The Oroville Wildlife Area provides multiple access points to the Feather River and Thermalito Afterbay, including unimproved boat ramps near Vance Avenue and Palm Avenue entrances, plus a gravel/concrete mat ramp at the Afterbay Outlet (four-wheel drive recommended when muddy).

The area offers primitive camping in designated sites (permit required from CHP), restrooms, and day-use facilities, with public access from 1. 5 hours before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset across the 11,800-acre riparian woodland habitat.