Lake Wildwood California Map

About Lake Wildwood, California

Lake Wildwood is a locality in Nevada County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,792. The population density is 627.1 people per km². Lake Wildwood is located at 39.2329°N, 121.2005°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95946.

Lake Wildwood rests in a gentle embrace of rolling foothills, where the Sierra Nevada's grandeur begins to soften. It lies 23.2 miles east-north-east of Yuba City, CA (from Yuba City, CA: bearing 74°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west of Grass Valley. The landscape here is a rich mosaic of sun-dappled ponderosa pines and sturdy oaks, their branches reaching skyward like weathered hands. Clearings reveal meadows dotted with wildflowers in spring, a vibrant carpet under skies that often hold the deep, clear blue of high country. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of pine needles and dry earth, especially potent in the late afternoon when the sun slants low, casting long, theatrical shadows across the terrain. The very contours of the land suggest a patient shaping, a slow unfolding of ridge and hollow, leading the eye towards the glint of water. The history of this region is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its people and the land's enduring bounty. Originally shaped by the Gold Rush era, the surrounding Nevada County still whispers tales of prospectors and pioneers, though the gleam of gold has long since faded from the creeks. Today, Lake Wildwood thrives as a residential haven, its economy buoyed by the close proximity to larger urban centers and the allure of its natural setting. The lake itself, a central jewel, offers a year-round draw for recreation, its shores alive with the laughter of families and the gentle lapping of water against docks. Local traditions are often tied to the seasons, from summer barbecues that linger into twilight to the quiet contemplation of autumn's fiery foliage, a testament to a life lived in harmony with the rhythms of the natural world.

About This Lake Wildwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake Wildwood, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Lake Wildwood and Nevada County.

Detailed location data for Lake Wildwood includes the ZIP code (95946), telephone area code (530), county seat of Nevada County (Nevada City), and school district assignment (Penn Valley Union Elementary 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 Lake Wildwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.