Whiskeytown National Recreation Area CA
Lat, Long: 40.61359941, -122.6022657
Designation: National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown Lake’s crystal-clear waters are iconic, but this 42,000-acre National Recreation Area offers much more. Explore waterfalls, hike rugged trails, uncover Gold Rush history, and witness the resilience of nature in its post-fire recovery. Adventure awaits at every turn—Whiskeytown is calling!
Weather:
Whiskeytown NRA is in a Mediterranean climate, which means hot, dry summers followed by cool, wet winters. Summer temperatures often reach the upper 90's to lower 100 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as the occasional thunderstorm. Winter brings snow to the upper elevations (only occasionally down to the lake level of 1,200'), and rain and ice. See the park weather page for the current weather.
Directions:
Car 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. Plane Commercial air service is available to Redding California located approximately 16 miles from Whiskeytown. Rental vehicles are available.
For more details ›Address/Contact:
14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Whiskeytown, US, 96095
Phone: 5302423400
Email: whis_information@nps.gov
Entrance Fees:
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00
Park Entrance is $15 per person and is good for 7 days.
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$25.00
Park Entrance is $25 per vehicle and is good for 7 days.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$20.00
Park entrance for motorcycles is $20 per motorcycles and is good for 7 days.
