The Butte County library has a relaxed environment that encourages browsing. I walked in looking…read morefor one book and ended up exploring several sections.

Visited September 18th in Oroville…read more This is my first time here and I needed a quiet place to do some paperwork. I noticed they had several computers as well as printers to use. They have a children's room towards the back and the place was clean except for the ladies bathroom that wreaked of Marijuana! I liked that they had a security guard on duty as there is times when I have drove by and saw some homeless people hanging outside. The staff was helpful and polite. They had alot of books to choose from and some people were even playing chess! Plenty of quiet areas to sit and do your homework or read a book! Plenty of parking and I got my paperwork done without distractions!

I had the most incredible experience with a dispatcher named Casey earlier this afternoon -- she…read morewas so knowledgeable and kind. I've always had pleasant experiences with officers in Butte County, but was SO appreciative of the time that Casey took to help me that I had to publicly recognize her -- thank you Butte County Sheriff's Department!

Great job completely ignoring the Kelly Ridge area east of Oroville. We can see flames coming down…read morethe canyon...No real updates at all. Really, the Camp Fire started during a Red Flag warning and we see no tankers or helicopters flying?? Where's the Navy or the Air Force?? They sure used to fly AND AT NIGHT. What are you doing to stop this fire from destroying more?? NOTHING....just a bunch of folks giving OUTDATED INFO BRIEFINGS covering their ass!!! Some of us are old enough to remember what real fire fighting was like back before the pussies took over Cal Fire....EPIC FAIL!!!!

We were lucky enough to visit the dam on a beautiful day in spring…read more You can drive over the dam and there is plenty of parking on the other side, and even a picnic area. We had lunch and enjoyed the great weather and beautiful views. People were walking, biking and even roller skating over the dam. There is lots of educational information on the dam to read. The area is locked between 11pm and 5 am but otherwise open to the public and free for everyone to enjoy.

When I was in Oroville last year, I finally visited this area. And glad I did!…read more I took a walk along the walkway with a stunning view of the lake on one side and a breathtaking view of the town on the other. People walk, like I did, jog, walk their dogs, or just take a nice stroll through here. I went on a beautifully sunny day and was amazed by the sight and atmosphere of the area. Would gladly come by and take another walk in the future, because I wasn't able to explore the whole area.

Since I was in Oroville I looked up some stuff to see in Oroville and Mother Orange Tree popped up…read more They put a small fence around it and there is No orange when I went Tues, April 27, 2021. Oh well. There was a small sign about the tree. There were 2 public unisex bathrooms next to the tree available to use too. It is next to the Calif State Park Northern Buttes District Headquarters open to the public M-F 9-3, and you can get maps and some information there. I think it's worth a stop if you're in Oroville.

All right...I love history. California registered historical landmark #1043 resides right in…read moreOroville. It is located in front of a State Parks building. The entire landmark and experience can be soaked in fairly quickly, less than 10 minutes. Plus it is not far from the Gold County Casino. This landmark is for the oldest living orange tree in California. Way back in 1856, someone thought to buy a 2-3 year old seeding off the streets of Sacramento via Mazatlan Mexico and lugged it to Oroville. The story goes that Judge Joseph Lewis planted it on Bidwell Bar (gold mining site) near the toll bridge in 1856. From there it flourished and many folks, including the local miners, enjoyed the oranges and took seeds away with them. So who knows how many other orange trees came to be from this one! Lots I reckon. The orange tree was moved in 1964 due to the Oroville dam construction. To this day it flourishes and bears oranges. How great is that?!? Take note the tree is fenced off and can be admired from a distance. There is an information board and a historical marker. Soak it in folks.

Great place Great people! Anytime you go there they are willing to give a tour of the station and…read morefire engines, very knowledgeable and very nice looking and well kept place

This fish hatchery area was so amazing. The Oroville dam right there and the fish ladder is so…read morecool. Very very long so plenty of room during the busy season. They even have an underwater viewing area. The hatchery was closed the day we went as it was Easter Sunday 2025. No salmon were running at the time as it is not the time they return. The view alone was worth it. Be cautious of rattlesnakes.

It's awesome to walk along the fish ladder and see the fish in the windows. My kids think it's…read moregreat and we always see some kind of big bird at the water fall. The season is coming to an end so there is a bit of an odor from all the dead fish but it's not that bad.