Within Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, Bloomer Knoll provides boat-in and hike-in camping managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. This established campground accommodates RVs up to 40 feet and charges $45 per night, though pricing varies. Sites include picnic tables with campfires and pets allowed.
The campground's boat-in access requires watercraft to reach, while hikers can access sites on foot near the lake. Reservations are available for planning ahead. Bloomer Knoll works well for campers comfortable with non-drive-up access who want lakeside camping within the state recreation area system.
Description
Lake Oroville was created by Oroville Dam, which the State Department of Water Resources completed in 1967 after 5 years of construction. Lake Oroville conserves water for distribution by the State Water Project to homes, farms, and industries in the San Francisco Bay area, the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California. The Oroville facilities of the project also serve to provide flood control and smog free generation of electric power in addition to recreation.
When the Lake is at its maximum elevation, it includes some 15,500 surface acres for recreation and 167 miles of shoreline. Recreation areas are spotted around the Lake and boaters can land at any point to explore the surrounding country.
The lake offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, sail and power boating, water-skiing, fishing, swimming, boat-in camping, floating campsites and horse camping.
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Location
Public CampgroundBloomer Knoll — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area is located in California
Coordinates
39.622 N
121.5 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
