CARR FIRE 2018: Wildfire decimated the landscape recently, so don't be expecting a lush, green, pine forest. Some portions of the park may be inaccessible. As of 2020, the only water fall trail that is open is Crystal Creek Falls. Backpacking is not permitted due to backcountry restoration.
current road conditions
hiking trail conditions
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maps: Shasta Trinity National Forest |
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 Mountains
terrain: Lake with pines, oaks, manzanitas surrounding; recreational mountain lake
location:
Northern California
Shasta County
on Jct. 299 west of Interstate 5
W of Redding
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area
activities:
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Brandy Creek Falls
Boulder Creek Falls
Crystal Creek Falls
Shasta State Historic Park
Shasta Trinity National Forest
Trinity Lake
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description:
mountains, lakes, wilderness right next door to the North Central Valley; this large recreational lake, with pine tree & oak shaded camps, is just west of the city Redding
- nearby towns:
- Douglas City
- Lewiston
- Redding
- Shasta
- Trinity Center
- Weaverville
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local links:
Shasta-Trinity NF, Redding, CA
530-226-2500
USFS Weaverville Rangers
530-623-2121
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Whiskeytown Lake Campgrounds
Oak Bottom Campground
Brandy Creek RV Campground
Crystal Creek Campground
Dry Creek Group Campground
Horse Camp Campground
Peltier Bridge Campground
Sheep Camp Campground
 Campground Camping in this area is abundant. Dirt Roads, to the South of the Lake, cross the dam, and lead way up into a few primitive spots, the best campsites for rugged type vehicles. Even though the primitive spots aren't next to the lake, you will be greeted with the big rushing creek climbing down this steep canyon.
A large RV campground is also situated on the south shore @ Brandy Creek.
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Oak Bottom Campground has walk-in campsites, some right down to waters edge. Park in a number of paved common parking lots. Bring your little wagon and wheeled cooler. Steel bear boxes are provided at this camp for food items. A few camp spots are a bit of a distance from parking areas and the lake area has some hills. Motorhomes have a decent level area to park, and set camp. Bare minimum facilities. Bathrooms, boat ramp. Popular with kayakers, mountain bikers and hikers.
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area530-242-3400
Oak Bottom Marina530-359-2671
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