Chico, California Metropolitan Area Local camping, hiking, backpacking, lakes, beaches, whitewater, skiing and snowboarding information. Hotels near Chico, California: Paradise Inn, Paradise 6 miles away Comfort Inn Central, Paradise 6.1 miles away Comfort Inn Central, Oroville 8 miles away Oroville-Days Inn, Oroville 8.1 miles away Sunset Inn, Oroville 8.1 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites OROVILLE SOUTHWEST, Oroville 8.4 miles away Feather Falls Casino and Lodge, Oroville 11.9 miles away Oxford Suites Chico, Chico 12.7 miles away Residence Inn by Marriott Chico, Chico 12.8 miles away Courtyard by Marriott Chico, Chico 12.8 miles away Quality Inn Chico, Chico 15 miles away Chico Days Inn, Chico 15.1 miles away Heritage Inn Express Chico, Chico 15.1 miles away Vagabond Inn Chico, Chico 15.1 miles away Hotel Diamond, Chico 15.3 miles away Holiday Inn Chico, Ca, Chico 16 miles away Super 8 Motel - Chico, Chico 16.1 miles away Best Western Heritage Inn, Chico 16.2 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different. Big Kimshew Creek 15 miles away 1 PHOTO At Stirling City take retson rd.(r-line) down and cross the west branch feather river up the other side rt. turn on r-200 goes down to the confluance of big and little kimshew... Live Oak Park & Recreation Area 18 miles away Situated on the Feather River, this beautiful campground/park has 22 paved campsites with water connections, and can accomodate several large RV's, as well as the smallest of tents. A boat ramp allows boaters and anglers the ability to fish, hunt, or just recreate on the river. The park does not provide electricity nor does it have a dump station.... Soda Springs 88 miles away 4 PHOTOS ...little different light on the world of snow sports. Soda Springs, promotes this unique experience that happens when a family takes the day off together and enjoys the simpler fun in life. Soda Springs is the kind of resort you choose to take your children to for their first day out on snow. There is no long haul carrying gear from a far off parking structure. It's car to slopes with little effort. The lifts are all within site. The niche Soda carves is one that takes families into the sport without immersing them into high priced, high paced resorts that can be all too intimidating. The snow tubing is all about big smiles and tummy ticklers. Its got all the atmosphere of fresh snow, beautiful mountain scenery and an escape from all that is hectic below the tree line. Kids line up each and every weekend to enjoy. Planet Kids, geared for children ages 8 or younger and under 42'' tall now has 2 tubing carousels, a tubing lane and more! Planet Kids' main feature is a NEW Moving carpet designed to help kids go up the small slope and teach them how to get down. Just a short 40 foot slop... Boreal 89 miles away Tubing Mini Tubes Best Superpipe around 1st Resort Open every Year All Mountain Terrain Park Great Place for Families Awesome for taking lessons and for beginners as well as advanced riders ...ya its cool...first time i went there...i had a blast...i guarantee i am coming back ti snowboard...AAA++++...Man, this place is tiny. I like it that way, it's very cozy and inspiring....Boreal is a great little ski area, plenty of fun runs and good snow. It's a lot smaller than most ski areas around here which is of course both good and bad. But for a resort of this size it's perfect....I LOVE SNOW BOARDING AT YOUR RESORT IT IS SO BEAUTIFUL... Tahoe Donner 95 miles away Tahoe Donner Downhill is the place for family fun and learning. We are committed to being ''The best place to begin.'' We offer a variety of services for families including ski instruction for children as young as 3 years old, interchangeable lift tickets for parents with non-skiing children, a retail shop featuring high quality and reasonably priced winter wear for children, and a child-friendly menu in the cafeteria. Wide-open bowls, uncrowded slopes, great beginner terrain, excellent grooming, and friendly, courteous staff await you. Come enjoy a small ski area that delivers a personal touch that is unique in the ski industry.... Campgrounds near Chico, California:    Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, Butte City, 1 miles away    Feather West Travel Trailer, Paradise, 5 miles away    Pine Ridge Travel Trailer Park, Paradise, 6 miles away    Quail Trails Village RV Park, Paradise, 6 miles away    Paradise Trailer Park, Paradise, 7 miles away    Roll-n-home Mobile Park, Oroville, 8 miles away    Rhoads End RV Park, Oroville, 8 miles away    Feather Falls KOA, Oroville, 8 miles away    River Reflections RV Park, Oroville, 9 miles away    Goat Ranch Campground, Butte County, 9 miles away    Dingerville Usa, Oroville, 10 miles away    Falling Rock RV Park, Oroville, 11 miles away    Bidwell Canyon Campground, Butte County, 13 miles away    Loafer Creek Campground, Butte County, 14 miles away    Gridley Inn & Recreational Vehicle Park, Gridley, 15 miles away    Almond Tree RV Park, Chico, 18 miles away    Live Oak Park & Recreation Area, Live Oak, 19 miles away        ...can accomodate several large RV's, as well as the smallest of tents. 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Paddling Rivers Near Chico, California:    Butte Creek, ButteCounty, 7 miles away        Class II+ - 6 miles long (PGandE Powerhouse to Covered Bridge)    Feather River - North Fork, ButteCounty, 14 miles away        Class IV-V - 7.5 miles long (Poe Dam to Poe Powerhouse)    Big Kimshew Creek, ButteCounty, 16 miles away        Class V - -blank- miles long (to Confluence with West Fork of Feather) 1 PHOTO ...e west branch feather river up the other side rt. turn on r-200 goes down to the...    Feather River - North Fork, Plumas/ ButteCounty, 19 miles away        Class III-V - 6.5 miles long (Cresta Dam to Poe Dam)    Feather River - Middle Fork, Plumas/ ButteCounty, 25 miles away        Class V+ - 6.5 miles long (Milsap Bridge to Lake Oroville)    Deer Creek, TehamaCounty, 26 miles away        Class IV-V - 43 miles long (Highway 32 to Route 99)    Feather River - North Fork, PlumasCounty, 28 miles away        Class III-V - 8 miles long (Rock Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse) Ski Areas Near Chico, California:    Soda Springs, California, 88 miles away        625 vertical feet 4 PHOTOS ...snow tubing is all about big smiles and tummy ticklers. Its got all the atmosphe...    Boreal, California, 90 miles away        500 vertical feet ...ain Park Great Place for Families Awesome for taking lessons and for begin...    Sugar Bowl, California, 91 miles away        1500 vertical feet    Donner Ski Ranch, California, 91 miles away        750 vertical feet    Tahoe Donner, California, 96 miles away        600 vertical feet ..., courteous staff await you. Come enjoy a small ski area that delivers a person...    Mount Shasta, California, 98 miles away        1390 vertical feet    Squaw Valley, California, 99 miles away        2850 vertical feet    Alpine Meadows, California, 99 miles away        1802 vertical feet Golf Courses Near Chico, California:    Table Mountain Golf Course, Oroville, 7 miles away    Paradise Pines Golf Course, Magalia, 9 miles away    Kelly Ridge Golf Course, Oroville, 12 miles away    Bidwell Park Golf Course, Chico, 12 miles away    Sunset Hills Golf Course, Chico, 20 miles away National Parks near Chico, California:    Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA, 39 miles away    Camping Gear Info Go to California Index