Loafer Creek Campground (Lake Oroville)
Lime Saddle Rd, Oroville, CA 95965, United States
Overview
Loafer Creek Campground is located on the southeast side of Lake Oroville, a man-made lake formed by the impressive Oroville dam, the tallest in the country.
The campground is across the bay from Bidwell Canyon Campground and the nearby marina. To get there, drive 68 miles north of Sacramento on Highway 70, turn east onto Highway 162, then to Loafer Creek into the park.
The Loafer Creek Campground has 137 campsites in loops above the lake that accommodate tents, RVs up to 40 feet, and trailers up to 31 feet.
Although there are no hookups, there is a dump station available, as well as potable water, flush toilets, and coin-operated showers. Unique floating campsites can also be reserved.
There are also neighboring group sites that allow for up to 24 people and 7 vehicles but these sites are tent-only.
In addition, there is a separate Equestrian Campground which is one of the finest in the region. Each of the 15 equestrian sites has tethering and feeding stations and can accommodate 8 people, 2 horses, and 2 vehicles.
Pets are allowed on a leash and always attended to but they aren’t allowed on trails, day-use areas, or floating campsites.
The campground is open from April to October, weather permitting. However, water access to Lake Oroville can be limited during drier months because of the low water levels.
Best Campsites at Loafer Creek Campground (Lake Oroville)
Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at Loafer Creek Campground (Lake Oroville).
Sites #4, 5, 11, 23, 25, 27, 29, 41, 54, 62, 66, 67, 86, 121, 125
- Rated online as sites with more privacy
- Quiet
Unique Experiences
Visit the Kelly Ridge Visitor Center and climb the 47-foot viewing tower to enjoy a panoramic view of the dam and beautiful lake.
Set out onto Lake Oroville's beautiful waters for water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, cruising, wakeboarding, and swimming.
Rent a boat in one of the many marinas and spend a day out on the water
Charter a houseboat and sail the many inlets
Hike the Feather Falls trail, one of the many popular trails around Lake Oroville
Go for a guided horseback ride along 17.5-mile Loafer Creek Loop
Visit the Feather River Fish Hatchery and view salmon and steelhead eggs up close.
Loafer Creek Campground (Lake Oroville) Campground Rules
Pet Friendly
YesMax Trailer/RV Length
RVs 40 feet, trailers 31 feetMax Length of Stay
14 nightsMax People per Site
8Max Vehicles per Site
1 vehicle and 1 legally towed. Extras cost a fee.Fires Allowed
YesLoafer Creek Campground (Lake Oroville) Reservation Information
Reservations Allowed?
Reservations Required?
NoLoafer Creek Campground can be reserved online or in person. Camping fees are $25 per night. You can check availability at the reservation website www.reservecalifornia.com or by calling 1-800-444-7275. Check-in time is 2 pm, and check-out time is 12 pm. Plan ahead of time to be at the campground before it gets dark.
There is no vehicle access to the campsite after designated hours. Visitors who want to attend after the park has closed must make previous arrangements by contacting (530) 538-2217.
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
Loafer Creek Campground includes six tent-only group sites that can accommodate 9 to 24 persons and up to 7 vehicles each.
Group sites have flush toilets, hot showers, loads of tent areas, a BBQ pit, and picnic tables. Fees are $125 a night. You can check availability at the reservation website www.reservecalifornia.com or by calling 1-800-444-7275.
Campsite Reservation Cancellations
If you cancel a reservation, you will be charged a cancellation fee of $7.99 per reservation. Cancellations can be made online or by contacting the Customer Service Department at (800) 444-PARK (7275).
This service is accessible from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST seven days a week (excluding New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day). Customers who cancel after 6:00 p.m. the day before arrival will be charged a $7.99 cancellation fee and will forfeit the unit cost for one night as well as the $7.99 reservation fee. Customers who cancel before 6:00 p.m. the day before arrival will be charged a $7.99 cancellation fee and will forfeit the $7.99 reservation fee.
Loafer Creek Campground (Lake Oroville) Campground Cost
Single Sites
$25Activities
Fishing
Swimming
Hiking
Bike Trails
Boating
Horseback Riding
Photography
Canoeing / Kayaking
Picnicking
Wildlife Viewing
Nature Trails
Amenities
RV/Trailers
Hookups
Pull Through Spots
Pet Friendly
ADA Sites
Showers
Campfire Rings
Grills
Picnic Tables
Wood for Sale
Visitors/Rec Center
Boat Ramp
Boat Rental
Campground Host
Potable Water
Ice
Showers
Restrooms
Directions
FAQs
Nearby Campgrounds to Loafer Creek Campground (Lake Oroville)
Bidwell Canyon Campground
Bidwell Canyon Campground is also part of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. It is relatively smaller than Loafer Creek with 75 sites divided into two loops on either side of the marina. In contrast, the Loafer Creek Campground is much larger with 137 sites along with several group sites as well.
Both campgrounds can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet and trailers up to 31 feet. All of Bidwell Canyon's sites have full hookups while Loafer Creek doesn’t, however, they are more expensive at $45 compared to $25 at Loafer Creek.
Restrooms with flush toilets, potable water, showers, and dump stations are available at both campgrounds.
Lime Saddle Campground
Lime Saddle Campground is also part of the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. Lime Saddle Campground is way smaller with only 35 sites compared to Loafer Creek’s 137.
There are some sites available at the Lime Saddle Campground with electric (30 amp) and water hookups, whereas no hookups are offered at Loafer Creek Campground. The hookup sites at Lime saddle campground cost $45 per night and non-hookup sites cost $25 per night which is the same as Loafer Creek.
Restrooms with flush toilets, potable water, and dump stations are available at both campgrounds.
Garden Point Boat-In Campground
Garden Point is a boat-in campground which means you cannot drive in and can only access it by boating in from one of the many launch ramps like Cottage Creek or Dark Day.
Garden Point Campground has only 5 campsites, while Loafer Creek is a way larger campground offering 137 sites.
There is no potable water, shower, or dump station at Garden Point whereas all these amenities are available at Loafer Creek. Loafer Creek offers a few ADA sites whereas Garden Point does not.
Loafer Creek Horse Campground
Loafer Creek Horse Campground is located a short distance from the main Loafer Creek Campground.
Loafer Creek Horse Campground is a very small campground as compared to Loafer Creek having only 15 sites with tethers and feed stations designated for equestrian use.
The horse campground costs $45 per night which is more expensive than the $25 per night fee of Loafer Creek Campground. The maximum RV and trailer length at Loafer Creek Horse Campground is 42 feet which is more than 40 feet and 31 feet offered at Loafer Creek for RVs and trailers respectively.
