Whiskeytown Lake
Shasta County, Northern California, near Redding · National Recreation Area
A stunning reservoir in Northern California's Shasta County managed by the NPS, offering 70 miles of trails, four waterfalls, and diverse water recreation including swimming, boating, kayaking, and fishing amid Gold Rush history.
Campgrounds
- Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground — 9 sites · 964 ft · reserve
- Brandy Creek Primitive Campground — 2 sites · 1,716 ft · reserve
- Crystal Creek Primitive Campground — 2 sites · 2,035 ft · reserve
- DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA) — 2 sites · 1,230 ft · reserve
- Horse Camp Primitive Campground — 2 sites · 1,065 ft · reserve
- Sheep Camp Primitive Campground — 4 sites · 1,803 ft · reserve
- Brandy Creek RV — Open (checked 2026-08-03) · 15 sites · reserve
Top trails
- Whiskeytown Falls Trail — 3.0 mi out & back
- Papoose Trail — 4.9 mi one way
- Boulder Creek Trail — 3.6 mi one way
- Kanaka Peak Trail — 3.4 mi loop
- Shasta Bally Trail — 3.2 mi one way
Coordinates: 40.6106, -122.5280.
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