Oroville-Thermalito Complex

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	Located 70 miles north of Sacramento, the Lake Oroville Complex includes the Lake Oroville, Thermalito Forebay, and Thermalito Afterbay—each offering its own unique attractions. These facilities, along with 2 pumping-generating plants (including Hyatt Powerplant constructed in an underground cavern) and 1 power plant, provide regulated water storage and flood control, generate power, enhance fish and wildlife habitat, and release freshwater flows to maintain water quality standards in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
	There is something for everyone at the complex, including a 4l-mile bike/equestrian trail, an equestrian camp facility, floating campsites, wildlife area, radio-control airplane runway, RV campsites, marinas, houseboats rentals, and more.
	You can swim, picnic, or sun along beaches; walk, jog, or bike across the dam’s (tallest in the nation at 770 feet) top; sail, boat or ski on its 16,000-acre surface area; hike on trails or camp at various sites around the 167-mile forested shoreline; tour a state-of-the-art fish hatchery or The Lake Oroville Visitors Center; and visit historical sites around the lake and in the nearby town of Oroville.
	The lake is regularly stocked by the California Department of Fish and Game with coho salmon from the nearby Feather River Fish Hatchery. The lake's two-story fishery provides anglers with a variety of catches such as crappie, catfish, rainbow and German brown trout, bluegill,and green sunfish. Noted for its bass (spotted, large- and small-mouth, etc.) fishing, Lake Oroville is a popular spot for bass tournaments.
	The Lake Oroville State Recreation Area is administered and operated by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, located at 400 Glen Drive in Oroville, (530) 538-2200. For campsite reservations: 1-800-444-PARK or visit their web site for online reservations.