The Oroville Wildlife Area Access provides multiple entry points to an 11,800-acre riparian woodland habitat along the Feather River, with boat ramp access at the Thermalito Afterbay Outlet (featuring gravel/articulated concrete block mat surface suitable for car-top and trailer launching) and unimproved gravel put-ins along the Feather River near Vance Avenue and Palm Avenue entrances.

The area offers fishing, wildlife viewing, and paddling opportunities with primitive camping available in designated areas; access is via Highway 162 to headquarters, Larkin Road, Wilbur Road for the Thermalito Afterbay Unit, or Rabe Road for the shooting range.