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Recreation
- Feather Falls
Beautiful 640-feet high falls (the 6th highest in the United States): A strenuous seven-mile round-trip hike will bring you to a breathtaking view of the falls. Take Olive Highway east to Forbestown Road, then north on Lumpkin Road and follow the signs. The falls can also be viewed by boat from Lake Oroville.
- Golf Courses
Dingerville, U.S.A.
5813 Pacific Heights Road • (530) 533-9343
Kelly Ridge Golf Course
5131 Royal Oaks Drive • (530) 589-0777
Table Mountain Golf Course
Oro Dam Blvd West, 2 miles west off Highway 70 • (530) 533-3922
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Located on the Feather River, Lake Oroville was created by Oroville Dam in 1967. At its maximum level, the lake provides 167 miles of shoreline and 15,500 surface acres for recreation. Activities include houseboating, fishing picnicking, camping, hiking, swimming, waterskiing, sailing, and powerboating.
Visitor Center
The Visitor Center overlooks Oroville Dam and Lake Oroville, and features interpretive displays, and audio-visual room, and a 47-foot viewing tower. (530) 538-2219
Oroville Dam
The tallest and one of the largest earthen dams in the United States, Oroville Dam is 770 feet high with a crest 6,920 feet long.
Lime Saddle Recreation Area & Marina
Houseboats, fishing & patio boats, a boat launching ramp, picnic facilities, fishing & boating supplies, gas & oil, snack bar. (800) 834-7517
Bloomer Primitive Recreation Area
Group campsite. Access by boat. Restrooms, no water. (800) 444-7275
Loafer Creek Recreation Area
137 campsites with parking, boat launch ramp, swimming, restrooms, showers, drinking water.
Bidwell Canyon
Houseboat, fishing & patio boat rental, groceries, bait & tackle, snack bar, covered slips, fuel dock, campsites with hookups. (800) 637-1737 or (530) 538-2200
North Thermalito Forebay Recreation Area
A beautiful 300-acre day-use recreation area: picnicking, barbecuing, restrooms, phones, sandy swimming beach, dressing rooms, potable water, parking, boat ramp for sailboats and canoes (non-powerboats only).
- Oroville Aviation Corp for Model Aircraft
One of two locations in Northern California where both land and water facilities are available for take-off and landing. 350x300 foot runway. North Wilbur Road at the Afterbay Canal.
- Oroville State Wildlife Area
Birdwatching (178 species), heron and egret rookery February to June. In-Season hunting (except wild turkey) September thru January, shotgun and bow only. Fishing, swimming, primitive campsites. (530) 538-2236
- Feather River Recreation & Parks District
FRRPD has beautiful parks and recreation facilities, leisure classes, sports programs, and special events for youths and adults in the Oroville area.
- Bedrock Park
Tennis courts, swimming, picnicking along the Feather River. 5th Avenue & Safford Street.
- Bicentennial Park
Liberty pole, picnicking. Robinson Street, between Huntoon & Lincoln.
- Hewitt Park
Steam locomotives, picnicking. Baldwin Avenue & Daryl Porter Way.
- Martin Luther King Park
Playground, bandstand. 2129 B Street.
- Mitchell Park
Little League baseball fields, Playtown USA. 5th & Pomona Avenues.
- Nelson Park & Pool
Softball & Little League baseball fields, swimming. 6th Street & Nelson Avenue.
- Rotary Park
Barbecues, picnic facilities, playground. Safford Street & 2nd Avenue.
- Soroptimist
1675 Montgomery Street
- Table Mountain
Hiking, biking, kite-flying, wildflowers. Take Table Mountain Blvd. to Cherokee Road and continue on to the top.
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Museums
- Butte County Historical Society - Ehmann Home
Known as the "House that Olives Built," the Ehmann Home was built in 1911 for Freda Ehmann, who developed the ripe olive curing process. The Ehmann Home serves as the headquarters for the Butte County Historical Society. Located at 1480 Lincoln Street, Phone: (530) 533-5316
- Chinese Temple
This California landmark built in 1863 includes chapels for Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. The main chapel is Liet Sheng Kong, Temple of Assorted Dieties. Tapestry Hall is home to an extensive collection of embroidered tapestries, parasols, Chinese Opera Theatre puppets, and Chinese and American costumes dating from 1850 to 1930. Located at 1500 Broderick, Phone: (530) 538-2496
- C. F. Lott Historic Home - Sank Park & Garden
A romantic Victorian Gothic revival-style home built in 1856, the Lott Home serves as a cultural repository for objects typical of Oroville family homes from 1849 to 1910. The Lott Garden features roses and herbs, fountains, a gazebo and a covered patio. Located at 1067 Montgomery Street, Phone: (530) 538-2497
- Pioneer Museum
The Pioneer Museum, built in 1932 as a replica of a 49er cabin, holds 6,000 square feet of historic treasures, including a doll from the Donner Party, pioneer furniture and clothing, and a large Native American arrowhead and basket collection. Located at 2332 Montgomery Street, Phone: (530) 538-2529
Theatres
- Birdcage Theatre
A community theatre located at 1740 Bird Street. Phone: (530) 533-2473
- State Theatre
Featuring performing arts and movies, located at 1489 Myers Street. Phone: (530) 538-2470 or 538-2406
Other
- Oroville Chamber of Commerce
1789 Montgomery Street, Oroville, CA 95965
(800) 655-GOLD • (530) 538-2542
- Feather River Fish Hatchery
This salmon and steelhead hatchery was opened in 1967 to provide a place where a large number of adult fish could be trapped, held and artificially spawned. With the hatchery's modern facilities, young fish are reared with a minimum of handling and cost. Major features to guide the fish to the hatchery include the fish barrier dam and fish ladder. Viewing windows allow visitors to watch the fish as they leap and swim up the ladder.
- Grey Fox Vineyards
Tours & Tasting. Take a tour of the Vineyard and Winery while enjoying our wonderful Grey Fox wines. Open Saturdays & Sundays 12:00 am to 5:00 pm. (530) 589-3920
- Post Office
National Register of Historic Places
1735 Robinson Street • (530) 533-4515
Special thanks to the Oroville Visitor & Tourism Bureau (1-800-665-GOLD) for photos and information.
Photo Credits: Mike Isch, Tom Sanders, David C. Neilsen II.
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