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Spillway Boat Ramp

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Type
Public boat ramp (State Parks)
Lake
Lake Oroville, north end of the dam
Trailer parking
About 375 spaces
Washdown
Boat washdown area
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  • Boat launch
  • Restrooms

About this boat ramp

The Spillway launch is a Lake Oroville State Recreation Area ramp at the north end of Oroville Dam, off Oroville Dam Boulevard East. It's one of the main ramps on [Lake Oroville](/lakes/lake-oroville), with [Bidwell Canyon](/marinas/bidwell-canyon-marina), Loafer Creek and [Lime Saddle](/marinas/lime-saddle-marina).

The ramp

The state boating directory lists about 375 trailer spaces, a boat washdown area, a day-use picnic area and restrooms.

Lake level

Like every Oroville ramp, Spillway works only within a range of lake elevations. In August 2026, when the Enterprise ramp closed for low water, the Department of Water Resources listed Spillway 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

The ramp is off Oroville Dam Boulevard East at the north end of the dam.

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

    Public ramp with about 375 trailer spaces

  • 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

It works only within a range of lake levels. In August 2026 DWR listed it among the alternate ramps for trailered launching; check State Parks' ramp status before you go.

The state directory lists about 375 trailer spaces.

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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