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Berry Creek, California provides access to several camping areas within the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, including Bidwell Canyon and Loafer Creek campgrounds. The surrounding region encompasses a mix of established campgrounds and more remote options, with accommodations ranging from basic tent sites to RV hookups and cabin rentals. Collins Lake Recreation Area, located in nearby Oregon House, offers diverse camping options including tent sites, RV spaces with hookups, and cabin rentals, while the Oroville-Feather Falls Casino KOA provides similar amenities with additional facilities like laundry services.
Road conditions and accessibility vary throughout the area, with some campgrounds requiring careful navigation on gravel or forest roads. Most developed sites in the Lake Oroville area remain open year-round, though seasonal considerations affect water levels and swimming opportunities. Summer temperatures can reach high levels, making waterfront camping particularly desirable during peak season. Campgrounds like Bidwell Canyon and Loafer Creek provide amenities such as drinking water, showers, and toilets, while more remote locations may offer only basic facilities. Reservations are recommended for developed campgrounds, especially during summer weekends and holidays. As one camper noted about a nearby location, "The drive into the campground is nerve wracking. We are from northern California so we are usually fine with bumpy roads. But towing a trailer I was surprised to find the drive in was partially on a gravel road."
Waterfront access represents a significant draw for campers in the region, with Lake Oroville and Collins Lake providing opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating. Several campgrounds offer direct lake access or views, though sites with these features tend to fill quickly during peak season. Campers report varying levels of privacy between sites, with some locations offering spacious, well-separated camping areas while others place sites in closer proximity. Wildlife sightings are common in the area, with bears occasionally spotted near roadways and campgrounds. Fire restrictions are typically enforced during dry summer months, and campers should be prepared for potentially limited cell service in more remote locations. A visitor commented that Collins Lake Recreation Area offers "beautiful campground and lake. Fishing there was wonderful lakeside and great hikes."
"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."
"Really enjoyed this campground which is part of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. The staff where we checked in were helpful with all of our questions about the area."
from $45 / night
Check Availability"This campground is above Marysville California."
"They were both lake front campsites, which meant the water or shoreline was right at our "front door" from our 27' travel trailer."
"Overall a nice campground that is on the hills and above the lake. Some sites have lake views."
from $25 - $125 / night
Check Availability"Right behind a casino, but a really nice park. Excellent bathrooms and showers. A pool area and dog park. Good Wi-Fi and amenities."
"Every time we’ve been into the store the customer service was superb and security drives around at all time to check the place out. 🤩 The amenities were great but some surprise bonus’ were the big game"
"Water pumps near the sites. Vault toilets, hot water and showers. The campsites do not overlook the water. We visited in the off season with no reservations and there was plenty of availability."
"The lake is super low, but a pleasant campground on our way home."
from $45 / night
Check Availability"Location is great especially if you have a boat to launch or just enjoy being at the river. Campsites were nicely laid out. Being in the summer, busy as you might expect."
"There was basically no one around. This campground is pretty huge. Our site was fairly private, yet right across from the bathroom. Very spacious."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"They said it would be okay as long as I had the gear to sleep outside in a tent as well. The place was quiet and we had no issues."
"Very nice campground, but cell coverage is nonexistent outside of one small area."
TravelerA freshly worked dirt lot. Like a freshly plowed field. Tractor tire tracks make walking difficult. There is no signage at all. I'm not sure I'm not on private property. May be the sketchiest road I've ever driven. I intended to stay a week. Instead, I got here at sunset, I'm leaving at first light. Somehow, it has mosquitoes.
TravelerWe stayed in mid September 26. There was only one family camping the first few days we were there and then we had the entire campground to ourselves. Location was beautiful and it was extremely quiet with exception to the wildlife. Lots of deer, geese, ducks and squirrels. Possible one bear sure to a dumpster dive with shredded garbage on our last day. We were in a 28' RV. Rv camping is a no frill experience. No hook-ups but water spigot at each site. RVs have to parallel park at the top of the hill area. They campers have the difficulty of finding a level spot because most of the tent camping is on a slope. Flush toilets are available. Spotty cell service on Verizon's visible service but we were still able to stream entertainment on our phone's hotspot. Overall, we loved it stay due to the scenery and the obvious peacefulness due to an empty campground. Our 3 night stay midweek with no hook-ups was just over $200.00 which is to me absolutely outrageous but we needed a place to stay on short notice. Aside from the cost, we had an absolutely wonderful peaceful experience watching the wildlife and beautiful scenery.
