Oroville Wildlife Area Access
Oroville Wildlife Area Access
Oroville Wildlife Area Access provides multiple entry points to an 11,800-acre recreation area along the Feather River in Butte County, with unpaved boat ramp access accommodating both car-top and trailer launching, plus 10 miles of walk-in river access.
Primary access is via Highway 162 to the headquarters entrance (1/2 mile west of Highway 70) or Larkin Road, with additional Thermalito Afterbay access via Wilbur Road and shooting range access via Rabe Road.
The area offers camping (permit required), restrooms, and is open 1. 5 hours before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset for fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing.
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