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Oroville Wildlife Area Access

Oroville Wildlife Area Access provides multiple entry points to the 11,800-acre wildlife area along the Feather River, with headquarters access via Highway 162 (about 1/2 mile west of Highway 70) and additional access at Larkin Road and Wilbur Road for the Thermalito Afterbay unit.

The area offers boat ramps, unimproved gravel put-ins along the Feather River, camping in designated areas (requiring permits from California Highway Patrol), and facilities including restrooms and day-use areas. Open from 1.

5 hours before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset, the access point serves fishing, wildlife viewing, and non-motorized boating activities.


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