Directions
From Oroville and all points north, you can exit Highway 70 at Oro Dam Boulevard and travel east on Highway 162. After about 8.5 miles, turn right onto Forbestown Road and continue for 14 miles to the forested foothill community of Forbestown. Continue onto Challenge Cutoff Road for three miles and turn right onto La Porte Road. You will pass by the communities of Woodleaf and Clipper Mills and see a sign for the Sly Creek Recreation Area after about 10.5 miles.
To reach the boat launch and Sly Creek Campground, turn left onto the paved access road and continue for four miles to the Sly Creek Dam. The boat launch and campground are just past the dam. To visit the Strawberry Campground, continue east on La Porte Road for another three miles through the community of Strawberry Valley and turn left at the campground sign. There will be a one and a half mile long access road.
For those traveling from the south, you can turn left onto Lower Honcut Road from Highway 70. Lower Honcut Road will meet with La Porte Road after five miles. Turn left onto La Porte Road and continue for 31 miles to the Sly Creek Recreation Area sign.