Things To Know Before You Come - Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) (2024)
The park is located approximately 8 miles west of Redding, and easily reached via State Highway 299. However, public transportation to and from the park is not available. A vehicle is necessary to get around inside the park.
Campgrounds are the only place to stay overnight in the park. Lodging is available in Redding, French Gulch and Weaverville.
Located on the northwest end of an interior valley, Whiskeytown experiences hot summers. Although the park is filled with cool shady canyons, visitors should also be prepared to cope with summer heat and sun. To protect against sunburn, bring sunscreen, wear lightweight long sleeve shirts and drink plenty of water when out in the sun.
Wildlife abounds at Whiskeytown. Enjoy watching our wild creatures but use common sense by not approaching wild animals. Learn more by reading the link, Your Safety.
Leashed dogs (pets), alcohol and horse use are permitted in some areas of the park. Please look for signs and follow all rules. Follow the link above for more specific information.
Enjoy your visit, stop by or call the Visitor Center for more information, (530) 246-1225.
All boats, powered or non-powered, must carry at least one wearable Coast Guard-approved life jacket for every person aboard. Also, all boats 16 feet or more in length, except canoes and kayaks, must carry one throwable device in each boat.
Valid at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Crater Lake National Park, and Lava Beds National Monument for twelve months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to all four parks.
Leashed dogs (pets), alcohol and horse use are permitted in some areas of the park. Please look for signs and follow all rules. Follow the link above for more specific information. Enjoy your visit, stop by or call the Visitor Center for more information, (530) 246-1225.
Whiskeytown offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for you and your family year-round. Kayaking, sailing, fishing, swimming and waterskiing are some of the favorite activities one can experience within the cool, clear waters of Whiskeytown Lake. Kayak tour on Whiskeytown Lake.
In most states it is illegal to operate a boat with a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater. Some states will suspend your boating or privilege. In some states your driving record could be affected.
Popular activities at Oak Bottom include swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. the marina. Jet skis and similar brands of personal watercraft are banned on Whiskeytown Lake.
Whiskeytown Lake is a fantastic location to enjoy a refreshing swim on a hot day. This lake has about 37 miles of shoreline. During the summer months surface water temperatures can reach nearly 80°F. There are three main swim beaches with amenities, Brandy Creek Beach, Oak Bottom Beach and East Beach.
The National Park Service (Park Service) addressed those sources of contamination by implementing a range of management practices that have improved water quality. As a result, California removed Whiskeytown Lake from its list of impaired waters in 2010. Figure 1. Whiskeytown Lake's Brandy Creek swimming beach.
Whiskeytown was one of Shasta County's first gold mining settlements during the California Gold Rush of 1849, though at the time it was called Whiskey Creek Diggings.
The Glory Hole is an overflow drain designed to keep the lake level from rising so high that it spills over the top of the nearby dam. Water going through the Glory Hole is routed under the Clair A.
The town is virtually non-existent now. All you can see above ground are remnants of mines in the hillsides. But below ground, it's a different story. "It's under a lake, a beautiful lake called Whiskeytown Lake," says Thompson.
At an absolute minimum, you should always have a proper lookout, operate at a safe speed and yield or give-way to another vessel when in doubt and to always avoid a collision, even if that means breaking a Navigation Rule to save lives and property damage.
California law requires a person to be 16 years of age or older and in possession of his/her California Boater Card to legally operate a vessel powered by a motor of 15 hp or more, including personal watercraft (PWCs).
If you were born after January 1, 1984, you may operate a motorboat over 10 horsepower or personal watercraft if you have successfully completed an approved boater education course OR if you are accompanied by someone over age 18 who has a successfully completed an LDWF-approved boater education course, if required.
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