Loafer Creek Horse Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area

Boat-In Sites:

The Bloomer Point, Bloomer Knoll, and Foreman Creek Boat-In fees also include ONE boat pass.

The Group Boat-In Area fee also includes ONE boat pass and the fees for 3 vehicles.

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.

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

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

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.  Your DMV Disabled Placard/License Plate does not automatically give you a discount on your campsite.  You will need to obtain a CA State Parks issued Disabled Discount Pass (DDP) or Distinguished Veterans Pass (DVP).  Spillway launch ramp is now open.  Bloomer North Fork Trail Camp is closed until further notice.  Floating Campsite reservations must check in at the Loafer Creek Kiosk (beginning 5/24/22).  Please note that pets are prohibited on floating campsites.  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.  Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer ONLY.

Campgrounds – 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.)

Floating Campsites – 7-day stay limit with required 48-hour vacancy before return. (Maximum 30-day total per calendar year.)

Lake Oroville is currently open and operating as normal.  Department of Water Resources (DWR)  is implementing a vessel inspection program at Lake Oroville effective Monday, May 19, 2025.    Please go to DWR’s website here: Invasive Mussel Mitigation for full details on the inspection program, including specifics under the “Watercraft Inspection at Oroville Facilities” drop down section.  You can also go to DWR’s Community Update website DWR Updates for the latest information regarding Lake Oroville.  Please review the information carefully and plan accordingly prior to visiting Lake Oroville for your boating visit.   All visitors should consider additional time for inspection and possible delay prior to launching.

Thank you for your patience as we finalize the 2026 inventory. Please continue to check back. We will be releasing the inventory as soon as it becomes available.