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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

National Park Service
DesignationRecreation area
StateCA
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonMay–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

About Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

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!

Things to do

BikingBoatingHistoric & cultural siteCampingFishingHiking

When to go

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Best May–OctAverage low–high: 55–82°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 73%2.5 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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