2. Paddle Board Adventure (1:30Pm-3:30Pm)
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Ranger Guided Programs
Designed for visitors with litte or or no previous experience on a paddleboard, an interpretive park ranger will teach the basics of this popular activity as you explore the Brandy Creek area of Whiskeytown Lake. Children must be 10 years old or older. Plan on falling in! Paddleboard, paddle, and lifejacket provided.
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Need to Know
- Location
This program begins at Brandy Creek Beach "Lot B." Turn off Highway 299 on to Kennedy Memorial Drive and cContinue five miles past the Visitor Center and across Whiskeytown Dam. Turn right at the large Brandy Creek Beach sign. Continue to the end of this road to the far end of the parking lot, which is Parking Lot B. Meet at the brown shed closest to the water.
- Fees and Cancellations.
Recreation.gov charges a non-refundable $1.00 reservation fee per person applies. If you have made reservations and are unable to reschedule or attend your scheduled tour, please cancel your reservation to open space for other participants, as all tours are in high demand. Park staff cancel tours during inclement weather.
The park charges an entrance fee. Please pay your entrance fee before you arrive for your tour either at the visitor center, or by purchasing in advance through www.recreation.gov.
Visit the park Fees and Passes web page for details. https://www.nps.gov/whis/planyourvisit/fees.htm
- Arrive on Time:
If you arrive late and miss the safety briefing, you will not be permitted on the program. Please plan for summer traffic and other unforeseen delays.
- Equipment.
The park provides all equipment (life jackets, boats, boards, paddles). No personal equipment allowed.
- Age Limits.
For paddle board tours, children must be at least ten years old and attend with an adult age 18 or older.
- Weight Limits.
Weight limit is 220 pounds for paddle boards (single capacity).
- How to Dress/ What to Bring:
Lifejackets are provided for adults and children. Everyone is required to wear them at all times during tours, including swim stops. We recommend you wear a t-shirt under your lifejacket for comfort. Bring water for each person and wear clothing and footwear that can get wet. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat are highly recommended. Be sure glasses are secured to the head with a strap. Visitors are required to wear proper footwear such as old tennis shoes, water shoes, or strap-on sandals that will stay on the feet at all times during the tour. Visitors who are wearing flip-flops or are barefoot will not be allowed to participate for safety reasons!
- Prohibited:
Firearms, alcoholic beverages, coolers, smoking, pets. Bring electronic equipment (cameras, phones, watches) at your own risk.
- Health/ Physical Ability.
Everyone must be in good health with no recent illnesses or surgery. Everyone must be comfortable in the water, and able to get back into a kayak or onto a paddle board under their own power should they fall in. Participants should be prepared and able to lift and carry kayaks, boards, and other equipment for short distances. Visitors not able to do this should advise park rangers. Those with special needs must contact the park at least two weeks in advance to determine suitability/ ability to accommodate needs.
If you feel sick please stay safe and stay home.
Thank you for keeping everyones health and safety a priority.
