Feather River

CA
Directions to Lake Oroville Boat Launch
39.213°N 121.615°W
BoatingCampingPaddling

Photo: Kelly M. Grow / California Department of Water Resources · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Heads up: Cooler months are quiet on the river. Check flows before you go.

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Baby salmon transfer to Thermalito Afterbay Complex from Feather River Fish Hatchery.jpg
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5 of UP 3234 and 3427 Meet in Feather River Canyon, March 1983 (28316167800).jpg
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5 of UP 3234 and 3427 Meet in Feather River Canyon, March 1983 (28568058226).jpg
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Quick facts

Type
River
State
California
Length
About 104.7 miles
Boat ramps
3
Campgrounds
6
Fish species
None recorded

Get on the water

Ramps & rentals

Lake Oroville Boat Launch

· 0.3 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Oroville Dam Boat Launch

· 0.4 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Boat ramp

· 1.0 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Lime Saddle Marina

Oroville Lake Marinas, LLC · Oroville Lake Marinas, LLC
· 0.3 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors
River trips

Float Feather River with a guide

Guided rafting, kayak and fishing trips. Or bring your own boat and gear.

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Where to stay

Camp near the water

Lime Saddle Campground

· 0.2 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Goat Ranch Campground (Boat-In)

· 0.3 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Bloomer Point Campground (Boat-In)

· 0.3 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Bloomer Knoll Campground (Boat-In)

· 0.5 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Bloomer Group Campground (Boat-In)

· 0.5 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Foreman Creek Campground (Boat-In)

· 1.0 mi from the water
Directions
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Public sites full?

Private sites nearby

Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.

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Rather sleep indoors?

Cabins and hotels near Feather River

Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.

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No rig? No problem

RV delivered to camp

Some owners will drop a trailer at the campground and pick it up when you leave.

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Off the water

Nearby trails

TrailheadsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.

Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.

Before you launch

Gas, bait & supplies nearby

Gas and fuel docks

Bait and tackle

  • Feather River Fish HatcheryBait
    0.8 miDirections
  • Turner's Outdoorsman Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
    2.9 miDirections
  • Durham Guns Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off
    13.0 miDirections
  • REI
    13.1 miDirections

Groceries and ice

RV dump and fresh water

Ranger stations

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Emergency RoomEmergency
    1.4 miDirections
  • Oroville HospitalEmergency 2767 Olive Highway, Oroville · 24/7
    1.5 miCallDirections
  • Adventist Health Feather RiverEmergency 5974 Pentz Road, Paradise · 24/7
    1.5 miCallDirections
  • Sutter-Yuba Psychiatric Health FacilityEmergency 1965 Live Oak Boulevard, Yuba City
    1.9 miCallDirections

Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.

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Good to know

Feather River FAQ

Where can I launch a boat on Feather River?

Boat ramps and marinas listed for this water: Lake Oroville Boat Launch, Oroville Dam Boat Launch, Boat ramp, Lime Saddle Marina. Fees and hours change by season, so check with the managing agency before you tow.

Where can I camp near Feather River?

Campgrounds near the water include Lime Saddle Campground, Goat Ranch Campground (Boat-In), Bloomer Point Campground (Boat-In), Bloomer Knoll Campground (Boat-In), Bloomer Group Campground (Boat-In). When public sites are full, private sites nearby are listed on Hipcamp.

Is there gas near Feather River?

The closest listed fuel is Valero, about 0.7 miles from the water. There is also a fuel dock on the water.

Where can I buy bait near Feather River?

Bait and tackle nearby: Feather River Fish Hatchery (0.8 mi), Turner's Outdoorsman (2.9 mi), Durham Guns (13.0 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.

Keep exploring

Nearby water

Folsom Lake41 mi · 40% fullSouth Fork American River69 miRussian River76 mi · 170 cfsUpper Sacramento103 mi · 216 cfs

Sources: USGS 3DHP and National Atlas (rivers via Esri Living Atlas), Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.