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About Orangevale, Sacramento County

Orangevale is a semi-rural community in northeastern Sacramento County, California, about 20 miles northeast of downtown Sacramento, bordered by Folsom to the east, Fair Oaks to the south along the American River, Citrus Heights to the west, and Granite Bay in Placer County to the north. Set on gently rolling oak-studded foothills, it began in the late 1880s as the Orange Vale Colony, a tract promoted for citrus and tree fruit, irrigated by early waterworks tied to the American River, and it retained a country character even as postwar growth brought suburban neighborhoods. Today, landmarks and gathering spots include the historic Orangevale Grange Hall, community parks and the Orangevale Community Center, while regional icons such as Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, Lake Natoma, the Nimbus Fish Hatchery, and the American River Parkway frame outdoor life. Visitors and residents enjoy hiking, cycling, horseback riding, boating, fishing, and paddleboarding, as well as weekly farmers markets and the annual Orangevale Pow Wow Days Town and Country Fair. Popular nearby places for dining and shopping cluster in Historic Folsom and along Greenback Lane, and local stables, nurseries, and small farms highlight Orangevale’s enduring blend of suburban convenience and agrarian roots. History, scenery, and access.