On The Lake
Located 8 miles west of Redding, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is located at the juncture of the Klamath Mountain range and the northern edge of the Sacramento Valley, making it home to a special collection of animal and plant life. Some of the park’s features are Whiskeytown Lake, Shasta Bally (6,209 ft.) and numerous waterfalls, providing outdoor enthusiasts opportunities for water recreation, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Lake based recreation is popular during the drier summer months. Whiskeytown Lake provides 36 miles of shoreline and 3,200 surface acres for recreation. Its placid surface is excellent for swimming, scuba diving, kayaking, rowing and fishing. Sailing, water skiing and boating are also popular. Check out the Whiskeytown Webcam for current conditions.
Personal watercraft are prohibited on Whiskeytown, but are still allowed on Shasta and Trinity Lakes.
ATTENTION BOATERS!
Whiskeytown has implemented a Quagga and Zebra Mussel Prevention Program with information and self-certification packets for boaters.
At Oak Bottom, Whiskeytown's Concession Operator Forever Resorts offers year-round moorage/slip rentals. During the summer season, boat rentals, a snack bar (Wed - Sun), hot showers, and a marina store are open at Oak Bottom.
Lifeguards are on duty daily at Brandy Creek Beach during the summer season and a snack bar is open (Wed - Sun).
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