Lake Oroville State Recreational Area

05/04/2026

DWR is modifying is invasive mussel inspection program at Oroville. Learn more in the Lake Oroville Community Update -> https://water.ca.gov/News/Blog/2026/May-2026/Lake-Oroville-Update-May-1-2026

04/27/2026

Rescheduled for this Saturday!

04/14/2026

03/22/2026

Paddle into Spring with us! Join the Feather River Center for a guided group kayak trip on the beautiful Feather River as part of the Oroville Wildflower & Nature Festival. Bring your friends and family for an exciting adventure on the water ending at Riverbend Park.
The event will take place on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, with two trip times at 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM. After your paddle, stick around and enjoy the Oroville Wildflower & Nature Festival! 🌼🚣‍♀️

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03/22/2026

A portion of Oro Dam Blvd. East between Canyon Drive and Oro Powerhouse Road will remain closed next week for hazard tree removal. A full road closure will be in effect Monday, March 23, through Thursday, March 26, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. DWR is taking advantage of the closure to remove large hazard trees and perform routine fuel load reduction activities to minimize fire risk in areas surrounding Lake Oroville.

Read more in the Lake Oroville Community Update at https://water.ca.gov/News/Blog/2026/Mar-2026/Lake-Oroville-Update-March-20-2026

03/11/2026

Speedboat time trials are returning to the Thermalito Afterbay March 14th-15th. The event requires the closure of the southern portion of the Afterbay (south of Highway 162), the Monument Hill boat ramp, and the Larkin Road cartop boat launch on Saturday and Sunday. The Wilbur Road boat ramp remains closed to trailered launching due to DWR’s invasive mussel prevention program. Watercraft launching from this site must be hand launch only. In addition, areas north of Hwy 162 will remain open for public use during the boating event.

The event is hosted by the Northern California Outboard Association and East Bay Boat Club and features a mile-long course. Time trial events are expected Saturday and Sunday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. depending on weather and water conditions. More information about the event can be found on the American Power Boat Association website: https://www.apba.org/racing-schedule.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

03/08/2026

With longer daylight hours arriving, DWR is extending boat ramp launch hours at several Lake Oroville locations starting Sunday, March 8. Trailered watercraft still require a blue mussel inspection seal prior to launching at the Oroville facilities.

Lake Oroville
Starting March 8: Daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Spillway
• Bidwell Canyon

Starting March 8: Daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Lime Saddle
• Loafer Creek/Loafer Point

Thermalito Afterbay
Ramp hours: Daily from 1.5 hours before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset
• Monument Hill

Thermalito Forebay
Ramp Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. to sunset
• North Forebay (Non-motorized vessels only)

Read more in the Lake Oroville Community Update at https://water.ca.gov/News/Blog/2026/Mar-2026/Lake-Oroville-Update-March-6-2026

12/23/2025

Rain and rising lake levels are typical for this time of year in the Feather River watershed. December and January storms commonly increase inflows and water storage at Lake Oroville. Currently, Lake Oroville is at 54 percent capacity, leaving plenty of available space in the reservoir to safely capture runoff from incoming storms.

Inflows are consistent with normal winter conditions, and at this time, DWR does not anticipate the need for releases for flood protection. DWR will continue to closely monitor weather forecasts, inflows, and reservoir conditions and manage Lake Oroville safely throughout the winter season.

12/17/2025

Let’s make some winter magic together this weekend at Lake Oroville Visitor Center! Create your own snowflake ornament and have fun with a salt crystal snowflake that won’t melt even after you take it home. Located at 917 Kelly Ridge Road in Oroville, the Visitor Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking and all crafts are free of charge.

10/27/2025

DWR is alerting the public to upcoming temporary road closures near Oroville Dam for guardrail work. Work is part of a project to rehabilitate several locations owned and maintained by the department that are heavily used by maintenance staff and members of the public.
• Oct. 27 – Oct. 29: Canyon Drive from the intersection of Oroville Dam Blvd. E./Royal Oaks Drive to Oroville Dam Crest Road will close to vehicles daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Oct. 30 – Oct. 31: Oroville Dam Boulevard East between Oro Powerhouse Road and the intersection at Canyon Drive/Royal Oaks Drive will close to vehicles daily from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Learn more in this week’s Lake Oroville Community Update at https://water.ca.gov/News/Blog/2025/Oct-25/Lake-Oroville-Update-October-24-2025

10/01/2025

Lime Saddle Campground and Nelson Bar will be closed from October 10th through November 1st due to road construction taking place on Lime Saddle Road. The closure will not impact access to Lime Saddle Ramp and the Marina.

09/27/2025

Lake Oroville is at 802 feet elevation and storage is approximately 2.13 million acre-feet (MAF), which is 62 percent of its total capacity and 110 percent of the historical average.

Feather River flows are at 650 cubic feet per second (cfs) through the City of Oroville with 7,350 cfs being released from the Thermalito Afterbay River Outlet (Outlet) for a total Feather River release of 8,000 cfs downstream. DWR continues to assess Feather River releases daily.

Learn more in this week's Lake Oroville Community Update ➡️ https://water.ca.gov/News/Blog/2025/Sep-25/Oroville-Update-9-26-2025.