Parks and the outdoors in Oroville

10 parks, gardens, beaches and walks in and around Oroville.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Bidwell Bar Bridge
Original
The Bidwell Bar Bridge is the first steel suspension bridge built in California. It was relocated to its current location in 1965 to avoid inundation by the rising water of Lake Oroville.
Free
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Cherokee Museum & Ghost Town
What was once a boom town during the mining days, this is a small ghost town with several structures you can walk through from the road including what was the Wells Fargo Bank. There is also a small museum that has varying opening hours. There are a few scattered places where people still live, so tread carefully.
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Feather Falls
A great day hike for those wishing to see one of the highest waterfalls in the United States with a drop of. Great spot in the middle of the hike to see a massive ladybug migration.
Free
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Ishi Emergence Spot
The location where Ishi, the last Native American to live in the wild came in to contact with European Americans in 1911 which is mainly just a plaque marking the spot. Much more can be found at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center.
Free
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Lake Oroville Visitor Center
Outside of the town, this state-run visitor center offers a splendid observation of the town and the history of the construction of the lake and the Indian tribes that were in the area.
Free
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Oroville Dam
Billed as the largest earth-filled dam in the world, it is the tallest dam in the United States at 230m/770ft, and the top of the dam spans 2,110m/6,920ft. The view over the Sacramento Valley is stunning, especially after a good rainstorm. For security reasons, you can't park directly on the top of the dam. There are also quite impressive tours under the dam showing the massive hydroelectric turbines, although the hours and offer of these tours are unpredictable.
Free
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Table Mountain
While this area can be visited year round, it is best seen in the Spring when the large, flat field on the plateau of this mountain are full of endless wildflowers. Additionally, there are excellent waterfalls to hike to and be seen such as Ravine and Phantom Falls. Those interested in preparing can read up on these hikes as well as read the book, "Wildflowers of Table Mountain" by Mackey & Bills.
Free
Do Not mapped
Bald Rock
A massive granite outcropping that sits in the mountains above town. It makes for an excellent morning hike with impressive views from the top.
Free
Do Not mapped
Green Line Trail
A contiguous route running from the center of town up to the dam with a number of options along the way. It's for those wishing to make longer bike rides around the area and enjoy the scenery with a very easy to follow green line to mark the path.
Free
Do Not mapped
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
The main attraction of Oroville and a huge destination for boating and fishing. Boats can also be rented from Bidwell Marina and taken far upstream to the forks of the river where there are usually waterfalls depending on the year.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Oroville (CC BY-SA 4.0).