Lake Oroville State Recreational Area

09/05/2026

Brad Freeman Trail users hiking, biking, or riding between the Spillway Day Use Area and Diversion Pool should be alert for active construction work and equipment near the trail through Sept. 18. Crews will be onsite weekdays between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Caution is advised when passing near the project area. Construction work is part of a project to reestablish native vegetation in areas adjacent to Oroville Dam’s main and emergency spillways. Read more in the Lake Oroville Community Update https://water.ca.gov/News/Blog/2026/Sep-2026/Lake-Oroville-Update-September-4-2026

08/18/2026

Park maintenance confirmed today that tomorrow morning (Aug 18th) the Loafer Point stage 2 ramp will be opened. They will be moving the docks in place in the morning. Loafer Point stage 1 ramp will be closed to launching and recovery due to reaching the end of the pavement. The restroom at the parking lot will remain open. The lanes on the west side half of the Old Loafer ramp on the Marina side will be closed as well.

08/16/2026

As our water continues to drop and you want to find the shortest walk up the ramp back to the parking lot, Spillway will be your best choice. Now fully on the stage 2 ramp at Spillway. Probably next week Loafer Point stage 2 should be fully out as well.

07/21/2026

Rainbow over the swim beach at Thermalito South Forebay. The rain never developed on the ground but it made for a good show during sunset last night.

07/17/2026

California State Parks is embarking on our biggest expansion in decades, and we need your help! Take the State Parks Forward Survey today to help shape the future of three new state parks coming to the Central Valley. Share your vision at www.parks.ca.gov/Forward!

07/03/2026

Remember all fireworks are illegal inside the park and on the lake. Fireworks are only legal inside the city limits of Oroville.

06/18/2026

PRESS RELEASE: Governor Newsom announces special free pass to California’s state historic parks in honor of Juneteenth and America’s 250th anniversary This bulletin was sent at 06/17/2026 08:08 AM PDT View as a webpage / Share CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Divisions of Boating an...

06/18/2026

05/27/2026

Mark your calendars for the Forebay Fun Day - part of California State Parks Week!
See a RAPTOR up close!
Enjoy vibrational music with crystal bowls!
Watch a butterfly release!
Chase a giant bubble!
Create your own chalk art!
Visit our community partner booths!