Location: Oroville
Top Things to do in Oroville
What to do and see in Oroville, California (CA): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Oroville is the county seat of Butte County, California, United States. The population was 15,506 at the 2010 census, up from 13,004 in the 2000 census. Oroville is considered the gateway to Lake Oroville and Feather River recreational areas. The city of Oroville has recently annexed two locations in South Oroville, areas A and B, which have a combined population of 2,725 people. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of the city to be 17,996 as of January 1, 2016, up 1,908 people or 11.9 percent since 2010. The Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California is headquartered here.
Restaurants in Oroville
1. The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Foundation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By kevinmV4818WF - Santa Cruz, United States
The friendly staff explained to us the special needs of many of the animals here, needs which make it difficult for them to find a home. We're glad that this is a place who cares enough to take them in!
2. Chinese Temple
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By wemolo - Oroville, United States
Limited access but knowledgeable docents share an interesting slice of local history dating back to 1849.
3. Lake Oroville Visitors Center
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By lov2wonder - Oroville, United States
This is a very interesting place. Upstairs they have a wonderful exhibit on the Native peoples that lived here first. Nice gift shop, & there is a tower you can climb, that has incredible views . On the way in, you can see a rock, that was used to pound the acorns, & the holes in the rocks, came from the repeated pounding.
4. Table Mountain
5. Feather Falls Scenic Trail
6. Feather River Fish Hatchery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By ExploreButteCounty - Chico, United States
The fish hatchery is a fun spot to stop and check out one of the main features of Lake Oroville/Oroville Dam. It plays a huge role in protecting the population of salmon and trout in the Feather River. In the fall, you can see migrating Chinook salmon as they return from the Pacific Ocean, and in the spring you'll see trout. The underwater viewing windows offer an up-close view of these (bigger than expected) fish, and you'll see them jumping up the fish ladder as they make their way to the main hatching facility. Self-guided tours are available daily, through guided tours offer greater insight and access (call to schedule an appointment).
7. Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 79 reviews
A beautiful, tranquil lake for waterskiing and bass fishing.
Reviewed By andrewyongk - Escondido, United States
Had no idea this place went on so far! Learned that Lake Oroville is the 3rd largest Dam in the nation and that its bigger than the Hoover Dam! Could see the dam all the way from the outlet!
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