Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
- 14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive
- Whiskeytown, CA 96095
- Phone: (530) 246-1225
- Website: Click to visit Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
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 plant and animal life. Some of the park's features are Whiskeytown Lake, Shasta Bally (6,209 ft.) mountain, and numerous waterfalls, providing outdoor enthusiasts opportunities for water recreation, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Situated on the south shore of the lake is a memorial to President John F. Kennedy, commemorating his dedication of the dam in 1963, shortly before his assassination. 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 (www.visitredding.com/visitors/wateractivities/kayaking.cfm), rowing and fishing. Sailing, water skiing and boating are also popular. Check out the Whiskeytown Webcam (http://www.whiskeytowncam.com/) for current conditions. Personal watercraft are prohibited on Whiskeytown.
Attraction Amenities
- Also in the Area:
- Downtown Redding
- Camden House
- French Gulch
- Trails
- Waterfalls
- Cost:
- All vehicles parked at Whiskeytown must display a valid entrance pass on the driver's side of the dashboard.
- Directions:
- From I-5 - Exit 678/Hwy 44W-Eureka. 14 miles west through downtown Redding to Visitor Center.
- Driving Time:
- 15 minutes from most Redding-area lodging properties
- Hours of Operation:
- The park is open year-round, 24 hours a day.
- Web Cam:
- http://www.whiskeytowncam.com/
