Lime Saddle Campground (Lake Oroville)

Loafer Creek Rd, Oroville, CA 95966, United States

Contact: 5305382217

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=462

$25per night

RV/TrailersThis campground allows RVs or Trailers at some campsites

This campground has Electric hookups

This campground has sewer hookups

This campground has water hookups

This campground has showers on site

This campground is pet-friendly. Bring your pals!

This campground has accessibility campsites and features

Updated 2023-06-16

Overview

Lime Saddle Campground is located in the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, right on the West Branch of the Feather River Arm. To get there, take the Pentz Road exit from Highway 70 from the northwest side of Lake Oroville.

The campground has 44 sites, which can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Several sites have 30A electrical and water hookups, and there are flush toilets, potable water, and showers.

They also have two group camping sites that can fit up to 24 people, but these are tents only. You can also bring along your four-legged friends to Lime Saddle, but they need to be kept on a leash and always attended to. Dogs are also not allowed on the trails or day-use areas.

Lime Saddle Campground is only open from April to October, but the park is open year-round. It’s a popular site to visit from spring to fall, so you need to make your reservations quickly as it’s often fully booked.

Best Campsites at Lime Saddle Campground (Lake Oroville)

Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at Lime Saddle Campground (Lake Oroville).

Sites 1-8, 10-12, 16

RV sites with hookups
Sites 10, 11, and 12 are near water
Site 1 has its own loop, which is great for privacy

* Site 16 is near the entrance, you might experience more noise

Sites 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 30

Tent sites by the water at the edge of the peninsula
Great views, but can be very hot during summer time
Sites 22, 25, and 30 have proximity to tap water

* Site 30 is right by the parking area, so you should expect noise

Sites 17, 21, 23, 28, 29

Located in the inner side of the loop
Proximity to restrooms
Site 17 is secluded and is close to camp host

Sites 9, 15, 18

Accessible sites
Proximity to restrooms
Proximity to camp host area

Unique Experiences

Enjoy a peaceful stroll along the man-made Lake Oroville, or go on a hike on one of the numerous trails like the popular Breezy trail, Feather Falls, or Table Mountain Trail that leads you to a beautiful waterfall.
Visit the Kelly Ridge Visitor Center and check out the 47-foot viewing tower for a panoramic view of the dam and lake.
Whether you’re an experienced biker or a novice, enjoy the many bike trails all around the lake. One of the most pleasant and easiest is the one that encircles the lake.
Get your adrenalin fix with some watersports on the lake like waterskiing, canoeing, sailing, and kayaking.
Rent a floatie and enjoy a lazy afternoon cooling off in the lake during a hot summer’s day.
Go fishing and try to catch numerous species including largemouth bass, catfish, rainbow trout, and salmon.
Grab your camera and try to spot the abundance of animals that include raccoons, turkeys, opossums, rabbits, deer, and birds. Watch out for skunks and bears though!
Go on a guided horseback trail ride and enjoy the peaceful environment surrounding the lake.

Lime Saddle Campground (Lake Oroville) Campground Rules

Pet Friendly

Yes

Max Trailer/RV Length

RVs 40 feet, trailers 31 feet

Max People per Site

Max Vehicles per Site

One, the second vehicle is payable

Fires Allowed

Yes

Lime Saddle Campground (Lake Oroville) Reservation Information

Reservations Allowed?

Reservations Required?

Yes

To make a reservation you can go to their website https://www.reservecalifornia.com/Web/ or contact 1-800-444-7275 from 8AM to 6PM Pacific Time. Sites with hookups cost $45 per night, standard sites are $25 per night. The reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance, and you can see which campsites are still available on their website.

Ensure you have the following information to make a reservation:

Park selections
Date you wish to start camping
Type and size of camping equipment
Number of people that will occupy the campsite
Number of nights you wish to camp
Alternative park and camping date choices
Your phone number and area code
Method of payment/Credit card number and expiration date
Mailing address

Group Camping Reservations

There are two group sites in Lime Saddle - Acorn and Pine Cone. You can make a reservation for them on their website https://www.reservecalifornia.com/Web/ or contact 1-800-444-7275 from 8AM to 6PM Pacific Time. The reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance, and you can see which campsites are still available. Each site is priced at $125 per night, and these sites are for tents only.

Campsite Reservation Cancellations

If you wish to cancel your reservation or change your arrival dates, please go to their website https://www.reservecalifornia.com/ or call 1-800-444-7275 by 6 PM a day before your arrival date at the latest to inform them. You will forfeit your reservation fee if you cancel, and late cancellation will be charged an extra $7.99 and your first night’s fee.

Lime Saddle Campground (Lake Oroville) Campground Cost

Hookups

$45

Normal

$25

Activities

Exhibits / Guided Tours

Fishing

Swimming

Bike Trails

Hiking

Boating

Photography

Picnicking

Wildlife Viewing

Nature Trails

Amenities

RV/Trailers

Hookups

Pull Through Spots

Pet Friendly

ADA Sites

Showers

Campfire Rings

Boat Ramp

Picnic Tables

Boat Rental

Potable Water

Showers

Visitors/Rec Center

Grills

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Nearby Campgrounds to Lime Saddle Campground (Lake Oroville)

Bidwell Canyon Campground

Bidwell Canyon campground is also a part of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. The campground is considerably larger than Lime Saddle with two loops. The first loop has 39 sites, while the other has 36 sites, which comes up to 75 sites in total compared to Lime Saddle’s 44.

Bidwell Canyon is it’s open all year round, unlike Lime Saddle which is only open from April to October. Bidwell Canyon’s sites are all hookup sites that cost $45 which is the same as Lime Saddle. However, Lime Saddle also offers non-hookup sites at $25.

Bidwell Canyon doesn’t have group sites and each of their sites can accommodate a maximum of 8 people. Lime Saddle has two tent-only group sites that can take up to 24 people.

Loafer Creek Camp Campground

Another campground located in Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, Loafer Creek is a lot bigger than Lime Saddle with 137 sites. Similar to Lime Saddle, Loafer Creek is only open from April to October.

Loafer Creek also has group sites and hot showers, but they do not have hookup sites while Lime Saddle does.

Sundew Campground

Sundew Campground is located at Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains of Plumas National Forest. They have 22 campsites for RVs and tents with standard amenities, but they do not have hookups or hot showers while Lime Saddle has both.

Sundew is at an elevation of 5,200 feet while Lime Saddle is at about 1,000, which means Sundew will be cooler. It is also open from May to September while Lime Saddle has a longer season from April to October.