| Bidwell–Sacramento River State Park | |
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 Bidwell–Sacramento River State Park entrance sign | |
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| Location | Butte andGlenn Counties, California, United States |
| Nearest city | Chico, California |
| Coordinates | 39°42′18″N121°56′24″W / 39.70500°N 121.94000°W /39.70500; -121.94000 |
| Area | 349 acres (141 ha) |
| Established | 1979 |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
Bidwell–Sacramento River State Park is astate park ofCalifornia, United States, preservingriparian habitat on theSacramento River and its tributaryBig Chico Creek. The park is located on the border ofButte County andGlenn County. Common activities includefishing forsalmon,steelhead andshad; and floating the river oninner tubes,canoes orkayaks. The 349-acre (141 ha) property was established as a state park in 1979.[1]
The park's riparian habitat is an example of a disappearing natural resource. The riparian plant and animal communities depend on each other. Largeoaks andcottonwoods give the shade needed for the survival of cool-water creatures. Thick understories ofelderberry, wildgrape,blackberry, wildrose andperennials provide shelter to a diverse wildlife population.[2]
Indian Fishery Day Use Area is anoxbow lake surrounded by oak woodland. This area is used forpicnicking,bird watching, fishing, andhiking. It is common to observeriver otters in the water, to seeturtles or to spotherons feeding.[2]
Big Chico Creek Day Use Area is characterized by a river habitat that opens up to a large gravel bar that fronts the Sacramento River. Here park visitors fish,swim,jet ski,water ski and sun bathe. This is also the location that many river rafts and tubes exit the river.[2]
Pine Creek Day Use Area is a common location for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, picnicking and bird and wildlife watching.[2]
Irvine Finch River Access is a 5-acre (2.0 ha) parking lot and launch ramp affording park visitors a means to access the Sacramento River for boating, canoeing or floating on inner tubes.[2]
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