Oroville / Feather Falls Casino KOA

The Great Outdoors

When you book an RV in Butte County, California, there are so many great outdoor recreational locations you can visit. Oroville Wildlife Area is only about 15 minutes' drive from the KOA, nestled on the shore of the Feather River. The area is spread out over 11,000 acres and is made up of grasslands and woodlands. Numerous ponds in the park are a great place for fishing, where you can find largemouth bass, sunfish, and channel catfish, among others. In the river, salmon and striped bass can be found. Here you can also enjoy hunting and wildlife viewing. Wildlife species that live in the area include coyotes, badgers, foxes, and bobcats. When you're camping at Oroville / Feather Falls Casino KOA, this scenic spot is a great place to spend a day in nature.Lake Oroville is the second largest reservoir in California, with the main purpose of storing water and providing flood control. The lake is a popular bass fishing destination, and the stocked population of coho salmon are sought by anglers here too. Favorite activities on the lake include fishing, boating, and camping. With the many beautiful recreational areas around the lake, the list of possible recreational activities goes on and on, with hiking, biking, walking, picnicking, and hunting also enjoyed near the lake's shore.Plumas National Forest is within easy driving distance when you're RV camping at Oroville / Feather Falls Casino KOA. This forest spans more than a million acres of scenic mountain lands in the northern Sierra Nevada. Here you can see stunning streams and lakes, striking mountain valleys, and vibrant meadows. Exploration of this forest is possible year-round, with a number of different activities, like horseback riding, ATV riding, scenic driving, bicycling, climbing, hiking, nature viewing, hunting, and fishing.

Exploring the City

The city of Oroville has a rich history and many interesting places to see while you're travel trailer camping at Oroville / Feather Falls KOA. Butte County Historical Museum offers tours of the museum, where historical artifacts of all kinds are on display. The city was an important location during the California Gold Rush, and the museum tells an interesting story of local people and events. The museum also offers events like Olive Oil’s Ladies’ Night Out and Olive Festival, celebrating northern California’s popular pitted fruit.Pioneer History Museum is another important historical place in Oroville. The museum was open in 1932 in a replica of a 49er’s cabin. The original building was enlarged over time to 6,000 square feet, to fit all the historical treasures preserved here. The collection you can see here has items representing the pioneer lifestyle up until the late 1920s. Here you can see antique pianos and the original Oregon City School organ. There are also dolls, gamblers' items, and authentic miner apparel.The Oroville Chinese Temple is dedicated to the history of the biggest Chinese community north of Sacramento. The temple is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and also as a California Landmark. Opened in 1863, this temple is now a museum, but occasionally, it is still used for worship. The temple serves many different Eastern religions, including Buddhism and Confucianism. The Tapestry Hall has an amazing collection of tapestries and other objects on display. The temple also has an incredible garden, with a Lace Bark Pine tree, a bamboo tree planted in the 1860s.