Quiet, low level walk amongst the trees by the Sacramento River. Early evening, dusk I usually see a few large does.

Just a little to windy on the water, but enjoyed the sitting on the bank, looking at what God has to offer! Great day!

Early mornings in Fall or Spring are a good time to witness more wildlife in my experience.

Great river access does have bathrooms but they were closed due to some people had to vandalise them. But otherwise great picnic area

Best place for dog swimming. Perfect for a short getaway, canoeing, swimming, rafting, fishing, short walks with few people. Plenty of little turnouts along River Road for resting. Allot of drive up small parks and boat launches for fishing. And its a nearby alternative to five mile at Bidwell when its crowded.

Great fun going down the river in a kayak.

Awesome place to come and relax to a beautiful sunset. So many places to pull over on the side of the road, walk down to the river and dip your feet in.

My place of Peace. This place is quiet and peaceful and not soon far away that I can jump in my car or ride a bike just out of town a couple miles and it feels like I am in another world..

Very peaceful and nice had a wonderful time chilling off at the rivers edge.

Absolutely love this place. Gets crowded so be prepared and come early....

I love this place until lately Ive gotten some strange people around and being a female I wouldnt recomend going alone its not the places fault I still love it but want everyone to be safe so plz just use your head

The Washout used to be THE place to go. It was amazing all year round, but the spring and summers were amazing. There would be cars, and trucks parked 3 and 4 deep along the mile or so gravel bar. People partying, carousing, hooking up, and just having a great time. Those were the days!! THEN after the infamous Pioneer Days riots, The State of California came along and decided the entire area needed to be regulated, patrolled, and gated. It is still a beautiful area, the entire Sacramento River is bitchin. From Shasta to Sacramento. The Washout DID get a bit off th hook...but it was all good.

Bbq pitts and picnic tables kept clean and maintained

This park is very peaceful and nice! Aside from the occasional boat riding down the river, you could spend a whole day out there without bumping into other people. The area is blanketed with forest and youre likely to see deer.I love this area for fishing. There are several creeks that flow into the Sacramento River in this park, making for some great bass fishing. The area is also well-maintained by the local ranger station. 10/10 recommend this park for family outings, dog walks, and fishing trips. Bring your bug spray or long sleeves though.

Pretty nice little spot with tables and bbqs. Fishing opportunities as well. Just a little ways down from Scotties landing

Nice to get away for a bit of piece and quiet.

So many cool secret spots (that all of chicos locals know about) lol

Nice abs and quite

Beautiful place to relax

You can walk across the river in some spots but be careful.

So I read about the guy seeing otters and thought yeah - sure. But I had not been out there for years when the kids were young and we saw a rare San Francisco Giant Garter snake (really big ugly head is a tip off). We used to see hundreds of turtles in the summer swimming and basking in the creek. Personally I would be very hesitant to swim there, especially with kids. The creek is wide and swampy - not clear water.This visit is Mid Winter so you could see through the brush better. Took the dogs on leashes and walked the two loop trails. Buddy said hey look at that small heron, is it chasing a fish? Looked thought at first it was another bird in the water plants, but no it is a fresh water otter. The heron would follow the otter, it would stir up the water and the heron would catch a minnow. Team Work!!! Then looking close you could see 2 slides and what looked like the entrance to a den. The otter hung a while, was not skittish.Thanks to the other reviewer I went and got to see a not so common sight, but with the den just across the creek a patient viewer could also catch a lucky sighting. Where you park go to water near a bench then 30-50 feet to right and look across creek. Springtime is really great for all sorts of nature sighting, but very easy hike even for old people like me.

Nice place to drift on a tube when weather is hot. But the water is cold!

Nice and soothing place to go for relaxing for lunch or picnic

Theres nothing like the Sacramento River to remind you of how ruggedl and majestic Northern California truley is....

Love the river near Chico. Always cool people, great place to cool off, hunt for rocks , and enjoy nature.

Lots of spots to check out. One has s so cool. Nice areas with tables. The river is beautiful.

The sac river is always a nice place to swim because no matter how hot it is that waters always ffffffreezing and it feels soooo gd. Do me a fav though. If you bring your kids be a parent first because it has a strong current and watch your kids. Oh and Im sad that I have to actually mention this, but dont drink if you bring your kids on the river DUUUUUHHHH.

