
  • General Gomez Arts (Gallery) — 26.0 mi, 099° E
  • Plumas National Forest (National Forest) — 34.1 mi, 034° NE · 1.2M acres
  • Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument (National Monument) — 38.3 mi, 236° SW · 598k acres

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About This Rio Oso Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rio Oso, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.961006, -121.544405. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Rio Oso and Sutter County.

Detailed location data for Rio Oso includes the ZIP code (95674), telephone area code (530), county seat of Sutter County (Yuba City), and school district assignment (East Nicolaus Joint Union High School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rio Oso is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone.