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CityRed Bluff
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyTehama County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezonePacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)
Latitude40.178489
Longitude-122.23583
Population14,710
Density751.2 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code96080
Area Code530
County SeatRed Bluff
School DistrictRed Bluff Joint Union High School District

About Red Bluff, California

Red Bluff is a locality in Tehama County, California, United States. It has a population of 14,710. The population density is 751.2 people per km². Red Bluff is located at 40.1785°N, 122.2358°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Red Bluff is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 96080.

Red Bluff commands a singular prominence where the northern reaches of the Central Valley transition into a landscape of expansive, golden-hued plains. It lies 18.9 miles south of Anderson, CA (from Anderson, CA: bearing 170°T), and is situated 17.6 miles north of Corning. The Sacramento River carves a deliberate path through the terrain, its waters reflecting a sky that often turns the color of bruised plums during the final moments of sunset. To the east, the jagged, distant peaks of the Cascade Range anchor the horizon, standing as silent, snow-dusted sentinels over the valley floor. Within the immediate vicinity, Samual Ayer/Dog Island Park offers a quiet sanctuary of riparian woodland that softens the edges of the urban grid. Those seeking the stillness of deeper waters might travel nine miles to the shores of Table Mountain Lake, where the air grows heavy and sweet with the scent of sun-warmed earth.

Red Bluff emerged from the necessity of river travel and the steady pulse of agricultural commerce that defined early movement through this inland corridor. The local economy remains anchored in the traditions of the soil, with vast orchards and timber interests providing the fundamental fiber of the regional industry. History here is marked by the steady labor of those who recognized the fertility of the valley and the strategic advantage of the river crossing. Modern commerce continues to respect this heritage, balancing the demands of transport and trade against the slower, deliberate cycles of seasonal harvest. The industrious spirit of Red Bluff manifests in the quiet efficiency of its warehouses and the enduring vitality of its local markets.

A distinct, rugged individualism defines the cultural character of Red Bluff, shaped by a life lived in close proximity to the unpredictable rhythms of the land. The annual Red Bluff Round-Up stands as a defining event, drawing crowds to witness a display of grit and horsemanship that feels deeply connected to the western frontier. Among the notable figures associated with the region, the author William B. Ide once held a house here that now serves as a quiet monument to the era of early pioneers. Residents often gather in the shade of the local parks, where the dry heat of the afternoon yields to a cool, refreshing breeze descending from the hills. Life in Red Bluff moves with a measured pace, favoring the authenticity of long-standing traditions over the ephemeral trends of larger metropolitan centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Samual Ayer/Dog Island Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 350° N
  • River Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 139° SE
  • Campfire Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 253° W
  • Carl Coleman Courts (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 264° W
  • Mendocino National Forest (National Forest) — 0.7 mi, 074° E · 929k acres
  • Prime Cinemas (Cinema) — 1.0 mi, 150° SE
  • Fountain (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 081° E
  • Monolith (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 081° E
  • Portal (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 080° E
  • Sacramento River/bend Area Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 3.4 mi, 022° N
  • Sacramento River (Wild & Scenic River) — 3.9 mi, 015° N · 8,248 acres
  • Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.6 mi, 126° SE · 21k acres
  • Gray Davis Dye Creek Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.5 mi, 103° E
  • Paynes Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 6.0 mi, 023° NE · 2,104 acres
  • Jed's Overlook (Viewpoint) — 6.4 mi, 034° NE
  • Tehama County Museum (Museum) — 12.0 mi, 150° SE
  • Ishi Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 20.0 mi, 090° E · 42k acres
  • Lassen National Forest (National Forest) — 23.5 mi, 352° N · 1.1M acres
  • Amphitheater (Theatre) — 25.8 mi, 328° NW
  • Palo Cedro Video (Cinema) — 26.6 mi, 360° N
  • Nur Pon Salmon Run (Public Artwork) — 28.0 mi, 345° N
  • Turtle Bay Bird Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 29.3 mi, 346° N
  • Art Gallery (Gallery) — 29.4 mi, 346° N
  • Alta Schmidt House Museum (Museum) — 30.1 mi, 176° S
  • Shasta Lake Ranger Station (Attraction) — 36.6 mi, 352° N
  • Museum of Northern California Art (Museum) — 36.9 mi, 146° SE
  • Vertebrate Museum (Museum) — 37.2 mi, 146° SE
  • Janet Turner Print Museum (Museum) — 37.3 mi, 146° SE
  • Chico Art Center (Arts Centre) — 37.6 mi, 147° SE
  • Afterthought Mine (Historic Ruins) — 39.4 mi, 013° N

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About This Red Bluff Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Red Bluff, California. Coordinates: 40.178489, -122.23583. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Red Bluff includes the ZIP code (96080), telephone area code (530), county seat of Tehama County (Red Bluff), and school district assignment (Red Bluff Joint Union High School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
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