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Bidwell Canyon Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area

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<p>Additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park. Although your site may hold 2 or more vehicles, your reservation only covers 1 vehicle (except for group or specialty sites). To book a group site you must have at least NINE occupants. FLOATING CAMPSITE: Visitors will need to bring a padlock with them to secure property in the storage locker on the Floating campsites. Pets are prohibited on the floating campsites. Your specific location may be subject to change based upon changes in lake levels or other unforeseen issues. Contact the park at 530-538-2200 for current locations. Customers arriving on Friday or Saturday must reserve a minimum of 2 nights. On a holiday 2 night minimum is also required.</p>

<p>DPR Discount Passes (Distinguished Veteran Pass and the Disabled Discount Pass) are NOT accepted on the Floating Campsites.</p>

<p>Check-in is 4:00 p.m. for the Floating Campsites, and Check-out is 12:00 p.m.</p>

<p>For questions regarding the park including current launch ramp availability and lake conditions, please contact the Northern Buttes District Office at (530) 538-2200. Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in. &nbsp;Your DMV Disabled Placard/License Plate does not automatically give you a discount on your campsite.&nbsp; You will need to obtain a CA State Parks issued Disabled Discount Pass (DDP) or Distinguished Veterans Pass (DVP). &nbsp;Spillway launch ramp is now open.&nbsp; Bloomer North Fork Trail Camp is closed until further notice. &nbsp;Floating Campsite reservations must check in at the Loafer Creek Kiosk (beginning 5/24/22). &nbsp;Please note that pets are prohibited on floating campsites. &nbsp;Visitors who wish to make reservations for the Bloomer Group Boat-In Campsite, please be advised that there may be a moderate hike into the campground from the shoreline depending on lake levels. &nbsp;Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer ONLY.</p>

<p>Campgrounds &ndash; Bidwell Canyon, Lime Saddle, and Loafer Creek (Tent, Hook-up, Group, and Boat-In) 15-day stay limit with required 48-hour vacancy before return. (Maximum 30-day total per unit each calendar year.)</p> <p>Floating Campsites &ndash; 7-day stay limit with required 48-hour vacancy before return. (Maximum 30-day total per calendar year.)</p>

<p><strong>Boat-In Sites:</strong></p> <p>The&nbsp;Bloomer Point,&nbsp;Bloomer Knoll, and Foreman Creek Boat-In fees also include ONE boat pass.</p> <p>The Group Boat-In Area fee also includes ONE boat pass and the fees for 3 vehicles.</p>

About

State Park

Bidwell Canyon Campground is part of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area and is a great place for Lake Oroville camping. The campground is located near the Bidwell Marina on the south side of the lake, adjacent to the boat launch ramps.

Bidwell Canyon Campground features 75 campsites divided into two loops on either side of the marina - Big Pine Campground (sites 1-39) and Gold Flat Campground (sites 40-75). The sites accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. All the sites have full hook-ups. Reservations can be made for your chosen campsite.

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • T-Mobile
    Poor

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Alcohol

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jul. 16, 2021

Bidwell Canyon is the place to go

Out of all of the campgrounds around Lake Oroville and within the state park rec area by far Bidwell is THE best..it's clean, it has cell service plus wifi if you need it, pets are ok, 2 to 3 boat launches, spots to fish, great showers and bathrooms plus the park rangers that run this specific campground are the most amazing people.. they remember you and they are always friendly and have a smile for you plus they are incredibly knowledgeable and clearly love their jobs..I love this campground and have been here many times this summer alone I will continue to come back and always recommend it to anyone and everyone

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Crystyn C.
Reviewed Apr. 9, 2021

Campground on Lake Oroville

If you are looking for a small campground with full hookups, on the lake, close to Table Mountain and Feather Falls, this is for you. We picked this campground for its location, but got so much more. The campsites aren’t huge or very level, but the fact that it has full hookups for $45/night, is small, and on the lake made up for that fact. We don’t have small children, but think it would be a great place since there wasn’t a lot of traffic driving through the campground. A couple of downsides were that the water in the lake was very low and the showers are token operated. Tokens can be purchased from a machine outside the shower house, but it only takes bills (no coins), so have your ones and fives ready. Table mountain was in n full bloom in April and we enjoyed Kayaking on Thermaliro Forbay. Feather Falls was closed due to fire damage.

  • Review photo of Bidwell Canyon Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area by Crystyn C., April 9, 2021
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Melissa K.
Reviewed Jun. 24, 2020

Big lake

Nice lake, great fishing.

Location

Bidwell Canyon Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area is located in California

Detail location of campground

Address

Visitor Center<Br>917 Kelly Ridge Road
Oroville, CA 95966-9222

Coordinates

39.5325 N
121.4575 W

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