Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
National Recreation Area located in northern California
About Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown is an outdoor recreational haven for tourists and locals alike, a land of water, hills, and mountains transformed (for better or worse) by the activities of man. It also has a legacy of historic preservation. That said, if anything you do may disturb others enjoying what the area has to offer, don't do it. Use common sense. Gold, quartz, and copper were all mined in different parts of the area at different times in Whiskeytown's history. After the Central Valley Project altered the hydrology of the Sacramento River watershed, the lake was formed, flooding the actual town of Whiskeytown. Its ruins are now located at the bottom of the lake, much like Kennett under nearby Shasta Lake. The area is mostly covered by forested hills and mountains, and, of course, Whiskeytown Lake
Top Attractions in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Explore the best things to see and do in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area:
- ★Whiskeytown Falls
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 7 sections including: