Chico, California Metropolitan Area

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Hotels near Chico, California:

Paradise Inn, Paradise
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6 miles away
Comfort Inn Central, Paradise
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6.1 miles away
Comfort Inn Central, Oroville
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8 miles away
Days Inn Oroville, Oroville
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8.1 miles away
Sunset Inn, Oroville
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8.1 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites OROVILLE SOUTHWEST, Oroville
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8.4 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, Oroville
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8.4 miles away
Feather Falls Casino and Lodge, Oroville
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11.9 miles away
Oxford Suites Chico, Chico
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12.7 miles away
Residence Inn Chico, Chico
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12.8 miles away
Courtyard Chico, Chico
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12.8 miles away
Budget Inn, Chico
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14.2 miles away
Quality Inn Thunderbird Lodge, Chico
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15 miles away
Heritage Inn Express Chico, Chico
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15.1 miles away
Days Inn Chico, Chico
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15.1 miles away
Vagabond Inn Chico, Chico
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15.1 miles away
Hotel Diamond, Chico
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15.3 miles away
Holiday Inn CHICO, Chico
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16 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

Concow Reservoir
10 miles away
From satalite photos this looks like a good trout lake, but I have no knowlege of it. If anyone knows anything about it, such as accessability, parking, boat launches, etc, please let me know....

Horseshoe Lake
12 miles away
...hough and easy to get to. As for Horseshoe Lake itself, it's very small, with poor fishing. It has a small dock, an indoor gun range, a humble yet awesome space observatory, and the golf course running behind all of it. Also bathrooms,  parking, water, dog poop bags, line recyclers. On the Lake's side of the road, it is legal to have your dog off-leash as long as he is 'under control'. Local dogs love it here and they all seem very friendly. The real beauty is the surrounding area of Bidwell Park. The trails going from there into Upper Park, run along both sides of the creek, and make for a very easy walk. There's fantastic scenery as you get closer to Salmon Hole, a very popular swimming spot, but the ''climb'' down to those calm waters amid the turbulent creek is a little steep for children and less sure footed people. Stick along the edge of the canyon as it gradually rises and you'll be treated to a nice sunset over the way you just came, with the winding canyon and it's white waters. Most of the park is semi-wild, with maintained trails and an occasional call box.  H  You should...

Lake De Sabla
12 miles away
Lake De Sabla has a public group event area across the Skyway from the lake that rents out for about $50/day. Restrooms, small amphitheater, kitchen area, great horseshoe pits, picnic tables for 150 people, lots of hiking trails. Good area for parties, birthdays, reunions, whatever....

Big Kimshew Creek
15 miles away
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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
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... 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 slope gives kids plenty of room to learn how to stop and turn. Open daily from 10am to 3pm, rental equipment is included in the ...

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
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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....

Sugar Bowl
91 miles away
This is a perfect mountain. I love it here. It is a really good place to ski....

Donner Ski Ranch
91 miles away
DONNER SKI RANCH

One of California’s First Ski Resorts Since the first rope tow was built in 1937, Donner Ski Ranch has offered a simpler skiing experience. Located on Historic US Route 40 high atop Donner Summit, you will find an atmosphere that is relaxing and carefree. With 6 chairlifts accessing 505 acres there is a variety of terrain for all abilities. Come and enjoy the short lift lines and uncrowded slopes for skiing and snowboarding.

One of California’s Last Family Owned and Operated Ski Resorts For almost 50 years Donner Ski Ranch has been family owned and operated, and many friends and wonderful memories have been made here. We invite you to become part of the “Donner Ski Ranch Family” that has been returning again and again to enjoy the friendly family atmosphere.

Hours of operation:
Lodge and building services: 8am - 6pm
Lifts and mountain services: 9am - 4pm ...

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....

Mount Shasta
98 miles away
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The Opening date is scheduled for December 17th

Closing date April 11th

Night Skiing Thurs Saturday nights just $16, Live music in sliders lounge every Friday and Saturday nights 4-7pm

Our competition calendar http://www.skipark.com/events. Html

Our Big Air, Rail Jam and Pond Skim are featured in the base area for great audience viewing.
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Squaw Valley
98 miles away
This mountain is huge, plenty of runs and lifts....

Alpine Meadows
99 miles away
This is such a great place to ski, I loved every minute of it....


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
      ...ility to fish, hunt, or just recreate on the river. The park does not provide e...




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)
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...s the west branch feather river up the other side rt. turn on r-200 goes down to...

   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
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... is a NEW Moving carpet designed to help kids go up the small slope and teach th...

   Boreal, California, 90 miles away
      500 vertical feet
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Best Superpipe around
1st Resort Open every Year
All Mountain Terrain...


   Sugar Bowl, California, 91 miles away
      1500 vertical feet
This is a perfect mountain. I love it here. It is a really good place to ski....

   Donner Ski Ranch, California, 91 miles away
      750 vertical feet
...ty of terrain for all abilities. Come and enjoy the short lift lines and uncrowd...

   Tahoe Donner, California, 96 miles away
      600 vertical feet
...ng high quality and reasonably priced winter wear for children, and a child-frie...

   Mount Shasta, California, 98 miles away
      1390 vertical feet
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...r, Rail Jam and Pond Skim are featured in the base area for great audience viewi...

   Squaw Valley, California, 99 miles away
      2850 vertical feet
This mountain is huge, plenty of runs and lifts....

   Alpine Meadows, California, 99 miles away
      1802 vertical feet
This is such a great place to ski, I loved every minute of it....




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
      



Lakes Near Chico, California:

   Kunkle Reservoir, Butte CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      
   Thermalito Forebay, Butte CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      



National Parks near Chico, California:

   Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA, 39 miles away
      


  

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