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List Facilites at Viewing Site
| Site Id #:292 - Lake Oroville State Recreation Area | |||
Facilites at Viewing Site | |||
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Brochure/Species List | A free state park brochure summarizes local history and spells out recreational features and guidelines at Lake Oroville, and it includes a detailed map of the area. | |
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Bus Accessible | Ample parking is provided at the Visitor Center, the dam spillway, and at the developed campsites and picnic areas. | |
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Camping/lodging | RV campsites with full hookups, developed campsites, primitive boat-in campsites, and even floating campsites. | |
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Drinking Water | Water fountains are available at all developed campsites. | |
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Fee | Day use fees are $5 per car. Boat launch is $8. Camping fees range from $45 for a full hookup site down to $12 for a primitive boat-in site. Floating campsites are $150 per night. Subject to change, check park website. | |
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Gift Shop/Bookstore | Visitor Center has a gift shop and book store. | |
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Interpretive Signs | Interpretive signs are at trailheads, historic sites, the self-guided nature walk, and at the Visitor Center. | |
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Lookouts | Excellent lookout sites are the Oroville Dam, the Observation Tower at the Visitor Center, and at the new Bidwell Bar Bridge. See Access/Public Use #4. | |
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Restrooms | Clean, tiled showers and restrooms with flush toilets are available at all developed campsites. See Access/Public Use #4. | |
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Trails | 77 miles of wide, maintained trails are available for hiking, and much of it is available for cycling or horse-back riding. See Access/Public Use #4. | |
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Trash Cans | Trash cans are available at all developed campgrounds. | |
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Visitor Center/Ranger Station | A modern 10,000 sq. ft. facility includes a museum, information counter, gift shop, restrooms, covered patio, and four story observation tower. | |