Whiskeytown lake
Redding, California
7.0 miles W of Redding, California
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40°36'53.5"N 122°31'11.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
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Whiskeytown Lake’s beautiful sapphire-blue waters, surrounded by mountain peaks, are perhaps the most prominent feature of the park. However, water-based recreation is only a small part of what the park has to offer. The 39,000 acres surrounding the lake hold four waterfalls, pristine mountain creeks, 70 miles of trails, and opportunities to explore the history of the California Gold Rush.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Redding, California
- Head south on Market St toward Shasta St (443 ft)
- Turn right onto CA-273 S/Tehama St (374 ft)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto California St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto CA-299 W/Eureka WayContinue to follow CA-299 W(7.5 mi)
- Turn left onto J F Kennedy Memorial Rd (249 ft)
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.
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