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.
| 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.
Best Bass Fishing Lures |
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
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.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Lake Oroville
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.
Check Lake Oroville State Recreation Area for any campground updates.
