We live near this beautiful reservoir, which is located about 8+ miles west of Redding. The lake can be enjoyed all year long. During the summer months it is a wonderful place to cool off...great boating opportunities (no houseboats), fishing, swimming, canoeing/kayaking, etc. There are many wonderful nature trails; several that lead to scenic waterfalls, which provides great photo opportunities.... More

My favorite are the FREE ranger lead Kayak tours. They take you around for a few hours and teach you about the lake and its history. The Rangers are SO friend and helpful. It is beautiful place. In April you can take the waterfall challenge and get a free bandana :-) More

Stop off at the visitor center! They have bathrooms, a nice view, and all the maps/info you could need. We stopped at the Historic district which includes some restored buildings from the Boom Town days. The trail is well maintained and is a quarter mile. The El Dorado mine was also an interesting off shoot. The trail is shady and... More

The waterfall hikes are great. A bit strenuous but well worth it. Also a great place to kayak. More

Great area with Whiskeytown Lake, falls, and lots of greenery! More

There is so much to do here. Kayak trips in the summer are free of any charges and the folks that take you out are great. Camping is a little hot and dusty, and hiking and wild life are everywhere. More

Whiskeytown Lake is not run by private concessionaires. Access passes are accepted as full payment for visit and boat launches! RV " Campgrounds are nothing more than parking lots and cost a little more than reasonable with no Pass discount. Boat Launches are nice and easy to use with lots of room. Whiskey town is cleaner than Shasta Lake but... More

Great place to visit, hike, boat, kayak, the list is endless! More

This lake is not just incredibly beautiful but the water is warm, perfect to have a swim to the other side of the shore or just to spend the complete day into the water. It is very clean, open and have many little beaches where, if lucky, you can enjoy it just for yourself. And if you have or rent... More