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Loafer Creek Boat Ramp

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Type
Public boat ramp (State Parks)
Lake
Lake Oroville, south side
Trailer parking
About 400 spaces
Boarding floats
1
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  • Boat launch
  • Swimming
  • Camping
  • Restrooms

About this boat ramp

Loafer Creek Boat Ramp is a Lake Oroville State Recreation Area launch off Olive Highway on the south side of [Lake Oroville](/lakes/lake-oroville), near the Loafer Creek campgrounds.

The ramp

The state boating directory lists one boarding float and about 400 trailer spaces, with campsites, a day-use area, a swim area and restrooms nearby.

Lake level

Loafer Creek works only within a range of lake elevations and closes when the lake drops below it. In August 2026 the Department of Water Resources listed Loafer Creek/Loafer Point among the alternate ramps for trailered launching. Mussel inspections and seals ended on April 29, 2026, and launching is open 24 hours.

Getting there & access

By road

Loafer Creek is off Olive Highway (Highway 162) east of Oroville.

Ramps and lake level

Each Lake Oroville ramp works only within a range of lake elevations. Check the lake level and State Parks' ramp status, or call Lake Oroville SRA at (530) 538-2200, before you tow.

Launching
24 hours since April 29, 2026
Park office
(530) 538-2200

What's here

  • Launch

    Ramp with one boarding float and about 400 trailer spaces

  • Camping

    Loafer Creek campsites

  • Swimming

    Swim area

  • Restrooms

    Restrooms and picnic area

Rules & official resources

  • California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025dbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
  • The Department of Water Resources discontinued its invasive mussel inspection, decontamination and seal program at Lake Oroville on April 29, 2026; launching is open 24 hours a day, and boaters are still asked to Clean, Drain and Drywater.ca.gov ↗
  • Speed limit is 5 mph within 100 feet of a swimmer or 200 feet of any shore, boat-launching facility or designated mooring areaparks.ca.gov ↗
  • A current California Mussel Fee sticker is required on motorized watercraft operated in fresh waterwildlife.ca.gov ↗

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Questions boaters ask

Yes. The state directory lists campsites next to the launch.

It depends on the lake level. Check State Parks' ramp status or call (530) 538-2200 before you tow.

No longer. The Department of Water Resources ended inspections and seals on April 29, 2026. Clean, drain and dry your boat before you come.
Sources: dbw.parks.ca.gov · water.ca.gov · water.ca.gov · parks.ca.gov · wildlife.ca.gov · Last checked Oct 26, 2026 ·
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