Lime Saddle Campground

California's Best Camping

Lake Oroville, California
Lake Oroville, California

Lime Saddle Campground

Lake Oroville


Lime Saddle Campground

Lime Saddle Campground is part of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. Visitors to the campground appreciate their close proximity of a boat ramp, coupled with the quieter waters away from the main body of the lake. The campground sits on a peninsula along the West Branch of the Feather River Arm, on the north end of Lake Oroville.

RV Camping and Tent Camping at Lime Saddle Campground

Lime Saddle Campground features 35 campsites situated in loops on a ridge overlooking the lake. The sites all accommodate RV camping and tent camping. Some of the sites have electric and water RV hook-ups. Reservations can be made for your chosen campsite.

Lime Saddle Campground also has some Group Sites

Shop Amazon: Camping Essentials



Lime Saddle Campground Basics
Lime Saddle Campground Location: 3428 Lime Saddle Road. Take Pentz Rd. off Hwy. 70 on the northwest side of Lake Oroville
Advice from Previous Campers: "You have to pass the signs that lead to the boat launch and continue down the road to the next turn on Lime Saddle Road."
Elevation: 1030 feet
Mileage and driving time from gateway city: Oroville - 16 miles, 20 minutes
Sacramento - 84 miles, 1:36
Number of Sites: 35
Camping Season: Open April through mid-October
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
Lime Saddle Campground Information: (530) 538-2200

Reservations for Lime Saddle Campground
Reservations available Lime Saddle Campground reservations are available for camping dates from April 1 to October 15, up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum RV/trailer Length: 40 feet
Accessible Sites: accessible sites available, accessible restrooms
Fees: hook-up sites $45 per night
non-hook-up sites $25
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Lime Saddle Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: Noon

Lime Saddle Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring with grill, some sites with electric (30 amp) and water hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water
Showers: No
Dump station: Yes
Campgrounds Map: Lake Oroville Campgrounds Map
Attractions near Lime Saddle Campground:
  • 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.


Shop Amazon:
Best Bass Fishing Lures





Lime Saddle Group Campground, Lake Oroville, CA

Lime Saddle Group Campground

Lime Saddle Group Camps

Lime Saddle Campground has 2 tent-only group sites. Each group site can accommodate from 9 up to 24 people and a maximum of 7 vehicles.
Fee: $125 per night
Reservations: Lime Saddle Group Campsite Reservations





Applegate Lake, Oregon.

Applegate Lake


Lime Saddle Campground, Lake Oroville, CA

Lime Saddle Campground

Reviews from Previous Campers

2024

  • Lights in bathrooms and outside.
  • Group campsite secluded from others.
  • Campground is very clean.
  • Large, clean partial-hook-up sites.
    •

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. Those who camp at Lime Saddle Campground are on a ridge above the lake. Lake Orville's wonderful recreation is nearby.

  • 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 Lime Saddle Campground Regulations

  1. Generators may only be operated between 10 AM and 8 PM.
  2. Fires must be confined to provided fire rings.
  3. Help prevent the spread of invasive insects by obtaining firewood locally.
  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.

Nearby Campgrounds

Lake Oroville Campgrounds


New Bullards Bar Reservoir Campgrounds


Sly Creek Reservoir


TOP


General Camping Information

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.

Accessible Sites

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