California Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Colfax, California

Population: 1,306

Located in Placer County

Filled with charm and small-town atmosphere, Colfax is located in California's Sierra Foothills between Sacramento and Reno. Just off Interstate 80, Colfax is a convenient stop for vacationers traveling from the San Francisco Bay Area to destinations near Lake Tahoe and beyond. Situated between the Bear River and the North Fork of the American River, Colfax offers the very best in recreation opportunities with biking and hiking trails, parks and access to rivers and lakes.

The rich history of Colfax is closely tied to the gold rush and the original transcontinental railroad. The town started as a central transportation, communications and gathering place and it remains so today. It is small, steeped in history and known as the "Gateway" to the High Sierra Mountains and all their beauty, recreation and riches.