Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
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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.
Hours
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
| Every day | All Day |
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The park is open year-round, 24 hours a day. Certain areas of the park are subject to seasonal and COVID-19 temporary closures or limited hours. Some areas of the park remain closed due to hazardous conditions from the Carr Fire. Please check the park website for current information.
Visitor centers
Whiskeytown Visitor Center
Whiskeytown Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)
Listed below are the current open days and operating hours for the Visitor Center (updated April 4, 2025). The Visitor Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day (Dec 25th), and New Years Day (Jan 1st).
About this park
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!