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LAKE OROVILLE SRA, CA

Description

Season for Peak Fees:05/15 to 09/15

This man-made lake was formed by the tallest dam in the country (770 feet above the stream bed of the Feather River). Encompassing approximately 28,450 acres near the City of Oroville, the park offers family and group camping, boating, an extensive system of horse, bicycle, and hiking trails, and a state-of-the-art horse camp. The park features "floating campsites," moored in a cove. The area includes the Feather River Fish Hatchery, built by the Department of Water Resources, to replace lost spawning areas for salmon and steelhead. Displays on the State Water Project and the area's natural and cultural history are featured at the Visitor's Center.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • ADA Access
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Comfort Station
  • Disabled Access Site
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Group Camping
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trails
  • Horseback Riding
  • Information Center
  • Iron Ranger
  • Marina
  • Nature Trails
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Store - Convenience
  • Swimming
  • Visitors Center
Alerts and Important Information
For the best answers to questions concerning any visitor information, please contact:
Lake Oroville Visitor Center - Ph. #: (530) 538-2219
917 Kelly Ridge Road Oroville, CA 95966

Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

Your DMV Disabled Placard/License Plate does not automatically give you a discount on your campsite. You will need to obtain a CA State park-issued Disabled Discount Pass (DDP) or Distinguished Veterans Pass (DVP).

  • Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.

  • All other campgrounds at Lake Oroville are available by reservation between May 6th and October 2nd of each year. They're available the rest of the year through a first come first serve basis.

  • Loafer Creek and Lime Saddle Campgrounds are subject to closure during the off-season.

  • To book a Group site you must have at least NINE occupants between Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

  • Floating campsite check in is at the Spillway entrance station Friday - Saturday. For check in at other times or other days contact the Lake Oroville Visitor Center for instructions at (530) 538-2219. Exact locations of the floating campsites depend on lake elevation. Detailed information on the locations will be provided at check in. Pets are prohibited on the floating campsites.

  • 2013 Reservation Season:

    • Family, Group, Hook-up Sites: Reservations available May 3 - October 5. Bidwell Canyon Sites 1-39 are 1st1st when not on reservations; Bidwell Canyon Sites 40-75 as well as all other family, group, and hook-up sites are closed when not on reservations.

    • Loafer Creek Horse Camp: Reservations available all year.

    • Floating Campsites: Reservations available April 1 - October 31. Closed when not on reservations. These dates are subject to change depending on lake conditions.

    • Getting There:

    Bidwell Canyon Campground
  • Ph. #: (530) 538-2218
  • Bidwell Canyon Road & Arroyo Drive
  • Oroville, CA 95966
  • Latitude: 39 degrees 32' 03.00" N ||| Longitude: 121 degrees 27' 23.26" W
    BIDWELL CANYON: 68 miles north of Sacramento on Highway 70 to Highway 162; 8 miles east on Highway 162 to Kelly Ridge Rd, left on Kelly Ridge Rd to Arroyo Dr.

    Lime Saddle Campground
  • Ph. #: (530) 876-8516
  • 3428 Lime Saddle Road
  • Paradise, CA 95969
  • Latitude: 39 degrees 40' 33.25" N ||| Longitude: 121 degrees 33' 32.84" W
    LIME SADDLE: North of Sacramento on Highway 70 to Pentz Road; left on Pentz Road, right on Lime Saddle Road, take a right at campground entrance sign, proceed to kiosk.

    Loafer Creek Campground
  • Ph. #: (530) 538-2217
  • Loafer Creek Road
  • Oroville, CA 95966
  • Latitude: 39 degrees 31' 41.61" N ||| Longitude: 121 degrees 26' 43.88" W
    LOAFER CREEK: 68 miles north of Sacramento on Highway 70 to Highway 162. 9.5 miles east on Highway 162 to Loafer Creek, left into the park.

    SPILLWAY: 68 miles north of Sacramento on Highway 70 to Highway 162; 6.5 miles east on Highway 162 to Canyon Dr, left on Canyon Dr to Oroville Dam, and cross the dam.

    • Contact Information:

    Mailing Address:

    LAKE OROVILLE SRA
    Visitor Center
    917 Kelly Ridge Road
    OROVILLE CA 95966-9222

    Phone Number:

    Information: (530)538-2219