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Near the lake · 503 m from the Lake Oroville shoreline · access not confirmedRV parks near Lake Oroville →
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  4. Lake Oroville SRA

Camping at Lake Oroville SRA

State park · Oroville · 291 campsites · 9 group

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

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.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Full hookups on many sites
  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

69 available sites

69 open of 291 sites
Site LH12
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedLoafer Creek Horse Campground
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
Site LH04
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedLoafer Creek Horse Campground
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
Site LH15
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedLoafer Creek Horse Campground
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
Site LH01
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedLoafer Creek Horse Campground
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
Site LH06
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedLoafer Creek Horse Campground
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
Site LH10
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedLoafer Creek Horse Campground
Available all 2 nights
$90 for 2 nights
$45/night · before taxes & fees
Site LCS1
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedLoafer Creek Camp (Sites 1-43) loop
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
Site LCS2
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedLoafer Creek Camp (Sites 1-43) loop
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 320 sites.

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LCS1
loafer creek camp (sites 1-43)
✓✓$25
LCS2
loafer creek camp (sites 1-43)
✓✓$25
LCS9
loafer creek camp (sites 1-43)
✓✓$25
LCS8
loafer creek camp (sites 1-43)
✓✓$25
LCS7
loafer creek camp (sites 1-43)
✓✓$25
LCS6
loafer creek camp (sites 1-43)
✓✓$25
LCS5
loafer creek camp (sites 1-43)
✓✓$25
LCS4
loafer creek camp (sites 1-43)
✓✓$25
LC15
loafer creek camp (sites 1-43)
✓✓$25
Park notices 7Includes alerts
  • Lake Oroville Floating Sites Check In Alert

    Check-in is 4:00 p.m. for the Floating Campsites, and Check-out is 12:00 p.m.

  • Lake Oroville SRA

    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). To book a… Read full notice

    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). To book a group site you must have at least NINE occupants. FLOATING CAMPSITE: Visitors will need to bring a padlock with them to secure property in the storage locker on the Floating campsites. Pets are prohibited on the floating campsites. Your specific location may be subject to change based upon changes in lake levels or other unforeseen issues. Contact the park at 530-538-2200 for current locations. Customers arriving on Friday or Saturday must reserve a minimum of 2 nights. On a holiday 2 night minimum is also required.

  • Lake Oroville SP

    DPR Discount Passes (Distinguished Veteran Pass and the Disabled Discount Pass) are NOT accepted on the Floating Campsites.

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  • Lake Oroville SRA: Park Questions

    For questions regarding the park including current launch ramp availability and lake conditions, please contact the Northern Buttes District Office at (530) 538-2200. Discount Pass must be presented… Read full notice

    For questions regarding the park including current launch ramp availability and lake conditions, please contact the Northern Buttes District Office at (530) 538-2200. 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 Parks issued Disabled Discount Pass (DDP) or Distinguished Veterans Pass (DVP). Spillway launch ramp is now open. Bloomer North Fork Trail Camp is closed until further notice. Floating Campsite reservations must check in at the Loafer Creek Kiosk (beginning 5/24/22). Please note that pets are prohibited on floating campsites. Visitors who wish to make reservations for the Bloomer Group Boat-In Campsite, please be advised that there may be a moderate hike into the campground from the shoreline depending on lake levels. Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer ONLY.

From $50 for 2 nights
$25/night · Before taxes & fees
69 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on California State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on California State Parks ↗

69 openSites from $25/night
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Amenities & location

  • Bathroom
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Horse Corral
  • Horse Hitching Post
  • Lighting
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Propane
  • Sewer Hookup
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 62 full-hookup, 12 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

