Title: Whiskeytown Lake in Shasta - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Whiskeytown Lake Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Whiskeytown-Lake-Hotels.0-l553248635976196533-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Shasta](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Shasta.d553248635077688956.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Shasta](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Shasta.d553248635077688956.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Whiskeytown Lake Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Whiskeytown-Lake.d553248635976196533.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shasta Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Shasta.d553248635077688956.Destination-Travel-Guides) # 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635077688956/d3d7e587-fef3-4d27-b13d-cdc34de70296.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635077688956/244ae285-f4a0-42a9-a4f4-8a40373640c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976196533/d8ca87de-2d6b-490d-b659-826a9c2d12d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![If you go along the bridge just beyond Paige road park on the right ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635077688956/0097cad0-95c6-4474-8992-c82b5e587a59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Avoid the campground crowd by just parking on the bridge and set up shop...the place is lightly trafficked. In 3 hours I only saw one family and a few boats far offshore.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635077688956/18afd998-341e-4f34-a238-803355448699.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Whiskeytown Lake Activities [Shasta travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Shasta.dx553248635077688956) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Whiskeytown Lake Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Hyland Motel Van Nuys](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2390000/2384500/2384431/3546f5f1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hyland Motel Van Nuys CA $466 per person Jun 3 - Jun 7 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX) 6.8/10 (659 reviews) Its located right in center. our room was clean and motel is renovated. Front desk east indian guy is nice and he helped with everything. Reviewed on Oct 5, 2024 ![SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6120000/6117200/6117111/1ab57535_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills South of Wilshire CA $1,550 per person May 8 - May 15 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTO) to Los Angeles (LAX) 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews) Nice room for the price. Price has gone up recently making it not my next choice. Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 ![Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27240000/27238100/27238098/141813b6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel CA $1,150 per person Jun 5 - Jun 12 found 14 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Hamilton (YHM) to Los Angeles (LAX) 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,770 reviews) Clean. Quiet. Good staff. Spacious room. Plan to drive to any venue or upscale restaurant. Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Beautiful October day at Whiskeytown, just a short drive from Redding. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000463227/103f7c7f-5a49-4ca1-a9ea-27d4cafd5d75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brandy Creek Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Brandy Creek Beach during your trip to Shasta? [](https://expedia.ca/Brandy-Creek-Beach-Shasta.d553248635983993884.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sacramento Rail Trail which includes cycling and signage as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532642009/a4ce95ae-921e-4e14-adfc-09b7141a3347.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sacramento Rail Trail You can take time to visit Sacramento Rail Trail during your travels to Redding. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming coffeehouses in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sacramento-Rail-Trail-Redding.d553248621532642009.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sundial Bridge showing a sunset and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089151/2b2aed45-61f9-4173-973b-c36847c49dba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Sundial-Bridge-Benton-Tract.d6089151.Vacation-Attraction) ![Turtle Bay Exploration Park featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089153/e380ce0d-736f-4b22-a6d9-6d7cfbe0b667.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Turtle-Bay-Exploration-Park-Redding.d6089153.Vacation-Attraction) ![child playing with water in a dry fountain on the urban plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128190/8d16caf2-03b0-4f81-80c1-1cfc84283d6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Waterworks-Park-Redding.d6128190.Vacation-Attraction) ![Shasta Dam featuring landscape views and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128216/ad0e1562-5b71-4af4-8249-5a47f1737e1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shasta Dam You can learn about the history of Redding with a stop at Shasta Dam. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area. 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