Bidwell Park
Bidwell Park is a municipal park located in Chico, California. For a second stop, Oroville Dam is 22 mi away. Expect 65–82°F afternoons in the mildest months, March, April, May, October and November.
A park & preserve inside Chico
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 95–96°, and about 99 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Chico
Bidwell Park is inside Chico, which has 29 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Sacramento
Sacramento is about 85 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 65–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
A visit to Bidwell Park can follow the seasons below.
Bidwell Park
Bidwell Park is a municipal park located in Chico, California. The park was established July 10, 1905, through the donation by Annie Bidwell, widow of Chico's founder, John Bidwell, of approximately 2,500 acres (1,000 hectares) of land to the City of Chico. Since that time, the city has purchased additional land, such as Cedar Grove in 1922, and 1,200 acres (490 ha) of land south of Big Chico Creek in upper Bidwell Park in 1995. As of 2009, the total park size is 3,670 acres (1,490 ha), nearly 11 miles (18 km) in length, making it the fifth largest municipal park in California, one of the largest city parks in the United States, and the 58th largest park in the world.
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Wikipedia readers
- 8.8K a year
Rooms near Bidwell Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Chico (29) and Paradise (7).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Bidwell Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | in town | — | 29 19 hotels · 7 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 RV parks | 105,081 | $468K | D |
| Paradise | 9 mi east | 15 min | 7 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 10,023 | $416K | C+ |
| Oroville | 22 mi southeast | 35 min | 14 9 hotels · 4 motels · 1 RV park | 20,451 | $312K | D− |
| Corning | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 11 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 RV parks | 8,260 | $313K | C− |
| Nord | 9 mi west | 15 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 190 | $369K | — |
| Willows | 29 mi southwest | 45 min | 11 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 6,116 | $282K | — |
| Durham | 9 mi south | 15 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 5,340 | $700K | — |
| Magalia | 10 mi east | 15 min | 1 1 RV park | 7,389 | $281K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Bidwell Park
Other well-known places within 70 miles.
54 mi National ParkLassen Volcanic National Park505K visitors a year
52 mi MountainLassen Peak
122 mi DamOroville Dam
38 mi MountainSutter Buttes
55 mi State parkEmpire Mine State Historic Park
61 mi National forestPlumas National Forest
25 mi MuseumChico Air Museum
69 mi MuseumWestern Pacific Railroad MuseumPhoto credits
Lassen Volcanic National Park: en:User:Mav, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lassen Peak: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Oroville Dam: California Department of Water Resources, Public domain · Sutter Buttes: Expedition 32 crew/NASA, Public domain · Empire Mine State Historic Park: Beej71, CC BY 2.5 · Plumas National Forest: Plumas National Forest, Public domain · Chico Air Museum: Bsudicky, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Western Pacific Railroad Museum: The original uploader was Evicknair at English Wikipedia., Public domain
Before visiting Bidwell Park
Is Bidwell Park in Chico?
Yes. It’s inside Chico, CA.
When is the best time to visit Bidwell Park?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 65–82°.
How far is Bidwell Park from Sacramento?
About 85 miles south of Sacramento, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Bidwell Park?
Redding Municipal (RDD), about 58 miles away. The nearest big hub is Sacramento (SMF), about 75 miles.
Where should I stay near Bidwell Park?
Chico (in town, 29 places to stay), Paradise (9 mi, 7 places to stay) and Oroville (22 mi, 14 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Chico
People in Chico have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.