Marina guide
Lime Saddle Marina
Paradise, Butte County, CA
Overview
Lime Saddle Marina, listed by the state as Lake Oroville Marina, sits in the Lime Saddle Recreation Area on the western shore of Lake Oroville's North Fork arm, off Pentz Road between Paradise and Oroville. It's a convenient launch for boaters coming from the Paradise side of the lake.
The ramp
The Lime Saddle boat ramp has five lanes, and two of them extend down to 702 feet of lake elevation for lower-water access. The lot at the top of the ramp has ADA spaces. In summer 2025 the state listed ramp hours of 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; Oroville ramps are no longer open around the clock.
The marina
The marina rents houseboats from about 50 to 70 feet, plus ski boats and deck cruisers. It has a fuel dock, a convenience store and snack bar with tackle and bait, a fish-cleaning station, transient tie-ups, power and water on the docks, haul-out and repair, and a sewage pump-out.
Mussel inspection
Since May 16, 2025, every trailered boat and personal watercraft needs an inspection and an intact blue seal to launch on Lake Oroville. Inspections are free at the North Thermalito Forebay station, so plan that stop before driving up to Lime Saddle.
Getting there & access
By road
Lime Saddle is reached from Pentz Road between Paradise and Highway 70. The marina address is 3428 Pentz Road.
Inspection first
Before launching anywhere on Lake Oroville, trailered boats and PWC must pass a free inspection at North Thermalito Forebay (Garden Drive and Highway 70, Oroville). In 2025 the station ran 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Boats must be clean and fully dry; bring the keys, and boats with ballast, bilge or motors need a working battery.
Launching
The five-lane ramp has two lanes that reach down to 702 feet of elevation. In summer 2025 ramp hours were 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Check current hours with DWR before you go.
Leaving the lake
Have your boat sealed at the ramp when you leave. If the seal stays intact, you don't need to return to the inspection station before your next Oroville launch.
Amenities
- Launch ramp — Five lanes, two extended for low water, ADA parking
- Fuel dock — Boat fuel at the marina
- Houseboat rentals — Boats about 50–70 ft
- Day-boat rentals — Ski boats and deck cruisers by the hour or day
- Store and snack bar — Snacks, tackle, bait and boating supplies
- Pump-out — Sewage/bilge pump-out
- Fish-cleaning station — On site
- Haul-out and repair — Listed by the state facilities directory
- Camping — Floating campsites, boat-in and group camping nearby
Rules & official resources
- Mandatory watercraft inspection before launching on Lake Oroville (program began May 16, 2025); boats that pass get a seal and may launch only during designated ramp hours
- Trailered boats and personal watercraft may launch only at the designated ramps and only with an intact blue seal; Oroville ramps are no longer open 24/7
- Lime Saddle ramp hours were 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily in summer 2025; check current hours with DWR
- A current California Mussel Fee sticker is required on motorized watercraft operated in fresh water
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025
Common boat service needs here
Ballast and bilge dry-out
Oroville's inspectors require boats to be fully dry, and boats with ballast tanks may need hot-water decontamination. Owners of wake boats often book a professional clean and dry before each trip.
Find Boat Detailing & Washing providers →Engine and battery checks
Inspection requires motors and ballast systems to be operational with a working battery. A pre-season engine and electrical check avoids being turned away.
Find Marine Electrical & Electronics providers →Houseboat maintenance
Houseboats moored at Lime Saddle need regular generator, plumbing and engine service through a long, hot season.
Find Marine Mechanics & Engine Service providers →Gelcoat and UV care
Butte County summers are intensely sunny. Boats kept on the lake or on trailers outdoors need regular waxing and oxidation correction.
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Sources
Last verified October 8, 2026