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About River Highlands Ranch
River Highlands Ranch is a wedding venue serving couples across the Sacramento area from Smartsville. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Barn at Wheatland Hills, The Ranch At Lone Oak Longhorns Venue. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near River Highlands Ranch
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Smartsville, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Temporary Lodging Facility
- Gold Miners Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
- Holiday Lodge
- Stagecoach Motel
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Sacramento
How much do wedding venues cost in Sacramento?
Venue pricing in Sacramento spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Sacramento?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Sacramento weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, October, November. The driest months are July, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56° | 41° | 21% | 4:28 PM | 5:09 PM |
| Feb | 62° | 44° | 25% | 5:07 PM | 5:44 PM |
| Mar | 68° | 47° | 19% | 6:38 PM | 7:13 PM |
| Apr | 74° | 49° | 10% | 7:07 PM | 7:42 PM |
| May | 81° | 54° | 7% | 7:33 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Jun | 89° | 59° | 2% | 7:52 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jul | 94° | 61° | 0% | 7:50 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Aug | 94° | 61° | 0% | 7:23 PM | 7:59 PM |
| Sep | 89° | 59° | 1% | 6:38 PM | 7:13 PM |
| Oct | 79° | 53° | 6% | 5:51 PM | 6:27 PM |
| Nov | 65° | 45° | 14% | 4:13 PM | 4:52 PM |
| Dec | 56° | 41° | 20% | 4:04 PM | 4:45 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Sacramento 5 Ese (4.6 mi from Sacramento). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Sacramento.
Getting to Sacramento
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SMF Sacramento International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| SCK Stockton Metropolitan Airport | 50 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| CCR Buchanan Field | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Bay | 75 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Sacramento; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 8600 Big Oak Valley Rd, Smartsville, CA 95977, USA
- Where
- Smartsville · 43 miles north of central Sacramento
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Sacramento
- One of 177 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (530) 639-1682
- Website
- Visit site
From River Highlands Ranch's website
“Perfect for weddings and private parties, River Highlands Ranch is hidden gem in the foothills of Northern California. With 400 acres of ranch and vineyard River Highlands Ranch adds rustic charm and elegance to your special day.”riverhighlandsranch.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outdoor ceremony, Ceremony and reception on site, Getting-ready suites, On-site lodging, Tables and chairs included
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $17,000
- Capacity
- Up to 250 guests
Read from riverhighlandsranch.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with River Highlands Ranch before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Smartsville
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