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Recreation Region: Yuba River Ranger District

Alpha Omega Observation Site

Rest area off of HWY 20 with sweeping views of historic diggins and hydraulic mining remnants along the Sierra Nevada Mountains. There is a short interpretive trail with an observation deck.

Current Conditions
Some trees are down at site.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

No fees are required for this site

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.31522

Longitude: -120.75323

Directions

From Nevada City: Take HWY 20 west roughly 17 miles. Located off of HWY 20.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

No restroom available

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Interpretive Areas/ExhibitsInterpretive Areas/Exhibits

Last updated December 19, 2025