Visitor Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Road
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Lake Oroville SRA: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Lake Oroville SRA?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (74 of 74 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Lake Oroville SRA have RV hookups?
62 full-hookup, 12 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Lake Oroville SRA?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Lake Oroville SRA?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (74 of 74 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 62 full-hookup, 12 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 9 pull-through, 174 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 219 paved, 15 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 74 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 247 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Getting there
Listing Visitor Center, 917 Kelly Ridge Road (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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LC14
loafer creek camp (sites 1-43)
✓✓$25
LC13
loafer creek camp (sites 1-43)
✓✓$25
LC12
loafer creek camp (sites 1-43)
✓✓$25
LC11
loafer creek camp (sites 1-43)
✓✓$25
LC10
loafer creek camp (sites 1-43)
✓✓$25
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
BOAT
craig saddle boat-in campground
✓✓$35
LH01
loafer creek horse campground
✓✓$45
BOAT
foreman creek boat-in campground
✓✓$45
BOAT
foreman creek boat-in campground
✓✓$45
BOAT
foreman creek boat-in campground
✓✓$45
BOAT
foreman creek boat-in campground
✓✓$45
BOAT
foreman creek boat-in campground
✓✓$45
BOAT
foreman creek boat-in campground
✓✓$45
BOAT
foreman creek boat-in campground
✓✓$45

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

  • Lake Oroville SRA: Stay Limits

    Campgrounds – Bidwell Canyon, Lime Saddle, and Loafer Creek (Tent, Hook-up, Group, and Boat-In) 15-day stay limit with required 48-hour vacancy before return. (Maximum 30-day total per unit each… Read full notice

    Campgrounds – Bidwell Canyon, Lime Saddle, and Loafer Creek (Tent, Hook-up, Group, and Boat-In) 15-day stay limit with required 48-hour vacancy before return. (Maximum 30-day total per unit each calendar year.)

    Floating Campsites – 7-day stay limit with required 48-hour vacancy before return. (Maximum 30-day total per calendar year.)

  • Lake Oroville

    Boat-In Sites:

    The Bloomer Point, Bloomer Knoll, and Foreman Creek Boat-In fees also include ONE boat pass.

    The Group Boat-In Area fee also includes ONE boat pass and the fees for 3 vehicles.

  • Lake Oroville SRACraig Saddle boat-in campground, Foreman Creek boat-in campground

    Craig Saddle Boat-in Campground AND Foreman Creek Boat-In Campground will be first-come, first-served year-round. This is water level dependent, so those who are interested in utilizing a boat-in site, should call the Headquarters Office (530) 538-2200 in advance to check on the status.

  • From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

    Panoramic Sunsets

    9.5 mi from Lake Oroville SRA (straight-line)
    Sites $45/night
    $90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

    Feather River Campground & Lodging

    10.2 mi from Lake Oroville SRA (straight-line)
    Sites from $39/night
    $77 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
    View Campsites
    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

    Pine Ridge RV Park and Storage

    14.6 mi from Lake Oroville SRA (straight-line)
    Sites from $40/night
    $80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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    Ways to stay

    Bring a tent, book a glamping tent or have an RV waiting

    • Tent camping here: 8 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

    Glamping tents (Lake Oroville SRA Loafer Creek Glamping)

    4 glamping sites listed

    See tents on California State Parks ↗

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Go Yonder! 2022 Thor Magnitude GA31
    Go Yonder! 2022 Thor Magnitude GA31

    Class C motorhome · 31 ft · sleeps 10 · 24 mi from campground

    $250/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 26DBH
    2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 26DBH

    Travel trailer · 31 ft · sleeps 6 · 59 mi from campground

    $130/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    BunkHouse "The Daffy Mansion"
    BunkHouse "The Daffy Mansion"

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 7 · 74 mi from campground

    $155/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on California State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202652%2%0%
    Dec 202654%0%0%
    Apr 202799%0%0%
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    320 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    320 sites · $175, $135/night

    Loops: Loafer Creek Camp (sites 82-137) loop (49), Loafer Creek Camp (sites 1-43) loop (40), Lime Saddle Campground (37), Bidwell Canyon (sites 40-75) loop (31), Bidwell Canyon (sites 1-39) loop (31), Bloomer Point boat-in campground (26), Foreman Creek boat-in campground (26), Loafer Creek Camp (sites 44-81) loop (24), Craig Saddle boat-in campground (18), Loafer Creek Horse Campground (15), Floating Camping Area (9), Loafer Creek Group Camps loop (6), Bloomer Knoll boat-in campground (5), Lime Saddle Group Camps loop (2), Group Boat-In Area (1)

    69 open Nov 13–Nov 15