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ATTENTION: Lake Oroville SRA: Loafer Creek and portions of the Dan Beebe trails are closed for a special event on Sunday, April 12, 2015. For more information Click Here
Attention: Reservation holders for floating campsites arriving Thursday-Sunday will need to check in at the Spillway Launch Area (530-538-2216). Visitors with floating campsite reservations held Monday-Wednesday will need to check in at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center, located at 918 Kelly Ridge Rd in Oroville(530-538-2219). Reservation holders who will be arriving after 5 pm at any point during the week need to contact the Lake Oroville Visitor Center prior to arrival in order to make other arrangements for check-in.

At this time, visitors are able to launch at Spillway, Bidwell Canyon, and Lake Oroville Marina.

ATTENTION BLOOMER NORTH FORK RESERVATION HOLDERS: please be advised that the hike leading to the campground is approximately 10 miles. Plan accordingly.

Visitors who wish to make reservations for the Bloomer Group Boat-in Campground: please be advised that we are currently experiencing low water levels, and there will be a moderate hike into the campground from the shoreline. Please contact the Northern Buttes District office for more information at 530-538-2200.
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LAKE OROVILLE SRA, CA

Photo: LAKE OROVILLE SRA
 

Description

Season for Peak Fees:04/01 to 10/15

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.

Check the State Parks website for additional information on the weather, suggested day hikes, or to see the park brochure, campground map, park photos, video, and more. Information available will vary from park to park.Click here

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
  • Hitching Post
  • Horseback Riding
  • Information Center
  • Iron Ranger
  • Marina
  • Nature Trails
  • Non potable Water
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Store - Convenience
  • Swimming
  • Visitors Center
Alerts and Important Information
Attention: Floating campsites should check in at Bidwell Canyon launch ramp after the Labor Day weekend. Monday - Wednesday, visitors should check in at the Visitor Center. Thursday - Sunday, visitors will check in at Bidwell Canyon. Visitors arriving after 5 p.m., please contact the Visitor Center to make other arrangements (530-538-2219).

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. Although your site may hold 2 or more vehicles, your reservation only covers 1 vehicle (except for group or specialty sites).

  • 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.

    • Reservation Season:

  • Family, Group, Hook-up Sites: Reservations available April 1 - October 15.
  • Bidwell Canyon Sites 1-39 and Loafer Creek Sites 1-43 are 1st1st when not on reservations; Bidwell Canyon Sites 40-75 and Loafer Creek Sites 44-137 as well as all other family, group, and hook-up sites are closed when not on reservations.
  • Loafer Creek Horse Camp, Bloomer Boat-In Camp, and Bloomer North Fork Trail Camp: Reservations available all year.
  • Floating Campsites: Reservations available April 1 - October 15. 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