Part of California Department of Parks and Recreation's Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, Foreman Creek provides boat-in, hike-in, and walk-in camping access along the lake's shoreline. The campground accommodates RVs up to 40 feet and includes basic amenities like toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Pets are welcome throughout the area.
Campers can reserve sites in advance, with nightly rates ranging from free to $25 depending on the specific site and season. The unique access requirements mean visitors need to plan their arrival method carefully, whether arriving by boat or on foot. Other nearby options within the recreation area include Bloomer Point — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area and additional boat-in sites. Check current water levels before planning a boat-in trip, as lake conditions can affect accessibility.
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 CampgroundForeman Creek — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area is located in California
Coordinates
39.622 N
121.5 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
