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Lake Oroville State Recreation Area - Thermalito Forebay vs Thermalito Afterbay
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Butte County, California.
These ramps are about 2.0 miles apart.
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area - Thermalito Forebay
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Thermalito Afterbay
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Type
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Hours
24/7
24/7
Fees
Free
Free
Launch Lanes
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Water Type
Public
Public
Water Body
Lake Oroville
Thermalito Afterbay
Trailer Parking
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Restrooms
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Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Lake Oroville State Recreation Area - Thermalito Forebay and Thermalito Afterbay provide public access in Butte County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.