Boat-in Campgrounds

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Lake Oroville, California
Lake Oroville, California

Boat-in Campgrounds

Lake Oroville


Boat-in Campgrounds

Boat-in Campgrounds at Lake Oroville are only accessible by boat. Each campground has a number of campsites, some as many as 26, others as few as 5. During periods of low water the campsites may be a significant distance from the water. Campers must camp in a designated campsite. No general shoreline camping is allowed. Campers must bring their own drinking water.

Check in at Spillway or Lime Saddle entrance station. All of the boat-in campgrounds - Foreman Creek, Bloomer Point, Craig Saddle, Bloomer Knoll, and Goat Ranch - are first-come, first-served.

Lake Oroville also offers Bloomer Group Boat-in Campsite.

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Boat-in Campground Basics
Boat-in Campground Location: Along the shore of Lake Oroville at designated locations
Elevation: 910 feet
Mileage and driving time from gateway city: Oroville - 7 miles, 11 minutes
Sacramento - 75 miles, 1:27
Number of Sites: 79
Camping Season: Open year-round
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle (fee for additional vehicle)
Pets: on leash, always attended
Operated by California State Parks
Information: For campground information about Boat-in Campgrounds - (530) 538-2200

Reservations
No Reservations available All of Lake Oroville's Boat-in Campsites are first-come, first-served.
Accessible Sites: none designated
Fees: $20
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, check-out Noon

Boat-in Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, no potable water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Locations of Boat-in Campgrounds: Lake Oroville Campgrounds Map
Attractions near Lake Oroville Boat-in Campgrounds: Head to Lake Oroville for boating, swimming, water skiing, and fishing. Find convenient launch ramps. Enjoy local hiking trails. Tour the Visitor Center and climb the 47-foot viewpoint tower. At the top of the tower are high-power telescopes for views from the lake to the Sierra.




Bloomer Group Boat-in Campsite

The group boat-in campsite at Lake Oroville is located along the shore just north of Lime Saddle Campground. The group site can accommodate from 9 to 75 people with a maximum of 25 boats. The campsite is described as primitive.
Fee: $135 per night
Reservations: Loafer Creek Group Campsite Reservations

General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.



Lake Oroville, CA

Lake Oroville

Lake Oroville
Attractions and Activities

Lake Oroville is very popular with anglers seeking bass, with boaters and water skiers, hikers, horseback riders, and anyone looking for outdoor recreation. Boaters who use the Boat-in Campgrounds enjoy beautiful views of the lake.

  • Set out onto the clear waters of Lake Oroville for water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, cruising, wake boarding, and swimming.
  • Around the lake find an excellent horse camp and boat-in camps. Unique floating campsites may also be reserved.
  • Tour the Lake Oroville Visitor Center with museum and exhibits.
  • Around the lake find marinas with boat rentals and launch ramps.
  • Spend a week on a houseboat cruising all the inlets and coves.
  • Hike the trails around the lake, including the popular Feather Falls trail.
  • Bicycle on the many roads and paths open to cycling.
  • In Oroville visit the Feather River Nature Center, the Pioneer History Museum, and the Feather River Fish Hatchery.

Key Lake Oroville Campground Regulations

  1. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  2. Generators may only be operated between 10 AM and 8 PM.
  3. Fires must be confined to provided fire rings.
  4. Dogs must be on leash and always attended. At night they must be in a tent or vehicle.

    Check Lake Oroville State Recreation Area for any campground updates.