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Lake Oroville State Recreation Area

California · CA

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Trails

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Campgrounds

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A large man-made lake near Oroville, formed by Oroville Dam on the Feather River. People camp, boat, hike, bike and ride horses around the lake.

Source: parks.ca.gov

From Wikipedia

Lake Oroville State Recreation Area (LOSRA) is a state park unit of California, United States, surrounding Lake Oroville, a reservoir on the Feather River. It is located in Butte County outside Oroville, California. The 29,447-acre (11,917 ha) park was established in 1967. The recreation area "includes Lake Oroville and the surrounding lands and facilities within the project area as well as the land and waters in and around the Diversion Pool and Thermalito Forebay, downstream of Oroville Dam."

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Trails

All trails in Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Brooks Orchard Loop

Brooks Orchard Loop

Oroville3.2 mi463 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Lake Oroville Bidwell Canyon and Loafer Creek Mountain Bike Ride

Lake Oroville Bidwell Canyon and Loafer Creek Mountain Bike Ride

Oroville12.1 mi1,663 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ExpertOut & Back
Loafer Trail to Bidwell Marina

Loafer Trail to Bidwell Marina

Oroville10.1 mi1,860 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultOut & Back
Roy Rogers Trail

Roy Rogers Trail

Oroville5.5 mi791 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop

Campgrounds

All campgrounds in Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Bidwell Canyon Campground

Bidwell Canyon Campground

Oroville, CAPricing varies — check with the operator
Campground State Park Reservable

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