Short answer: California State Parks posts $8 for vehicle day use, $5 for a boat launch, or $13 for both at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area.
Checked October 29, 2026
Day-use areas are open 8 a.m. to sunset. Peak and holiday rates may differ, and fees are subject to change. Launch ramps open and close with the lake level.
More detail: Lake Oroville Boating and Fishing.
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Sources
- California State Parks, Lake Oroville SRA: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=462 (checked October 29, 2026)
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