Loafer Creek Campground

California's Best Camping

Lake Oroville, California
Lake Oroville, California

Loafer Creek Campground

Lake Oroville


Loafer Creek Campground

Loafer Creek Campground is part of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. The campground is on the southeast side of the lake, across the cove from Bidwell Canyon Campground and the marina. The campground is set among mature oaks and boasts many flat areas for tents.

Loafer Creek Campground offers 137 campsites situated in loops above the lake. The sites accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Reservations can be made for your chosen campsite. Remember to bring quarters for the showers.

Loafer Creek Campground also has nearby Group Sites and a separate Equestrian Campground.

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Loafer Creek Campground Basics
Loafer Creek Campground Location: Loafer Creek Road, off Hwy. 62 on the southeastern side of Lake Oroville
Elevation: 980 feet
Mileage and driving time from gateway city: Oroville - 7 miles, 11 minutes
Sacramento - 75 miles, 1:27
Number of Sites: 137
Camping Season: Open year-round until summer 2019; otherwise open April through mid-October
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle (fee for additional vehicle)
Pets: on leash, always attended
Operated by California State Parks
Loafer Creek Information: (530) 538-2200

Reservations for Loafer Creek Campground
Reservations available Reservations are available for camping dates from April 1 to October 15, up to 6 months in advance of arrival date; other times of year sites are first-come, first-served.
Maximum RV/trailer Length: 40 feet
Accessible Sites: accessible sites available
Favorite Campsites: #4, 5, 11, 23, 25, 27, 29, 41, 54, 62, 66, 67, 86, 121, 125
Fees: $25 per night
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Loafer Creek Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, check-out Noon

Loafer Creek Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water
Showers: Yes
Dump station: Yes
Campgrounds Map: Lake Oroville Campgrounds Map
Attractions near Loafer Creek Campground: Enjoy beautiful Lake Oroville for boating, swimming, water skiing, and fishing. Find nearby marinas and launch ramps. Explore local hiking trails. Take a tour of the Visitor Center and climb the 47-foot viewpoint tower. At the top of the tower are high-power telescopes for views from the lake to the Sierra.




Loafer Creek Group Campground, Lake Oroville, CA

Loafer Creek Group Campground

Loafer Creek Group Camps

Loafer Creek Campground has 6 tent-only group sites. Each group site can accommodate from 9 up to 24 people and a maximum of 7 vehicles. Amenities include restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers (bring quarters). Each site has 5 level tent areas, a large BBQ pit, picnic tables, a fire pit, and a sink with running water.
Fee: $125 per night
Reservations: Loafer Creek Group Campsite Reservations



General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.

Loafer Creek Campground, Lake Oroville, CA

Loafer Creek Campground

Lake Oroville
Attractions and Activities

Lake Oroville is very popular with anglers seeking bass, with boaters and water skiers, hikers, horseback riders, and anyone looking for outdoor recreation. Visitors to Loafer Creek Campground enjoy comfortable sites near many of the lakes main attractions.

  • Set out onto the clear waters of Lake Oroville for water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, cruising, wake boarding, and swimming.
  • Around the lake find an excellent horse camp and boat-in camps. Unique floating campsites may also be reserved.
  • Tour the Lake Oroville Visitor Center with museum and exhibits.
  • Around the lake find marinas with boat rentals and launch ramps.
  • Spend a week on a houseboat cruising all the inlets and coves.
  • Hike the trails around the lake, including the popular Feather Falls trail.
  • Bicycle on the many roads and paths open to cycling.
  • In Oroville visit the Feather River Nature Center, the Pioneer History Museum, and the Feather River Fish Hatchery.

Key Loafer Creek Campground Regulations

  1. Generators may only be operated between 10 AM and 8 PM.
  2. Fires must be confined to provided fire rings.
  3. Help prevent the spread of invasive insects by obtaining firewood locally.
  4. Dogs must be on leash and always attended. At night they must be in a tent or vehicle.

    Check Lake Oroville State Recreation Area for any campground updates.