Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park

State: Northern California

Short Name: Bidwell-Sacramento River SP

Address 1: East side of the river, west side of River Road.

City: Hamilton City

Phone: 530-342-5185

Open: Year Round

Camp URL: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=463

Full Hook: Yes

Free: No

About: Bank or boat fishing for salmon, steelhead, and shad. Floating the river in tubes, canoes, and kayaks is also fun. Thick understories of elderberry, wild grape, blackberry, wild rose and numerous perennials provide shelter to a diversified wildlife population. The park offers a great setting for observing and learning about the riparian community, which is vanishing in California.

Water: Yes

Restrooms: Flush Toilets, Pit Toilets

Directions: From Chico, take West Sacramento Ave. 5 miles until it intersects with River Road. Big Chico Creek is to the left, Indian Fishery straight ahead and Pine Creek is to the right. Irvine Finch River Access is located just west of the Hwy. 32 Sacramento River Bridge.