Sacramento River
A Guide to Recreation and Public Access
Big Chico Creek Day Use Area
Access Site Details
Rivermile: 193.2
Owner: Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) (530) 342-5185
City: Chico
County: Butte
Ownership: Public
Public Access: yes
Location: Click Here
Related Website: Click Here
Acres: 262
Access Via: Public road
Fishing Regulations: Click Here
Fishing Supplement: Click Here
Activities Available
• Kayaking/Canoeing
• Fishing
• Birding
• Photography
• Nature Observation
• Hiking
Facilities Available
Parking
• Dirt Lot
Boating Facilities
• Manual Put-in/Put-out
Pedestrian Access
• Trails
Bathrooms
• Porta-Potties
Location Description
West of Chico on River Road just south of Highway 32, at River Mile 193.2
Topology Hydrology
Prone to flooding
Vegetation Wildlife
The Big Chico Creek Day Use Area is characterized primarily by dense, mixed riparian forest.
Current Land Use
Recreation uses available at Big Chico Creek include sunbathing, fishing, small boat take-out, nature viewing, and picnicking.
Adjacent Land Use
Mainly agriculture.
Facility Signage
• Entrance
• Facility Rules