Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Plumas National Forest Camping Stay and Occupancy Limits
A Forest Closure Order with the limits for amount of time and number of people allowed when camping on the Plumas National Forest. The maximum time is 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year on the Plumas…
Heat Advisory issued June 9 at 6:02PM PDT until June 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 100 to 105 expected, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk on Friday and Saturday. * WHERE...The northern and central Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially in those more sensitive to heat. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot daytime temperatures will occur in other Valley locations as well, though Delta influence will better moderate local temperatures in the remainder of the Valley.
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 9:39AM PDT until June 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 30 to 40 mph, strongest along the far western Sacramento Valley. * Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%; Overnight maximum relative humidities 25 to 50% * Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended
Overview
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area is currently open and operating normally. The park encompasses approximately 28,450 acres near Oroville and features California's tallest earthen dam (770 feet above the Feather River streambed). The Department of Water Resources implemented a mandatory vessel inspection program effective May 19, 2025, for invasive mussel mitigation—visitors should plan for additional time and possible delays at launch ramps before launching. Day use areas operate 8 a.m. to sunset, campgrounds are open 24/7, and launch ramps generally run 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The park offers diverse camping including family sites, group sites, floating campsites (check-in currently at Loafer Creek Kiosk), boat-in camps, RV sites with hookups, and a state-of-the-art horse camp. Fishing is outstanding year-round for largemouth/smallmouth bass, chinook salmon, catfish, mackinaw, sturgeon, and brown trout (California fishing license required; check slot limit regulations for black bass). Dogs are restricted to parking lots, paved roadways, and campgrounds—not allowed on trails, day-use areas, or floating campsites. The area features extensive hiking, biking, and equestrian trail systems, plus the Kelly Ridge Visitor Center with a 47-foot viewing tower offering panoramic views.
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