Whiskeytown Lake
Lake · Shasta County ·
Boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and scenic drives await
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Boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and scenic drives await
California Get directions
"With abundant sunshine, its shores draw visitors for water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding." - Cu Fleshman Cu Fleshman Cu is a freelance writer and editor with more than five years of experience. She has written for a variety of publications, including Afar, Matador Network, and Editoire. No matter where she is in the world, you can find her hunting for local eats and hiking trails. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Located northwest of Redding, this lakeside area became a frontline staging zone where firefighters shouldered 45+-pound packs and marched straight into extreme heat as the nearby fire advanced. With temperatures nearing 100°F by midmorning, crews grabbed quick, calorie-dense rations before heading out under helicopter rotors, seeing the landscape less as forest and more as fuel to be navigated during long, dangerous shifts." - Sam Chapple-Sokol
