Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

National Park Service, California.

Whiskeytown Lake’s crystal-clear water is perhaps the most recognized feature of the park. However, water-based recreation is only a part of what the 42,000-acre Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has to offer. Visit waterfalls, hike through rugged mountains, explore California Gold Rush history, and observe post-fire ecology in action. Your national park is calling...

Camping and Day Use

  • Brandy Creek Primitive Campground
  • Brandy Creek Rv Campground
  • Crystal Creek Primitive Campground
  • Carr Powerhouse Picnic Shelter
  • Dry Creek Group Campground (Whiskeytown Nra)
  • Horse Camp Primitive Campground
  • Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground
  • Sheep Camp Primitive Campground
  • Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra)

Activities and Experiences

  • Whiskeytown Gold Panning Pass
  • Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Ranger Guided Programs

Site Passes

  • Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Site Pass

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Horse Camping
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Paddling
  • Picnicking
  • Swimming
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

Car From Interstate 5, take the Highway 44 West exit toward Downtown Redding and Eureka. From Downtown Redding, follow Highway 299 west toward Eureka for approximately 8 miles to reach the Visitor Center. Plane Commercial air service is available to Redding California located approximately 16 miles from Whiskeytown. Rental vehicles are available.

Additional Information

  • Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Map
  • Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • WNPAWestern National Parks Store inside the Visitor Center
  • Peltier Bridge Campground
  • tower gravesiteLevi Tower Gravesite Located in the Tower House Historic District
  • camden houseThe Camden House Located in the Tower House Historic District
  • camden houseThe Camden House Located in the Tower House Historic District
  • VC interiorWhiskeytown NRA Visitor Center Interior
  • VCWhiskeytown NRA Visitor Center
  • Glory HoleGlory Hole at Whiskeytown Lake
  • JFK MemorialJohn F. Kennedy Memorial
  • Whiskeytown Lake National Recreation Area
  • Shasta BallyA beautiful stop along Kennedy Memorial Drive
  • Moonlight Kayak TourThousands of vistors join interpretive rangers to get a new perspective of the lake on a moonlight kayak tour
  • A Beautiful Day on the LakeAnother Way to Capture the Beauty
  • RecreationA popular recreational activity
  • Whiskeytown FallsOne of the four major waterfalls- Whiskeytown Falls
  • Boulder Creek FallsOne of the four major waterfalls- Boulder Creek Falls
  • A View from the TopA popular spot for visitors to get a view of the valley and mountain ranges

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