Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · CA

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!

What you’ll hear

The Trailtold tour of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area covers 8 GPS-triggered places across CA, including Crystal Creek Falls, Oak Bottom Boat Launch and Whiskeytown Park Store. Pocket your phone and each story plays on its own as you arrive.

  • Brandy Creek Boat Launch
  • Crystal Creek Falls
  • James K. Carr Trail to Whiskeytown Falls
  • Kennedy Memorial at Whiskeytown NRA
  • Oak Bottom Boat Launch
  • Tower House Historic District
  • Whiskey Creek Boat Launch
  • Whiskeytown Park Store

Hear it on Trailtold

Download the app and let Whiskeytown National Recreation Area narrate itself as you walk — GPS-triggered audio, hands-free.

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