Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park in California State

Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park

If a day out on the water sounds like an ideal way to spend your time, then make sure to visit this state park near Butte and Glenn County.

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Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park Details

If a day out on the water sounds like an ideal way to spend your time, then make sure to visit this state park near Butte and Glenn County. It covers 349 acres of riparian habitat along the Sacramento River. There are several places in the park where you can visit. The Indian Fishery Day Use Area is ideal for hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing (otters, turtles, and herons are commonly seen here). The Big Chico Creek Day Use Area is great for swimming, jet skiing, or water skiing. And the Irvine Finch River Access area is a good jumping-off point for those who want to go boating, kayaking, or inner tubing down the river. Just make sure to preserve the land around you this riparian habitat is in danger of disappearing.

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