Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area is a state park in Butte County, California. Day use costs $8.00 per vehicle. Hours: Day use areas are open 8 a.m. to Sunset. Campgrounds are open 24 hours a day. Launch Ramps are generally open 7:30 a.m.
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area map
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Lake Oroville State Recreation Area costs $8.00 per vehicle. Hours: Day use areas are open 8 a.m. to Sunset. Campgrounds are open 24 hours a day. Launch Ramps are generally open 7:30 a.m.
- No, day use at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area.
Before you go
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Trails
- Bidwell Canyon Bike Trail Barrier-free multi-use trail at Bidwell Canyon
What to see
- Overlook Kelly Ridge Visitor Center Tower 47-foot viewing tower overlooking the lake and dam
- Feature Lake Oroville Shoreline About 167 miles of shoreline around the reservoir
Public lands next to Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
- National forestLake Oroville State Recreation Area borders Plumas National Forest.
- State parkClay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area, a state park, is 1.7 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=462 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)