Exploring Whiskeytown Visitor Center The visitor center, open daily, has only). Oak Bottom Marina has boat rentals. Scuba Camping Oak Bottom tent campground has roads. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommend- are not allowed on beaches at Oak Bottom, Bran- information, publications, maps, a bookstore, and diving requires certification and proper equip- fire grates and central restrooms. Oak Bottom ed on all dirt and gravel roads. Motorized vehicles dy Creek, and East Beach. • Never swim alone. 5 exhibits about the area. For information call the ment, including a diver’s down flag. Lifeguards RV campground includes a central restroom, must be street legal and are prohibited off-road. Watch children closely in and near water. • Do not visitor center at 530-246-1225 or park headquar- are on duty at Brandy Creek beach, as scheduled, dump station, and water but no hookups. Hot Use caution and common sense when using these feed park animals. • Store food in bear-proof lock- WHISKEYTOWN-SHASTA-TRINITY 3 ters at 530-242-3400 during business hours. in the summer months. showers (fee) are at Oak Bottom beach restrooms. roads. If you have vehicle trouble, stay on the road ers or out of sight in a secured vehicle. • Do not Trinity Brandy Creek has RV camping for self-contained when going for help. Contact the visitor center damage or remove any natural or cultural resourc- Lake

Interpretive Activities Rangers give walks, talks, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding The units only—a dump station and water are provid- for winter closures, current road conditions, and es—all are protected by federal law. TRINITY and evening programs at the Oak Bottom Amphi­ land surrounding provides op- ed; no hookups or restrooms. A 14-day limit ap- information about these trails. Emergencies: call 911. UNIT UNIT Trinity Shasta theater in summer. Check activity schedules on portunities for these activities. Mountain biking plies for all camping from May 15 to September Lake park bulletin boards, visit our website at www. and horseback riding are allowed on most trails. 15; a 30-day limit applies for the rest of the year. Fees Purchase daily, weekly, and annual passes For More Information nps.gov/whis, or ask at the visitor center. Ask at the visitor center about trail use. and goldpanning and primitive camping permits Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Lewiston Dam 5 299 Trinity Primitive/Backcountry Camping Whiskeytown at the visitor center. Golden Age and Golden P.O. Box 188 River 299 Water Sports The lake offers kayaking, swim- Fishing Fishing is permitted from a boat or the has primitive campgrounds; permit required (fee). `Access passports and Interagency Annual, Senior, Whiskeytown, CA 96095 Keswick ming, boating, waterskiing, scuba diving, sailing, shore. Species include rainbow and brown trout; These campgrounds have fire rings, tables, food and Access passes are accepted at Whiskeytown. 530-242-3400 Whiskeytown Lake Dam WHISKEYTOWN UNIT and canoeing. Federal and state boating regula- largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass; and storage lockers, and restrooms. Traditional back- Display all passes on your vehicle dashboard. www.nps.gov/whis Dam 0 5 10 Km Redding 44 tions apply. Ask for Regulations and kokanee salmon. A California fishing license is pack camping is available with a Backcountry Use 273 Boating Tips. Observe all restricted boating areas. required. Ask about park-specific restrictions. Permit (no fee). Ask for camping regulations Regulations and Safety See safety tips in the park Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation 0 5 10 Mi Note: Personal watercrafts (PWC), such as jet skis, when you get your permit. newspaper. Know the regulations—your safety is Area is one of over 380 parks in the National Park Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area are prohibited on Whiskeytown Lake. Launch Gold Panning You must register for gold panning your responsibility! • Fires are allowed only in fire System. To learn more about parks and National is in . Shasta and Trinity units are ramps are at Whiskey Creek, Oak Bottom, and at the visitor center ($1.00 fee). Only recreational Backcountry Exploration The backcountry has grates. Fire use may be restricted if fire danger is Park Service programs, visit www.nps.gov. administered by the U.S. Forest Service. Whiskeytown Brandy Creek areas. Brandy Creek and Oak Bot- gold panning is allowed. Ask for details. many miles of trails and unpaved dirt and gravel extreme. • Pets must be leashed at all times. Pets Unit is administered by the National Park Service. ✩GPO:20xx—xxx-xxx/xxxxx Reprint 20xx tom have snack bars and small stores (summer Printed on recycled paper.

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