Oroville 5K River Run

The second annual OROVILLE 5K RIVER RUN
With a healthy life style theme, the run/walk will take place on Saturday May 18, 2013
Sign-up information at: www.underthesunevents.org. All proceeds from the run will assist in funding the Oroville Police Association “Shoes for Kids” program which in the past much provided hundreds of new shoes and socks to children.
The run will start at theHistoric State Theatre and transverse through portions of the downtown
then along the Feather River Trail … Loop through Riverbend Park up to the levee and end at
Centennial Plaza

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Department of Water Resources

DWR operates and maintains the State Water Project, including the California Aqueduct. The department also provides dam safety and flood control services, assists local water districts in water management and conservation activities, promotes recreational opportunities, and plans for future statewide water needs.

Forever Resorts

One Great Lake, Two Great Marinas!

Biking the 41-Mile Freeman Bicycle Trail

This trail provides 41 miles of scenic off-road recreational riding for All Terrain Bicycles. Over 30 miles of the trail are flat with some slightly rolling terrain. There are two steep grades within a 2-mile distance from Lake Oroville on each side of the Dam.

Camping

Bidwell Canyon

Located directly next to the Bidwell Marina, Bidwell Canyon offers 75 tent/RV campsites can accommodate trailers up to 31 feet and motorhomes up to 40 feet. Bidwell Canyon has with a boat launch, fish-cleaning stations, restrooms, picnicking, and access to the Dan Beebee hiking trail.

Boat-in Campsites

Lake Oroville's Boat-in Campsites provide more privacy than regular campgrounds can offer, but you have to have your own boat to get to them. These first-come, first-serve sites are located along the extensive Lake Oroville shoreline and offer picnic tables, cooking stoves, and pit restrooms.

Equestrian Campsites

Located at Loafer creek, the Equestrian Camps are a horse-lover's dream come true. These sites feature all the comforts of home for your horse, including feed troughs, horse shower stalls, a circle ring, plenty of room to maneuver a trailer and access to trails. (Make a reservation)

Floating Campsites

Floating Campsites are the most unique way to enjoy Lake Oroville. These 20' x 24' double-decker platforms can fit 15 people and include docking for three boats, a gas BBQ, restroom, picnic table, lockable storage closet, food preparation area, and food storage. You must provide your own boat and provide all of your own equipment, including lights, water, sleeping materials, etc. (Make a reservation)

Lime Saddle

Lime Saddle is located at the northern end of Lake Oroville. It offers 30 tent sites, 15 RV sites with electric and water hookups, one group site for six tents, restrooms, a fish-cleaning station, hiking trails, concessions, and a boat launch. There is a central dump station for RVs, as well.

Loafer Creek

Located at the south end of the lake, Loafer Creek has 137 tent campsites, each with parking, a table and a cooking stove. The facility also includes a boat launch, restrooms, coin-operated showers, drinking water, swimming, group sites, a dump station, and equestrian trails.

Golfing

If golfing is your sport, Oroville offersthree courses with widely differing terrains. The Lake Oroville Golf and Event Center course near Lake Oroville is tight, challenging, and offers a rolling, parklike setting with lovely foothill views.

Hiking Feather Falls

To view this magnificent 640 foot waterfall, you’ll need about four hours of time since it’s a seven-mile, round-trip hike, but we bet you’ll remember the breathtaking view for months to come. Markers appear every half mile to show distance traveled.

Lake Oroville Boating

Lake Oroville is best explored by boat. Easy access is provided by several launch ramps around the lake shore, and you can rent boats at the Bidwell or Lake Oroville Marinas.

Catch the Updrafts

Table Mountain Aviation operates a glider program offering rides piloted by veteran pilots most Saturday.  The flights take off from Oroville Airport where the glider is pulled aloft by a tow plane to as high as 5,200 feet, released typically over Oroville Dam.