Nice and very maintained. Good for a little barbecue and fishing.

Not a sprawling beachbut nice to get into water. Lotta people in summer evening, but not like the ganges.

One of the best parks in the area. Everything from swimming to disc golf. The go to spot for all the locals

I do love the sac.River.I have been going out there seance 1975..

Great place to fish and spend time at in the hot summer months.

The river is way way cleaner here then in sac

This is one of my favorite river spots to go fishing also sometimes I take my dogs walking there to get some fresh air.

Born & raised in Chico, I grew up in Bidwell Park quite literally and can honestly say I will always return to it. BEST park in the nation! Never boring ;)

Love hanging out on the Sacramento. So peaceful. Lots of wildlife.

Few Amenities very wild..bird spotting along the riparian woodlands is excellent.. Foot access to the Sacramento River is possible at several locations. Popular place to bank fish. Watch out for poison oak.

Beautiful Sacramento River off River Road in Chico, CA

This is a wonderful little place to sit and watch the River from its one concrete picnic table. There is also a place to launch kayak or canoe and maybe swim. Sometimes little children are there swimming with parents.

I go out here any chance I get. Deer. Lynx. Boar. Beaver. Otter. Ive seen em all. Dont forget the fish and collage of girls

Bring a life jacket thats awesome

My favorite park in the United States! I make it my #1 goal to visit upper park every time I come home to see the family. Couldnt say enough good things about Bear Hole, Salmon Hole, and Brown Hole (Alligator Hole and Day Camp are so-so) to do them justice. Ive spent countless hours climbing, swimming and adventuring in this park, it will always have a spot in my soul of great appreciation.

Good

Great place to hangout at the water!!

Just enjoyed a beautiful May morning hike on the North Rim trail with my husband, Dennis, and dog, Lucy. Lucy loved being off-leash, meeting other friendly dogs on the trail, and especially a splash in Horseshoe Lake to cool off. Dennis loved the scenic views and took lots of pictures. I enjoyed the sunshine, fresh air, and panorama views from the Coastal Mountains, across the valley, and to the Sierra Mountains. This park is loved by all who live and visit Chico.

Great swimming & fishing spots

Beautiful quiet Spring morning at the River!

A good place to meditate

Indian Fishery Day Use Area is a pretty place. Lots of ticks and poison oak though. Saw a deer down by the water. Lots of birds and swallowtails. Porta potty was in decent shape.

Great for fishing

Great little bike ride. So many birds!

Its shallow enough to walk across. DOPE

Chicos amazing for all of its places to swim and fish

Beautiful park that is great for walking dogs and seeing nature!

Got a ticket for not having my dl in posession

What little I saw was beautiful. Plan to go back and explore.

Good place to relax, or fish.

Loved this park. Drove to end, dogs played in water, ground cover wildflowers, lake birds, beautiful early spring.

The only place in Chico worth going to more than 4 times on any given day.

Great summer fun

Very poorly maintained, the trails are short and useless. The signage is awful. Disappointed to find out there wasn’t more of a walking path here. You can’t do anything at this park, with all the beauty around this one is a complete dud

A quiet and relaxing park. Not to many people.

Good place to go hiking, swimming, and mountain biking

The pulse of the river as you are floating down it ,is Totally AMAZING! Chico,CA. Canoeing

Nice park.

Zen

The outside bidwell park is amzingly beautiful, and this scenery has made my obese mom push herself to walk again

Amazing park, my favorite to walk my pup at!

Great place for picnics on the Sacramento River

The Park is the Jewel of Chico.Hiking, biking, swimming, golf, kids playground, community events, BBQs, etc.

Best park to walk my pups!!! :D

Peaceful

Its magnanimous

Nice place to chill by the river.

Well-tended, clean River access.

Beautiful

Go tube and fish this river awesome

Great get away...

Always a favorite place to run the dog.

Love it there

Love it

Beautiful

Attitude adjustment change of scenery♡

Swim

River rocks

Relaxing

Peaceful

Loved the park

Very pretty

I like it out there!

We love it

Its been in the Family

Clean park little water acsess

Great fishing close to home

Extremely fun

So much fun

Fun in the water

Great park and scenries

Love this place!

One of the Best parks in California