ScoutWe paid for 5 nights, and left after four. The first day we were immediately approached by the host who rudely lectured about us leaving a phone number off of the pay envelope. The envelope had no designated spot for a phone number. She then handed us a list off rules: No dogs of leash, no generator off the blacktop, no outdoor showers, no chainsaw, and on and on. We were the only ones who kept our dog on a leash. She sold us two bundles of pine firewood the first night then proceeded to tell us the next day the water would be off and we couldn’t have a campfire. Friday night comes around and starting at 11 pm a woman is screaming and our tent is lit up by spotlights. She continues her drunken screams until 12:30 which we figure out she is calling a dog. The spotlights stayed on until 2am. The host lives way above the campground and there is no possible way she can hear the goings on at night. We also have no way of contacting her. Saturday morning we are told the water will be off and this time we are not allowed to use our stove or lanterns. We were forced to cut our trip short because we had no way to cook our meals or have adequate lighting once it got dark. I initially planned to stop payment on the check I wrote but felt that wouldn’t be right because we had a few good days. I contacted them and was told we were not forced to leave left on our own so we wouldn’t be getting a refund. The host was very overbearing she even knocked on our neighbors camper door accusing him of leaving the toilet seat up in the outhouse. Our vacation was ruined
TravelerSAFETY HAZARDS: So many trees cut down with branches and debris left over and not picked up by the contractor or the USFS that could cause injury or death. Imagine tripping or falling in a hole and being punctured by pointy branches. I am sure this was not inspected after the contractor left or prior to departure.
HEALTH: Womens bathroom was open on Saturday 12 Sep 26, but then it was locked on Sunday 13 Sep 26. Water spigots were also turned off outside. The RV dump station down the street was also closed too. Not sure what happening here as it is not the end of the season yet.
SITES: Images online are not current/out-of-date, don't trust it. Many sites including mine had a lot of trees and now it has 1 or 2, with many stumps and debris left behind. Many sites have zero trees now. Our 20ft campervan barely fit on the asphalt pad and many were only about 10-15 feet long and then others were over 50. I guess you take a chance on what is real and what is not.
SIDEBAR: Over at the North campground, I saw cleanup crews with chainsaws doing work within 10-15 feet of a family who was camping and eating breakfast at the table. I would think this would be a not only a noise issue but also flying debris issue. I guess the USFS does not care about safety of the paying public.
OVERALL: I understand fire prevention, but when you cut down living trees and leave behind the branches and such to dry out, now that is a new fire hazard along with the safety hazard. So sad to see such nice campgrounds being turned into such eyesores and hazards. If you have small children, senior citizens or pets, I would strongly urge you not to make a reservation here. If you just need to a place to park your camper(not tent) then it would be okay as long as you are away during the day as there is very limited shade now. Oh, I forget to say my parents raised me here and they lived here after I went in the Navy and this is an embarrassment to the Almanor Ranger District in Chester.
ScoutThis place is almost empty. It's gorgeous. The store on site doesn't sell alcohol or tobacco. They have everything else, not cheap but, not crazy overpriced.
GuideThey let us check in early it is all paved but not level!
Scout5 stars for the campground itself. I've been camping at Lodgepole in Sequoia National Park since 1984, when I was just 20 years old. I have loved every camping trip since(at least 30 plus times)! The campsites are great, the grounds, and trails are well-maintained, and safe. I love that the general store is easy to get to and has ice and extras that we may have forgotten to bring. However, we have noticed over past few years that the restrooms in the campground have become increasingly filthy. I get that people walk in with dirt all over their shoes, so of course the floors will be dirty, but it's unacceptable to allow the toilets to be so gross! I will leave out the unpleasant details! I asked a young park ranger how often the restrooms are cleaned and he said every day. Apparently they source out the cleaning. It's obvious that all they do is sweep the floors, empty the trash and provide more TP. The sinks, and floors look like they haven't been scrubbed in a long time, and I noticed the toilets looked as bad the day we got there to the day they left. I remember in the 80's and 90's seeing rangers doing a very thorough cleaning each morning. We would walk in and could smell the cleaning chemicals, and the floor would be wet from mopping. Also, the showers are dirty too. They removed the benches in the individual shower stalls so there's no place to put your clean clothes. Do better Lodgepole!
TravelerWe got a pretty secluded site at Cabana 12 but the rest of the sites are kinda stacked on top of each other or out in the open right next to each other. If you want some more privacy then do C12. Being near the lake was great and having a camp store and bathrooms. Showers cost 50¢ for 5 min which isn’t bad but since the campsite is so expensive it would have been nice for them to be free.
TravelerSimply put, I am embarrassed to say that this one was opened with major safety issues. I was even told by a person at the Almanor Ranger Office in Chester that they were forced to open this campground.
Safety issues:
-Trees were fell and slash was left behind without cleanup by contractor.
-Boulders were moved and above mentioned slash was covering the holes left by the moved boulders creating major safety trip/fall hazards. These hazards could cause twisted and/or broken legs and feet and more.
-Fire Hazard: Above mentioned slash was left behind everywhere for it to dry out an become a major fire hazard. Yes, the camp site around the table and fire ring was cleared, but only by about 10-15 feet.
