Whiskeytown Lake (Whiskeytown NRA)
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
A clear mountain lake within the national recreation area on Redding's western edge. Brandy Creek Beach offers swimming, paddleboarding and camping.
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is managed by the National Park Service. Its centerpiece, Whiskeytown Lake, has clear water and about 58 km of shoreline. Brandy Creek Beach is the most popular swimming spot, with changing rooms and picnic areas, and canoes and paddleboards can be rented. The surroundings have about 70 km of trails and four waterfalls. It is about a 15-minute drive from downtown Redding. Entry is charged per vehicle per day, and the America the Beautiful pass is accepted. The lake gets very sunny in summer, so wear sunscreen.
Opening hours
All day (visitor center about 09:00-16:00)
Nearby sights
- Shasta State Historic Park
- Whiskeytown Falls
- Sacramento River Trail
- Shasta Dam
- Cascade Theatre
- Sundial Bridge
- Turtle Bay Exploration Park & McConnell Arboretum
- Shasta Lake