Whiskeytown Lake Tours and Activities

The I-5 corridor in northern California can be pretty bleak in the summer months, but you can still find an oasis here and there. This one is west of Redding, maybe about a half-hour off the Interstate. Drive west on highway 299, past Whiskytown Lake and look for a sign for Crystal Creek. This multi-tiered waterfall surrounded in green is just the thing! TRAVEL TIP: Have a long, overnight flight coming up? Check out the various travel pillows that let you lean forward and plant your face into them! I used one on my last trip to India, and was amazed at how well I slept! #California #waterfall #escape #lifeatexpedia
The I-5 corridor in northern California can be pretty bleak in the summer months, but you can still find an oasis here and there. This one is west of Redding, maybe about a half-hour off the Interstate. Drive west on highway 299, past Whiskytown Lake and look for a sign for Crystal Creek. This multi-tiered waterfall surrounded in green is just the thing! TRAVEL TIP: Have a long, overnight flight coming up? Check out the various travel pillows that let you lean forward and plant your face into them! I used one on my last trip to India, and was amazed at how well I slept! #California #waterfall #escape #lifeatexpedia
The water is dreamy and there is very little traffic on the lake or the road right behind me. I just unpacked my fold up chair and I was ready
A year after Whiskeytown, California was torched in the Carr Fire in July of 2018, the skeletal remains of trees still line the hills and valleys all the way to the lake’s edge. The area is hazy today as smoke from a fire in southern Oregon drifts down into Northern California.
If you go along the bridge just beyond Paige road park on the right

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Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Price was CA $1,548, price is now CA $826 per person
CA $826
per person
Apr 17 - Apr 22
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Edmonton (YEG) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,622 reviews)
Clean room, easy parking and convenient

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Royal Sun Palm Springs

Royal Sun Palm Springs

4 out of 5
Price was CA $1,839, price is now CA $956 per person
CA $956
per person
May 8 - May 13
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Edmonton (YEG) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.4/10 Very Good! (236 reviews)
Staff was courteous, room was clean. Paying the $40 amenity fee per room upon arrival was unexpected. The water pressure in the shower was a trickle, barely any water pressure at all (hard to get shampoo out). Toilet ran all night long. The hotel ran out of self parking spots so we had to park across the street in a dirt lot which wasn’t ideal. The restaurant was great!

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

4 out of 5
South of Wilshire
Price was CA $1,951, price is now CA $1,018 per person
CA $1,018
per person
Apr 17 - Apr 24
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Edmonton (YEG) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Very pleasant - gorgeous staff.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Popular places to visit

Beautiful October day at Whiskeytown, just a short drive from Redding.

Brandy Creek Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Brandy Creek Beach during your trip to Shasta?

Brandy Creek Beach
Sacramento Rail Trail which includes cycling and signage as well as an individual male

Sacramento Rail Trail

You can take time to visit Sacramento Rail Trail during your travels to Redding. Check out the charming coffeehouses or lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Sacramento Rail Trail
Sundial Bridge showing a sunset and a bridge

Sundial Bridge

5/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Redding when you take a trip to Sundial Bridge. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its charming coffeehouses.

Sundial Bridge
Turtle Bay Exploration Park featuring interior views

Turtle Bay Exploration Park

4/5(1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Turtle Bay Exploration Park, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Redding. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its charming coffeehouses.

Turtle Bay Exploration Park
child playing with water in a dry fountain on the urban plaza

Waterworks Park

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Waterworks Park during your trip to Redding. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its charming coffeehouses.

Waterworks Park
Shasta Dam featuring landscape views and a river or creek

Shasta Dam

You can learn about the history of Redding with a stop at Shasta Dam. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming coffeehouses in this family-friendly area.

Shasta Dam

Best Lodging Options Near Whiskeytown Lake

Americana Modern Hotel

Americana Modern Hotel

3 out of 5
1241 Market St Redding CA
Americana Modern Hotel
Oxford Suites Redding

Oxford Suites Redding

3 out of 5
1967 Hilltop Drive Redding CA
Oxford Suites Redding
Comfort Suites Redding - Shasta Lake

Comfort Suites Redding - Shasta Lake

2.5 out of 5
1195 Grand Ave Redding CA
Comfort Suites Redding - Shasta Lake
Red Roof Inn Redding

Red Roof Inn Redding

2 out of 5
2220 Pine St Redding CA
Red Roof Inn Redding
Best Western Plus Hilltop Inn

Best Western Plus Hilltop Inn

2.5 out of 5
2300 Hilltop Drive Redding CA
Best Western Plus Hilltop Inn
Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge

Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge

3.5 out of 5
820 Sundial Bridge Drive Redding CA
Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge
River Retreat Luxury King Studio with Jacuzzi bath, Kitchen, near river.

River Retreat Luxury King Studio with Jacuzzi bath, Kitchen, near river.

Redding CA
River Retreat Luxury King Studio with Jacuzzi bath, Kitchen, near river.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Redding

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Redding

3 out of 5
2180 Hilltop Dr Redding CA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Redding
Best Western Plus Twin View Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Twin View Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1080 Twin View Blvd Redding CA
Best Western Plus Twin View Inn & Suites
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