Oroville (Oro, Spanish for "Gold" and Ville, French for "town") is the county seat of Butte County, California, United States. Its population was 15,506 at the 2010 census, up from 13,004 in the 2000 census.

Oroville City Hall, 1735 Montgomery Street Oroville, CA 95965. Join The Conversation. View Full Site

Oroville is positioned off of Highway 70 and is in close proximity to Highway 99, which connects Butte County with Interstate 5, which travels the length of California. Oroville is approximately 65 miles north of Sacramento, the California State Capitol.

Apr 12, 2021 · With its roots in the Gold Rush and unique out­door recre­ation oppor­tu­ni­ties, Oroville offers a wide range of activ­i­ties to explore. Not sure where to begin? Start with our list of the Top 15 things to do in Oroville, accord­ing to Tri­pAd­vi­sor.

Dis­cov­er the fun and beau­ty that awaits you through­out Oroville. From scenic hik­ing trails to man­made won­ders to salmon view­ing tours down the Feath­er Riv­er, there’s plen­ty to explore while you’re in town.

WELCOME TO OROVILLE, CA Where you can experience small-town charm, the best in outdoor adventures, and rich California Gold Rush history all in a day.

Oroville Dam is an earthfill embankment dam on the Feather River east of the city of Oroville, California, in the Sierra Nevada foothills east of the Sacramento Valley. At 770 feet (235 m) high, it is the tallest dam in the U.S. [8] and serves mainly for water supply, hydroelectricity generation, and flood control.

With its long history and an array of nearby natural escapes, the county seat of Oroville is an outstanding base from which to explore many of Butte County ’s top attractions.

Oroville is situated on the banks of the Feather River where it flows out of the Sierra Nevada onto the flat floor of the California Central Valley. It was established as the head of navigation on the Feather River to supply gold miners during the California Gold Rush.

Jan 13, 2025 · The Oroville Community Development Coalition will present its vision for 2025 on Tuesday night, January 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the Southside Community Center at 2959 Lower Wyandotte Road.