Lake Oroville Sra Group Boat-in Area
Open — Open first-come, first-served. Accessible only by boat.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 11:29AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Accumulation amounts range from up to 1 foot 1500 to 2500 feet, 1 to 2 feet at 2500 to 3500 feet and 4 to 8 feet at higher elevations. Wind gusts of 45 to 55mph expected. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park including Interstate 80 and Highway 50, northern Shasta County including portions of Interstate 5, the Coastal Range, and foothill regions of the Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions with chain controls and road closures. Low visibility due to a combination of wind and heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4500-5500 feet tonight through Monday. 2500 to 3500 feet snow levels by Monday night and 1500 to 2500 feet Tuesday into Wednesday. Potential to see snow levels as low as 750 feet for areas along the Coastal Range, across Shasta County including Shasta Lake, and in the southern Cascades.
About
Lake Oroville SRA Group Boat-in Area, also known as Bloomer Group Camp, offers a unique primitive camping experience for large groups at California's second-largest reservoir. Located along the shoreline near the Lime Saddle area, this boat-access-only campground accommodates groups of 9 to 75 people with up to 25 watercraft. The site features basic amenities including pit toilets, garbage collection, camp tables, and cooking stoves, but no drinking water is available on-site. The campground requires boat access across Lake Oroville, formed by the tallest dam in the United States at 770 feet. Visitors should be aware that during periods of low water levels, campsites may be a significant distance from the water's edge, requiring a moderate hike from the shoreline to the camping area. The primitive setting provides an escape from more developed campgrounds while still offering organized group camping facilities. Lake Oroville State Recreation Area encompasses approximately 28,450 acres and offers excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, water skiing, and swimming. Groups can launch from multiple boat ramps including Spillway, Bidwell Canyon, Lake Oroville Marina, and Loafer Creek. The remote location and boat-in access make this an ideal choice for organized groups seeking a more adventurous camping experience on the lake.
Directions
Accessible only by boat from Lake Oroville. Launch sites available at Spillway, Bidwell Canyon, Lake Oroville Marina, or Loafer Creek. The group campground is located along the shore north of Lime Saddle Campground on the lake.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Foreman Creek Boat-in Campground 2.9mi
- Bloomer Boat-in Campgrounds 4.2mi
- Lake Oroville Sra Floating Camping Area 4.6mi
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns Sp Environmental Group Camp Area 4.2mi
- Bidwell Canyon Campground 5.8mi
- Lime Saddle Campground 5.8mi
- Lime Saddle Group Camps 6.2mi
- Loafer Creek Horse Campground 6.6mi
- Lake Oroville Sra Loafer Creek Glamping 6.5mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $135 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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