Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Whiskeytown, CA, 96095

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

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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.

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    Amenities

    • Astronomy
    • Stargazing
    • Biking
    • Mountain Biking
    • Road Biking
    • Boating
    • Motorized Boating
    • Sailing
    • Camping
    • Backcountry Camping
    • Car or Front Country Camping
    • Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
    • Group Camping
    • RV Camping
    • Fishing
    • Freshwater Fishing
    • Fly Fishing
    • Food
    • Picnicking
    • Guided Tours
    • Hiking
    • Backcountry Hiking
    • Front-Country Hiking
    • Horse Trekking

    About Whiskeytown 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!