This artificial lake was formed by the USA's tallest earth-filled dam, which rises 770ft above the Feather River. Boat-in, floating campsites are available. The visitor center has exhibits on the California State Water Project and local Native American history, plus a viewing tower and loads of recreational information.
The area surrounding Lake Oroville is also full of hiking trails, and a favorite is the 9-mile round-trip walk to 640ft Feather Falls. The Brad Freeman Bicycle Trail is a 41-mile, off-road loop that takes cyclists to the top of the Oroville Dam, then follows the Feather River back to the Thermalito Forebay and Afterbay storage reservoirs, east of Hwy 70. The ride is mostly flat, but the dam ascent is steep. The Forebay Aquatic Center rents non-motorized watercraft to get out on the water.
