Oroville, CA is the Butte County seat, about 65 miles north of Sacramento, with roughly 19,895 residents in the city and about 55,000 in the greater area. It sits beside the Feather River and Lake Oroville, which draws about 1,000,000 visitors a year, so buyers here often shop for outdoor access.
What is Oroville, CA?
Oroville is a charter city, incorporated January 3, 1906, with elevations from about 175 to 750 feet. The city grows around 1% a year. As the county seat, it is where Butte County government is based.
What is there to do in Oroville?
- Lake Oroville Recreation Area: roughly 1,000,000 visitors a year.
- Feather River Parkway: a five-mile loop along the river for walking, jogging and cycling.
- Riverbend Park: 210 acres on the river with pavilions, a beach, a boat dock and a 36-hole disc golf course.
- Bedrock Park: a swim area, amphitheater and tennis courts.
- Brad Freeman Trail: a 41-mile trail that reaches Oroville Dam. About 6 miles one way from the Lakeland Blvd. parking area to the Oroville Upper Dam Overlook, mostly flat, stroller-friendly, with a tunnel about a mile in.
- Table Mountain Golf Course: an 18-hole course.
- Lake Oroville Classic Bike Race: held each May.
What should you know before buying in Oroville?
Lake and foothill properties vary widely by lot, access and fire exposure. Get an insurance quote in writing before you remove contingencies, since coverage can be harder to place in higher fire-hazard areas of Butte County. I look at roof, drainage, electrical and, on rural lots, well and septic first. Price and drive-time details change by address, so ask me for current closed sales on the streets you like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oroville the county seat?
Yes. Oroville is the county seat of Butte County.
How many people live in Oroville?
About 19,895 in the city and about 55,000 in the greater Oroville area.
What outdoor options are there?
Lake Oroville, the Feather River Parkway, Riverbend Park, Bedrock Park and the Brad Freeman Trail.
Is the Brad Freeman Trail stroller-friendly?
The 6-mile route from Lakeland Blvd. to the dam overlook is mostly flat and described as all-terrain stroller-friendly.
Want recent Oroville sales? Call or text me at 707-672-6549 and I will send recent closed sales from CRMLS. Happy to help. Descriptions are general information about the area, not a statement about who lives there.
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