Notice: NPS has a current construction project for waterline replacement. Please expect heavy equipment starting at 7am- parking impacts are affecting Boat Launch Parking Area.
Whiskeytown Lake, located 8 miles west of Redding in Northern California, stem's its name from Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and is a favored lake by locals and tourist alike. With more than 30 feet of depth visibility of its waters and wildlife that surround the lake's 36 miles of forested shoreline. Whiskeytown is one of the most unique boating and recreational destinations in the area. Visit our Oak Bottom Marina, which offers activities for the whole family complete with boat rentals and convenience stores. Kayaking and paddleboarding are also some of the most popular recreational activities in the area, with rentals located just right off of swim beach. Come and enjoy the many land-based recreational activities; including camping, hiking to the many waterfalls along the lake, mountain biking, and horseback riding in this beautiful National Recreational Area.
What People Are Saying
It's like lake Tahoe but more affordabel! Great for boating, swimming & camping. The water is crystal clear & the people are great. Highly recommended!!!!
Lindsey Besgrove
French Gulch, California
Excellent boats and the service was great too!
Peter Bowman
Paige Bar, California
Reasonable prices on rentals. Until I can afford my own kayak I'll keep renting here. There are so many places to explore this lake.
Sean Bird
Centerville, California
It's a good place to put a boat in the water.
Paul Stewart
Coram, California
Love kayaking from this point. Staff was so accommodating.
Bonnie and Dave S.
Igo, California
The lake itself is very pleasant between the mountains and it has some good shallow patches, where beginner swimmers can enjoy the water!
Cheryl Vasquez
Happy Valley, California
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