Bidwell Canyon Campground at Lake Oroville is conveniently located next to boat launch ramps and the Bidwell Canyon Marina with boat rentals.
◊ Boat rentals - daily and multi-day of ski boats, patio and pontoon boats, kayaks and paddleboards.
◊ Boat storage and slips
◊ Marina Store - bait, camping gear, apparel, and food
◊ Fuel dock - wet fuel service, propane, boat maintenance supplies
◊ The Anchor Management Bar and Grill
With an area of over 15,000 surface acres, Lake Oroville is the perfect destination for water sports, houseboating, and fishing. Lake Oroville is known as one of the premier bass fishing destinations in the West. The lake is also home to Coho Salmon, sturgeon, and trout. Near Bidwell Canyon Campground is the lake's Visitor Center with a 47-foot-tall observation tower
Bidwell Canyon Campground features 75 campsites divided into two loops on either side of the marina - Big Pine Campground (sites 1-39) and Gold Flat Campground (sites 40-75). The sites welcome RV camping and tent camping. All the sites have full RV hook-ups available. Reservations can be made for your chosen campsite.
◊ Campsites with fire rings, picnic tables
◊ Drinking water spigots
◊ Restrooms have flush toilets, sinks, and showers
◊ Paved campground roads and driveways
◊ Dump station
| Bidwell Canyon Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Bidwell Canyon Campground Location: | Bidwell Canyon and Arroyo Drive on the south side of Lake Oroville |
| Elevation: | 925 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Oroville - 7 miles, 11 minutes
Sacramento - 75 miles, 1:27 |
| Number of Sites: | 75 sites for RV camping and tent camping |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| 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 |
| Information: | For campground information about Bidwell Canyon Campground - (530) 538-2200 |
| Reservations for Bidwell Canyon Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Bidwell Canyon Campground reservations are available from April 1 to October 15, up to 6 months in advance of arrival date; other times of year first come, first served. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | RVs 40 feet, trailers 31 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | Accessible sites available |
| Favorite Campsites: | #11, 12, 13, 26, 31, 32, 44, 46, 50, 66, 68, 71 |
| Fees: | $45 per night |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Bidwell Canyon Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: Noon |
| Bidwell Canyon Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill, full hook-ups (30 amp) |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Campgrounds Map: | Lake Oroville Campgrounds Map |
| Attractions near Bidwell Canyon Campground: |
Best Bass Fishing Lures |
| Updates | Last Updated April 2025 |
Bidwell Canyon Campground
Lake Oroville Observation Tower
Bidwell Canyon Campground
Lake Oroville is very popular with bass fishermen and with boaters and water skiers as well as hikers, horseback riders, and anyone looking for outdoor recreation. Bidwell Canyon Campground is close to the main facilities of the lake, including a marina and launch ramps.
Check Lake Oroville State Recreation Area for any campground updates.
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
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2024