Floating Campsites are a unique camping option offered at Lake Oroville. Each campsite raft has a camp table, sink, propane BBQ grill (propane provided), lockable closet, restroom, covered living area, an upper sun deck/sleeping area and room for tents. Campers must bring their own drinking water.
Floating Campsite on Lake Oroville
Ten Floating Campsites are moored at various locations around the lake, inside 5 MPH zones. The campsites are only accessible by boat. No pets are allowed. Reservations are required. Those arriving on a Friday, Saturday or holiday must make a minimum 2-night reservation. Visitors will need to bring a padlock with them to secure property in the storage locker on the Floating Campsites.
Reservations are for a floating campsite area (such as sites 1-3 or 5-8) with the specific campsite number to be assigned upon arrival.
| Floating Campsites Basics | |
|---|---|
| Floating Campsites Location: | at various locations around Lake Oroville |
| Elevation: | 900 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Oroville - 7 miles, 11 minutes
Sacramento - 75 miles, 1:27 |
| Number of Sites: | 10 |
| Camping Season: | Open April though mid-October |
| Max. People per Site: | 15 (including children) |
| Boat mooring capacity per site: | 3 vessels, each less than 24 feet
2 personal watercraft are counted as one vessel |
| Webcam: | Lake Oroville SRA Live Stream |
| Pets: | No pets allowed |
| Operated by | California State Parks |
| Information: | For campground information about Floating Campsites - (530) 538-2200 |
| Reservations for Floating Campsites | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Reservations are available for camping dates from April 1 to October 15, up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Accessible Sites: | Campsite #1 has accessibility features |
| Fees: | $125 per night |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Floating Campsite Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | 4:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Floating Campsite Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Camp table, sink, propane BBQ grill (propane provided), lockable closet, restroom, covered living area, an upper sun deck/sleeping area and room for tents. no potable water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Locations of Floating Campsites: | Lake Oroville Campgrounds Map |
| Attractions near the Floating Campsites: | Enjoy beautiful Lake Oroville for boating, swimming, water skiing, and fishing. Find nearby marinas and launch ramps. Explore local hiking trails. Take a tour of 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.
Best Bass Fishing Lures |
| Updates | Last Updated July 2025 |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather 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.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Lake Oroville is very popular with anglers seeking bass, with boaters and water skiers, hikers, horseback riders, and anyone looking for outdoor recreation. Visitors to the Floating Campsites enjoy a quiet spot on the lake. All the attractions of Lake Oroville are still nearby.
Check Lake Oroville State Recreation Area for any campground updates.
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
