Loafer Creek Campground is part of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. A boat launch ramp within the campground provides conveniet access to the lake for water sports, cruising, and fishing.
The campground is on the southeast side of the lake, across the cove from Bidwell Canyon Campground and the marina. Loafer Creek Campground is set among mature oaks and boasts many flat areas for RV camping and tent camping.
Loafer Creek Campground offers 137 campsites situated in loops above the lake. The sites accommodate RVs camping and tent camping, although there are no hook-ups. All the sites have paved driveways. Reservations can be made for your chosen campsite. Remember to bring quarters for the showers.
Three Glamping Campsites are also located in the campground. Glamping sites are large tents with real beds inside.
Loafer Creek Campground reservations are available for camping dates from April 1 to October 15, up to 6 months in advance of arrival date; other times of year sites are first-come, first-served.
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.
Loafer Creek Campground has 6 tent-only group sites. Each group site can accommodate from 9 up to 24 people and a maximum of 7 vehicles. Amenities include restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers (bring quarters). Each site has 5 level tent areas, a large BBQ pit, picnic tables, a fire pit, and a sink with running water.
Fee: $125 per night
Reservations: Loafer Creek Group Campsite Reservations
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.
Loafer Creek Campground
Reviews from Previous Campers
2022 - 2024
Clean bathrooms.
Showers with hot and cold water. Use dollar bills for tokens.
Beach has lifeguards and life jackets.
Park rangers were quick to respond to issue about aggressive dog.
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. Visitors to Loafer Creek Campground enjoy comfortable sites near many of the lakes main attractions.
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 findmarinas 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.
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Key Loafer Creek Campground Regulations
Generators may only be operated between 10 AM and 8 PM.
Fires must be confined to provided fire rings.
Help prevent the spread of invasive insects by obtaining firewood locally.
Dogs must be on leash and always attended. At night they must be in a tent or vehicle.
Reviews from Previous Campers
2022 - 2024