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Lime Saddle Marina

Lime Saddle Marina is in the Lime Saddle area of Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. The marina rents houseboats from 56 to 70 feet, ski and patio boats, kayaks and paddleboards, and floating campsites. It has a fuel dock and a convenience store and snack bar. Checked October 29, 2026 on the operator’s own pages.

From Chico: about 40 min (typical, without traffic)

56 to 70 ftHouseboats
8:00 AM to 4:30 PMMarina hours
10, up to 15 people eachFloating campsites
5 lanesLaunch ramp

Plan It in Three Lines

  • Get thereFrom Chico: about 40 min, typical, without traffic. Address: 3428 Pentz Road, Paradise, CA 95969 (Lime Saddle area address printed by State Parks).
  • WhenMarina 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; shuttle 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • CostLake Oroville SRA lists boat launch at $5.00 and vehicle day use at $8.00.

Key Facts

  • The marina lists hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., phone (530) 877-2883.[1]
  • Houseboat and boat rental reservations are taken at (530) 877-2414.[1]
  • Houseboat rentals come in sizes from 56 to 70 feet.[1]
  • Ski boat and patio boat rentals are listed as open for the season, and kayak/SUP rentals are offered.[1]
  • A fuel dock serves boats before they head out on the lake.[1]
  • The convenience store and snack bar carries snacks, fishing tackle, bait, souvenirs and boating accessories.[1]
  • A shuttle service runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., phone (530) 560-5352.[1]
  • The marina rents ten floating 20 x 24 foot campsites that hold up to 15 people each; guests bring their own drinking water.[2]
  • The Lime Saddle launch ramp is a five-lane ramp and is listed as open 24/7, operating from 900 to 707 feet of lake elevation.[6]
  • State Parks says the marina has six accessibly designed houseboats and offers water and dry land shuttle service to people with disabilities on request.[4]
  • Lime Saddle Campground nearby has hookup and non-hookup RV sites, picnic facilities and restrooms.[5]
  • The marina site lists a marine repair shop among its services.[1]

Areas Inside Lime Saddle Marina

  • Lime Saddle Launch Ramp

    Phone (530) 872-7350, at 3428 Pentz Road.[3]

  • Lime Saddle Campground

    Phone (530) 876-8516; three generally accessible campsites (#9, #15, #18).[4]

Plan Your Visit

WhatAs the operator states it
Run byOroville Lake Marina, LLC (Lime Saddle Marina), a visitor service in Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Address3428 Pentz Road, Paradise, CA 95969 (Lime Saddle area address printed by State Parks)
Drive from ChicoAbout 40 min, typical, without traffic (Google Maps, plus 10 minutes, rounded)
HoursMarina 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; shuttle 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.[1]
SeasonSki boat and patio boat rentals are listed as open for the season.[1]
FeesLake Oroville SRA lists boat launch at $5.00 and vehicle day use at $8.00.[3]
AccessibilityAccessible parking, restrooms, boat slips and marina store; six accessibly designed houseboats; shuttle for people with disabilities on request.[4]
CampingFloating campsites for rent; Lime Saddle Campground nearby, phone (530) 876-8516.[2]
BoatingHouseboat, ski boat, patio boat and kayak/SUP rentals, fuel dock and launch ramp.[1]
ReservationsHouseboat and boat rental reservations: (530) 877-2414.[1]
Phone(530) 877-2883[1]
Official pageOroville Lake Marina, LLC (Lime Saddle Marina), a visitor service in Lake Oroville State Recreation Area

Not confirmedThe official pages we read do not publish dogs, restrooms for this place.

Hours at a Glance

Marina8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days: not stated on the page we read.

Shuttle8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Days: not stated on the page we read.

Season, as printed: Ski boat and patio boat rentals are listed as open for the season.

Bars are drawn from the hours printed in Plan Your Visit below; a faded or dashed bar means the page prints sunrise or sunset, not a clock time. Today is outlined.

Admission, Side by Side

Vehicle day use$8
Boat launch$5

As the operator prints it: Lake Oroville SRA lists boat launch at $5.00 and vehicle day use at $8.00.

Map of Lime Saddle Marina

The pin uses the coordinates the operator prints. © OpenStreetMap contributors. Directions

Around Lime Saddle Marina

5 mi10 mi15 miN123456
  1. Lake Oroville State Recreation Area: 5.2 miles southeast
  2. Gold Nugget Museum: 6.3 miles northwest
  3. Paradise Parks, Trailway and Museums: 6.4 miles northwest
  4. Butte Creek Canyon: 7.0 miles northwest
  5. Feather River Fish Hatchery: 10.9 miles south
  6. Oroville Dam Overlooks and Visitor Center: 10.9 miles southeast

The yellow dot is this place. Rings are spaced so close places do not pile up, and a numbered badge may sit slightly off its true spot (a thin line ends at the true spot). Distances are straight-line miles worked out from the map points each page prints; they are not drive times or walking routes.

What We Could Not Verify

These items were not on an official page we could open on October 29, 2026, or two official pages disagree. Check with the operator before you rely on them.

  • Not confirmedRental prices
  • Not confirmedStore and snack bar hours separate from marina hours
  • Not confirmedStreet address printed on the marina's own site (its contact page shows only a map)
  • Not confirmedOff-season hours
  • Not confirmedConflict: State Parks' accessibility page calls the Lime Saddle area marina 'Lake Oroville Marina'; the operator's site uses 'Lime Saddle Marina'.

More in Oroville & Lake Oroville

All of Oroville & Lake OrovilleFeather River Fish HatcheryOroville Wildlife AreaDowntown Oroville and the RiverfrontBidwell Canyon MarinaOroville Dam Overlooks and Visitor CenterLake Oroville State Recreation AreaLoafer Creek Recreation AreaOroville Chinese TempleOroville State TheatreAll Places

Coming Up in Oroville & Lake Oroville

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes of houseboats can you rent at Lime Saddle Marina?

The marina lists houseboat rentals from 56 to 70 feet.[1]

What are Lime Saddle Marina's hours?

The marina lists 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The shuttle runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.[1]

Can you camp on the water at Lime Saddle?

Yes. The marina rents ten floating campsites that hold up to 15 people each. Bring your own drinking water.[2]

Sources

  1. Lime Saddle Marina on Lake Oroville, California, Lime Saddle Marina. Read October 29, 2026.
  2. Floating, Boat-in & Group Camping, Lime Saddle Marina. Read October 29, 2026.
  3. Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, California State Parks. Read October 29, 2026.
  4. Accessible Features at Lake Oroville SRA, California State Parks. Read October 29, 2026.
  5. Lake Oroville State Recreation Area park brochure (Rev. 2018, PDF), California State Parks. Read October 29, 2026.
  6. Current Launch Ramp Status, California State Parks. Read October 29, 2026.

Cite this page: “Lime Saddle Marina.” It’s Chico, checked October 29, 2026. https://itschico.com/oroville/lime-saddle-marina/

Coming Up Here

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On The Map

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