Top Attractions and Features of Butte County, California

Butte County in Northern California is known for:

• Lake Oroville: California's largest state reservoir; home to Oroville Dam (tallest in the U.S.). Popular for boating, fishing, hiking, camping.
• Bidwell Park: 3,600-acre municipal park in Chico—largest in California—with trails, picnic areas, and recreation.
• Almond Industry: Major producer; over 100,000 acres of almond orchards.
• California State University, Chico: Fifth-largest CSU campus; ~17,000 students.
• Sierra Nevada Foothills: Scenic area for hiking, biking, camping.