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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Open

No closure notices posted by NPS.

Last checked Oct 24, 2026, 9:57 PM ET

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Don't Move a Mussel!

Hey Boaters, please clean, drain, and dry your vessel completely before setting out on Whiskeytown Lake. Thank you for doing your part to keep the Golden Mussel, an aquatic invasive species, out of the reservoir. Learn more about preventative measures.

Last updated by NPS: Jun 5, 2025 · NPS alert source

Weather alerts (National Weather Service)

No active NWS watches, warnings or advisories for the forecast zone and county at the park's central point.

About this site

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!

Type
National Recreation Area
State
California
Address
14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Whiskeytown, CA 96095

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