What are the hours at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Whiskeytown National Recreation Area)

How much does it cost to enter Whiskeytown National Recreation Area?

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area charges $25 per vehicle, $15 per person, valid for 7 days. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Whiskeytown National Recreation Area require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Whiskeytown National Recreation Area open right now?

Q: Is Whiskeytown National Recreation Area open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Recreation Area · CA

Open

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Whiskeytown Lake’s crystal-clear waters are iconic, but this 42,000-acre National Recreation Area offers much more.

Type: National Recreation Area
State: CA
Nearest town: Whiskeytown

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!

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Visitor info

Address14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Whiskeytown, CA 96095

Phone(530) 242-3400

Websitewww.nps.gov/whis/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Entrance fee$25 per vehicle, $15 per person, valid 7 days · fee details ↗

Getting thereCar From Interstate 5, take the Highway 44 West exit toward Downtown Redding and Eureka. From Downtown Redding, follow Highway 299 west toward Eureka for approximately 8 miles to reach the Visitor Center. Plane Commercial air service is available to Redding California located approximately 16 miles from Whiskeytown.…

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How we read this status

We derive Whiskeytown National Recreation Area's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.