Lake Oroville State Recreation Area

With 167 miles of forested shoreline, Lake Oroville offers more recreational variety than any other lake or reservoir in California. Near the City of Oroville in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, this man-made lake was formed by the tallest earth-filled dam in the country (770 feet high and 6,920 feet across the Feather River) when it was completed in 1968. The Lake is located one mile downstream of the junction of the Feather River's major tributaries.

Lake Oroville is a keystone facility of the State Water Project. Lake Oroville is the SWP's largest reservoir (and the state's second largest reservoir), with a capacity of 3.5 million acre-feet.

Northern California's Premier Recreation Lake

The State Water Project is one of the largest water and power systems in the world. The system includes 17 pumping plants, 32 storage facilities (mainly reservoirs and lakes), 5 hydroelectric power plants, 3 pumping-generating plants, and more than 660 miles of canals, tunnels, and pipelines.

Average Air & Water Temperatures •  Lake Oroville, California  • Month High Low Water Jan 54° 38° 46° Feb 56° 40° 47° March 60° 42° 48° April 67° 46° 53° May 76° 51° 67° June 85° 56° 73° July 92° 64° 78° Aug 91° 63° 75° Sept 85° 59° 72° Oct 74° 52° 65° Nov 60° 43° 55° Dec 54° 38° 50° All temps in Fahrenheit and averaged historically. Sources: weather.com / nps.gov

The lake stores winter and spring runoff which is released into the Feather River to meet the Project's needs. It also provides pumped-storage capacity, 750,000 acre-feet of flood control storage, recreation, and freshwater releases to control salinity intrusion in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and for fish and wildlife protection.

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.

The South Forebay of the lake is used by speed boats, personal water craft and hydroplanes. The North Forebay is reserved for non-motorized use only, such as sailing and windsurfing. The lake is a popular bass fishing destination, hosting several fishing tournaments each year.

Getaway with your family or friends to this uncrowded splendor and spend true quality time away from it all.

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Marina Facilities at Lake Oroville

Lake Oroville Marina is located in the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, just 75 miles north of Sacramento in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California.

Cruise along in a luxury houseboat rental on the second largest reservoir in California and enjoy some of the world's best fishing. The 167 miles of forested shoreline is home to spotted bass, chinook salmon, catfish and rainbow trout. Lake Oroville Marina has endless opportunities to enjoy the uncrowded atmosphere.

Lake Oroville Marina Facilities Include:

• Houseboat Rentals - with houseboats from 50' to 70'
• Ski Boat, Deck Cruiser & PWC Rentals - available for hourly, daily and multi-day rental
• Fuel Dock - convenient for fueling prior to exploring Lake Oroville
• Camping - floating campsites, boat-in and group camping
• Convenience Store & Snack Bar - last minute needs including, groceries, snacks, fishing tackle, bait, souvenirs and boating accessories
• Fishing Licenses - not available at the marina but can be purchased online at www.dfg.ca.gov

Lake Oroville Marina is professionally managed by Forever Resorts and is an authorized concessioner of the California State Parks, Lake Oroville State Recreation Area.