"Oroville: Gold City" Oroville by Tom_Fields

Oroville Travel Guide: 16 reviews and 42 photos

Oroville

The Gold Country is full is colorful, often quaint, towns dating back to the Gold Rush. One of these is Oroville. This town has a number of attractions nearby, and a few more within a hour's drive. If you want to see something while avoiding the summer tourist crowd, here it is.

Oroville Parks

Park in Oroville, along the Feather River

In the vicinity of Oroville are many parks, including this one along the river.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great place to get away from the crowds
In a nutshell:Good day trip

Last visit to Oroville: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Oct 27, 2005
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Oroville Dam and Lake Things to Do (2)

Oroville Dam is one of the largest earthen dams in the entire world. It is quite a sight to behold. It stands 770 feet... more travel advice

Oroville Chinese Temple Things to Do (2)

Built in 1863, this temple once served a Chinese-American community of some 10,000 people. Now, they're gone. The... more travel advice

Bald Rock Off The Beaten Path (2)

On a clear day, this site offers a splendid view of the northern Central Valley. When I visited, in mid-summer, no one... more travel advice

Feather Falls Off The Beaten Path (2)

The spectacular 600-foot Feather Falls is in a beautiful valley similar to the more famous one in Yosemite--but without... more travel advice

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SteveOSF Oct 7, 2009 at 5:31 PM

I have wanted to hike to Feather Falls for quite a while. I did hike to the top of Bald Rock once, great views from there.