-Limited walking areas: As the slash was left behind, areas for walking or the kids playing was like walking in a minefield. Even on the paved drive path, there is holes and to move out of the way for trucks/campers requires movement onto the above ,mentioned slash that was not cleaned up.
I grew up in this area and after being gone in the military for over 30 years, I came home. This poor campground is a disgrace and I am deeply saddened by the condition the USFS and it's contractor left it in. If I was in charge, I would not have let it open for public use due to the safety issues.
What a shame.
Camping spots near Berry Creek, California offer diverse options within the Sierra Nevada foothills at elevations ranging from 900 to 2,500 feet. The area experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F between June and September, while spring brings milder conditions with average highs in the 70s. Seasonal wildfire restrictions typically take effect from May through October, limiting open flames at many campsites.
Fishing opportunities: Bidwell Canyon Campground at Lake Oroville provides excellent fishing access with varied catch. According to one camper, "Nice lake, great fishing" while another mentioned the convenience of "fishing there was wonderful lakeside."
Hiking trails: Feather Falls Campground serves as an ideal base for exploring the surrounding wilderness. A visitor explained, "This campground is at the base or trailhead to the hike up to Feather Falls. And it is Feather Falls that makes this worth the trip. The hike up splits into a longer but more gentle hike up the hill or a shorter steeper hike."
Water recreation: Collins Lake Recreation Area offers multiple water activities beyond swimming. "We took the boat on our last trip here and had a great time. Great fishing spots!!" one camper noted. The lake also allows for "paddle boarding and kayaking" according to another visitor.
Wildlife viewing: At Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs, visitors consistently mention wildlife encounters. "Each day a family of deer came thru our site and were so tame they ate fruit right out of the kids' hands. So cool!" reported one camper. Another noted "deer had no problem hanging out with us as we had our meals."
Waterfront sites: Limesaddle - Lake Oroville State Rec Area offers stunning views and direct lake access. A repeat visitor shared: "second time at Limesaddle! Love camping here when visiting my daughter who attends Chico State... we could stay closer but the views, quiet and beauty is worth the 30 min into town!"
Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the region maintain high cleanliness standards. At Bidwell Canyon, visitors appreciate that "sites/bathrooms were all very clean, didn't smell at all," while another noted "Bathrooms were top notch clean!" The attention to maintenance makes extended stays more comfortable.
Campsite levelness: Many sites throughout the region present leveling challenges. At Loafer Creek Campground, a camper observed "Most of the sites were not very level," while another at Bidwell Canyon mentioned "A lot of the sites are very uneven, ours was almost terraced, and the tent area was barely big enough for our 8 person tent."
Seasonal considerations: Lake levels fluctuate dramatically throughout the year. One visitor to Bidwell Canyon noted "Unfortunately the beach access/swimming area has turned into a meadow which was nice to see deer but there wasn't a place for the little ones to swim."
Noise factors: Some campgrounds experience unexpected noise disturbances. At River Reflections RV Park, a camper mentioned "I can hear a gun range and a freeway. Basically in town, so not feeling like I'm enjoying nature."
Accessible amenities: Oroville-Feather Falls Casino KOA provides family-friendly facilities. A visitor highlighted "The amenities were great but some surprise bonus' were the big game room, TWO doggy pens. A doggy bath and the most clean campgrounds I've ever seen."
Swimming options: Collins Lake Recreation Area offers safe swimming areas for children during summer months. One camper shared their experience: "We spent practically the whole wknd in the lake. It was the perfect temperature to sit in for hours. No motorized water craft kept it quiet."
Shade considerations: Summer heat requires planning for shade. At Collins Lake, a camper advised "The site gets a lot of sun in the morning and afternoon, so bring a popup canopy for shade—it made a big difference for us!"
Hookup availability: River Reflections RV Park provides complete services for extended stays. "Full hookups. The campground is well maintained with beautiful landscape and access/view of river," noted one RVer. However, connectivity can be an issue as "Cell service is spotty at best and unfortunately WIFI was not working properly."
Site spacing: Campgrounds vary significantly in site separation. Collins Lake campers noted some areas are "right next to each other and there are a ton of people," while others like River Reflections feature "Sites are spread out."
Electrical reliability: Check with campgrounds about electrical service before booking. At Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs, an RVer reported "there wasn't a single day when some campsite didn't have electrical issues, in fact they turned a lot of their RV sites into Tent Sites because of electrical issues."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Berry Creek, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, Berry Creek, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 274 campgrounds and RV parks near Berry Creek, CA and 14 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Berry Creek, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Berry Creek, CA is Bidwell Canyon Campground — Lake Oroville State Recreation Area with a 4.4-star rating from 11 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Berry Creek, CA?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near Berry Creek, CA.
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