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Just An Easy Day Trip

Lake Oroville is conveniently located in central California, just 70 miles north of Sacramento, and an easy drive from all areas of California. We think of it as California's Best Kept Secret!  Come see what so many people are missing!  Spend some time visiting some the areas historical sites.  Directions below.

Driving Time     (hours)
Marysville                            3/4
Sacramento                      1-1/4
Nevada City                      1-1/2
Red Bluff                          1-1/2
Auburn                                1-3/4
Stockton                            2-1/4
Reno                                    3
San Francisco                    3-1/2
San Jose                              4
Los Angeles                      9

Lake Statistics

Shoreline            167 miles
Max. depth            690 feet
Surface Area        15,500 acres

Directions to Bidwell Canyon Marina at Lake Oroville

Lake Oroville is located approximately 70 miles north of  Sacramento.

Take Hwy 70 to the town of Oroville.

Exit at Oro-Dam Blvd (Hwy 162); turn east, heading through the town of Oroville. 

Follow Hwy 162 through town approximately 2 miles to Olive Hwy. 

Turn right on Olive Hwy (still Hwy 162) and follow out of town 6 miles to Kelly Ridge Road. (There is a shopping center called "The Oaks" on the right side, at the bottom of a small downgrade).

Turn left at Kelly Ridge Road and follow into Kelly Ridge Estates to Arroyo St. (2nd street on right side - aproximately 1-1/2 miles).

Turn right at Arroyo and follow approximately 1 mile until you reach a "dead end" (left curve), which will lead you to the entrance of the State Park.  You will pass through the Ranger Pay Station.  The marina is located inside the State Park.

Once through the Ranger Pay Station, the next right will take you to the marina  -  OR  -  straight ahead will take you to the boat launch.

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