Lake Oroville[1] is a reservoir formed by the Oroville Dam impounding the Feather River, located in Butte County, northern California. The lake is situated 5 miles (8 km) northeast of the city of Oroville, within the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, in …

2 days ago · The Lake Oroville area has four very distinct seasons; a Mediterranean-type climate. Winter months are cool to cold, seldom freezing temperatures, and some occasional fog. Temperatures run from mid to high 50s down to the 30s.

Feb 7, 2025 · Lake Oroville is one of the State Water Project’s premier recreational destinations and one of California’s best fishing spots. The lake provides both warm-water and cold-water fisheries, with excellent bass fishing opportunities during the fall and winter months.

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Lake Oroville and the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area have beautiful hiking, biking and equestrian trails for all skill levels and abilities.

6 days ago · Lake Oroville, located roughly 75 miles north of Sacramento and 100 miles south of Redding in Northern California, sits behind the tallest dam in the United States. The lake has more than 167 miles of shoreline and offers camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, sail and power boating, water-skiing, fishing and swimming.

6 days ago · Lake Oroville is the largest storage facility in the State Water Project, providing flood protection while supporting environmental and water delivery needs to 27 million Californians. Some water released from Lake Oroville is distributed locally for agriculture benefits, while the remaining Feather River releases flow south through the State ...

Mar 1, 2025 · The DWR and the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) have reopened additional Lake Oroville trails that were damaged by the July 2024 Thompson Fire. State Parks has rebuilt the Potter’s Ravine foot bridge which will …

The visitor center displays feature a history of the Dam construction and State Water Project as well as a historic view of the Native People that inhabit the Lake Oroville Area. A 47-foot viewing tower allows the visitor the opportunity to have a panoramic view of the dam and beautiful Lake.

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