FAQs

Visitors Bureau Hours of Operation

Winter
Mon - Fri, 9am to 5pm

Summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Mon - Fri, 9am to 5pm, and Saturday 10am to 4pm

Redding Statistics and Facts

The population of Redding is currently about 90,000.

Redding's elevation is 557 feet above sea level.

Area Code: 530 Zip Codes: 96001, 96002, and 96003

For other Redding Stats and Facts, visit our Community Profile Information page.

Other FAQs about Redding

 Where is the AAA Office?
Take Exit 678 and follow signs to Hilltop Drive. Head north on Hilltop, turn east on Browning Street. North on Mission De Oro Drive.

Camping
There are lots of campgrounds surrounding Redding, including both State and National Parks, and private campgrounds. Contact the Visitor Bureau staff for more information.

Fishing
Visit our sister site at www.shastacascade.com for in depth fishing reports and information on guides, etc. Fishing information is also listed in our Adventure Guide brochure. Contact the Visitors Bureau for your free copy today!

Lassen Volcanic National Park
It takes approximately one hour to drive from one entrance of the park to the other, non-stop. It is a one-hour drive from Redding to the north entrance of the park, and a one-hour drive from Red Bluff (30 minutes south of Redding) to the south entrance of the park. Various camping sites are available, as well as lodging at the Drakesbad Guest Ranch. For detailed information on the park, visit www.nps.gov/lavo, or contact the Visitor's Bureau for more information.

Redding Lodging
Redding offers over 2,500 hotel rooms. Many are conveniently located on Hilltop Drive, just off Interstate 5. There are also many properties located downtown, and just off the interstate north and south of town. For a complete listing of properties in Redding,

Mt. Shasta

Mt. Shasta is a one hour drive north of Redding on Interstate 5. At 14,161 feet tall, you can see Mt. Shasta as you drive up the valley, directly in front of you on the Interstate. (The mountain to the east of the valley is Lassen Peak). There are many hiking trails in the area, and guides are available to assist you. For more information on Mt. Shasta and the surrounding communities, contact the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association.

Rafting
A variety of rafting companies lead trips from April through September on your choice of six different rivers, including the Sacramento. For more information, contact the Visitors Bureau for a free Adventure Guide brochure, or stop by the Redding Visitor's Bureau to view the many company brochures on display.

Real Estate / Relocation

The Redding Chamber of Commerce is your one-stop shop for relocation information. Contact the chamber at 530-225-4433 or log on to www.reddingchamber.com/rinfo.shtml to view a list of relocation publications you can purchase from the Chamber.

Restaurants
There are hundreds of quality restaurants, cafes, and eateries in the Redding area for you to enjoy. Everything from Italian, to Mexican, to Thai, and even Sushi! Popular travel stops like Dennys, and local favorites like Buz's Crab. Click on "Food and Wine" for a list of Redding restaurants, locations, and descriptions

RV / RV Parks

Ask the Visitor's Bureau staff for a free copy of the Adventure Guide brochure for a complete listing of RV Parks in the Redding area, or click on "Places to Stay". The Shasta-Cascade region is home to numerous Scenic Drives and Backcountry Roads, and the Visitors Bureau has free brochures on both!

Sacramento River
The Sacramento River is California's longest river. It's headwaters are located near the town of Dunsmuir, about an hour north of Redding. In this part of California, the river runs cold and swift through the heart of Redding, creating what is considered by many professional fisherman to be one of the top freshwater fisheries in the world. The Sacramento River provides a wide range of recreational opportunities. To learn more about public access sites, view a river atlas and photo gallery, or review river articles, visit the official Sacramento River website at www.sacramentoriver.org

Whiskeytown Lake
Whiskeytown Lake, "Redding's Best Kept Secret," offers beautiful views, spectacular wildlife watching, camping, hiking, and, of course, fishing and boating. The lake is located just 15 minutes west of Redding on Hwy 299. Since Whiskeytown Lake is within the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, there is a fee to visit the lake. Guided kayaking tours and interactive talks await you! To learn more about recreation opportunities at Whiskeytown Lake, log on to http://www.nps.gov/whis/ or stop by their visitor center off Hwy 299W.