Bidwell Canyon (sites 1-39)
Campground — we can watch this one for cancellations.
Guide · California · Reviewed by OpenCampsite
Lake Oroville SRA: reservations and availability alerts
Reservations for Lake Oroville SRA in California are made through ReserveCalifornia.
This guide lists the locations we track, where to find reservation rules, and nearby alternatives.
What we track at Lake Oroville SRA
All 15 can be watched for openings. The catalog records boat-in campground, campground, group campground, and horse camp here.
How booking works on ReserveCalifornia
California State Parks sites release on a rolling window six months ahead of arrival, with a new day of inventory opening at 8 am Pacific every morning.
ReserveCalifornia has a native “Create Notification” workflow that emails you if a selected site becomes available. The notice does not hold the site, so you still need to book it before another camper does.
Reservation-system facts checked against official sources on September 9, 2026. Policies change — the reservation system's own pages are always authoritative.
Timing and seasons
We don't publish operating dates for individual locations at Lake Oroville SRA. Check the location's official page on ReserveCalifornia for the dates available for your visit.
What's bookable at Lake Oroville SRA
Bidwell Canyon (sites 40-75)
Campground — we can watch this one for cancellations.
Bloomer Knoll boat-in campground
Boat-in Campground — we can watch this one for cancellations.
Bloomer Point boat-in campground
Boat-in Campground — we can watch this one for cancellations.
Craig Saddle boat-in campground
Boat-in Campground — we can watch this one for cancellations.
Floating Camping Area
Campground — we can watch this one for cancellations.
Foreman Creek boat-in campground
Boat-in Campground — we can watch this one for cancellations.
Group Boat-In Area
Boat-in Campground — we can watch this one for cancellations.
Lime Saddle Campground
Campground — we can watch this one for cancellations.
Lime Saddle Group Camps
Group Campground — we can watch this one for cancellations.
Loafer Creek Camp (sites 1-43)
Campground — we can watch this one for cancellations.
Loafer Creek Camp (sites 44-81)
Campground — we can watch this one for cancellations.
Loafer Creek Camp (sites 82-137)
Campground — we can watch this one for cancellations.
Loafer Creek Group Camps
Group Campground — we can watch this one for cancellations.
Loafer Creek Horse Campground
Horse Camp — we can watch this one for cancellations.
See everything we track in this park — live alert status included — on the Lake Oroville SRA coverage page.
Where Lake Oroville SRA is
If Lake Oroville SRA stays full
The closest places we also track, by straight-line distance from Lake Oroville SRA's coordinates. Watching a fallback at the same time costs nothing — the free beta includes three trips at a time.
- Harry L. Englebright Lake
~23 miles · 1 location we can watch
- Malakoff Diggins State Park
~33 miles · 2 locations we can watch
- Plumas National Forest
~39 miles · 37 locations we can watch
- Plumas-Eureka State Park
~44 miles · 2 locations we can watch
- Tahoe National Forest
~48 miles · 60 locations we can watch
- Auburn SRA
~48 miles · 2 locations we can watch
Cancellations and returned openings
For arrivals on or after July 1, 2026, a new statewide policy applies: cancel seven or more days out for a full site-fee refund minus the $8.25 cancellation fee; two to six days out forfeits the first night; inside 48 hours (or a no-show) forfeits everything.
California State Parks says most cancelled sites become bookable at 8 am the following morning. This is separate from the six-month release of new arrival dates, and does not mean every campground receives new availability each day.
The playbook
- Check the official reservation page for your dates and requirements before creating an alert.
- If your dates are sold out, choose the locations and dates you would book. We check ReserveCalifornia on an adaptive schedule.
- Choose email or text for each alert. Enable browser notifications separately for all your alerts.
- Consider nearby alternatives. Harry L. Englebright Lake is about 23 miles away and has 1 locations we can watch. These are straight-line distances, not driving distances.
- When an alert arrives, check availability and book on ReserveCalifornia. OpenCampsite doesn't take bookings or hold a reservation, and someone else may book the opening first.
Common questions
Does an alert reserve a place at Lake Oroville SRA?
No. An alert tells you that a check found a matching opening. You still need to book on ReserveCalifornia, where availability can change before you finish.
Can I watch more than one location?
Yes. Choose the locations that work for your trip in the alert form. The list above shows which of the 15 locations we track at Lake Oroville SRA currently support alerts.
How will I get notified?
Choose email or text for each alert. Enable browser notifications separately in Account to receive updates for all your alerts on connected devices.
Is a Lake Oroville SRA alert free?
Free beta access includes three trips at a time, up to six campgrounds each, with no credit card required. Paid plans for faster checks or more trips are planned for after the beta.
What are the closest alternatives to Lake Oroville SRA?
The nearest places we also track are Harry L. Englebright Lake (about 23 miles away), Malakoff Diggins State Park (about 33 miles away), and Plumas National Forest (about 39 miles away). Distances are straight-line distances between the coordinates in our catalog, not driving distances.
Put Lake Oroville SRA on watch
Choose your locations and dates, then select email or text. We notify you when a check finds a matching opening. Browser notifications can be enabled separately for all your alerts.
Official sources
Reservation facts were checked on September 9, 2026, and campground inventory on October 10, 2026. Policies and seasonal rules change, so confirm your trip on the official pages below.