Native Plant Garden

Learn about native plants and the role they play here at Whiskeytown while helping clear the garden or weeds and foster an environment for new growth!  

Whiskeytown Feature - Enjoy Exceptional Living KKRN 88.5 FM Radio

Tune in at 11 a.m. for a radio interview with Josh Hoines and Acting Superintendent and Administrative Officer Laura Ostmann as they discuss all things Whiskeytown - park history, how to volunteer, how to apply for a job, kayak and paddleboard programs this summer, wate......More

Tune in at 11 a.m. for a radio interview with Josh Hoines and Acting Superintendent and Administrative Officer Laura Ostmann as they discuss all things Whiskeytown - park history, how to volunteer, how to apply for a job, kayak and paddleboard programs this summer, waterfalls, accessibility, and more!

California Gold Rush Program

Join an Interpretive Park Ranger at 10am for a walking tour of Tower House Historic District. Learn about the people who called this small community home, explore different types of mining and then go gold panning. Meet the ranger at the historic district's trailhead of......More

Join an Interpretive Park Ranger at 10am for a walking tour of Tower House Historic District. Learn about the people who called this small community home, explore different types of mining and then go gold panning. Meet the ranger at the historic district's trailhead off of Highway 299

Raise & Sine Kayak Tour (Pre-Registration Required)

Meet the ranger at Oak Bottom Marina at the kayak shed near the amphitheater. Hop on a tandem kayak with a friend and enjoy exploring the islands and quiet coves of Whiskeytown Lake on a ranger-led tour. Whiskeytown Lake is nestled among the hills and valleys of the Kla......More

Meet the ranger at Oak Bottom Marina at the kayak shed near the amphitheater. Hop on a tandem kayak with a friend and enjoy exploring the islands and quiet coves of Whiskeytown Lake on a ranger-led tour. Whiskeytown Lake is nestled among the hills and valleys of the Klamath Mountains in northern California.The Lake features a 36-mile shoreline and a surface area of 3,200 acres. The reservoir remains full in summer, providing exceptional water recreation in a beautiful mountain setting. Heavy winter rains, long dry summers, and frequent wildfires create diverse habitats, from old-growth forests to oak woodlands and chaparral. Over 1,100 plant and animal species live here, including gray pine, blue oak, black bear and rainbow trout. 

Paddleboard Adventure

Designed for visitors with little or no previous experience on a paddleboard, a ranger will teach the basics to help you gain confidence with this popular activity. Children must be 10 years of age or older. Plan on falling in! Lifejackets provided and required tobe wor......More

Designed for visitors with little or no previous experience on a paddleboard, a ranger will teach the basics to help you gain confidence with this popular activity. Children must be 10 years of age or older. Plan on falling in! Lifejackets provided and required tobe worn. Two-hour program.This program meets at Brandy Creek Beach Lot "B", see map.

Raise & Sine Kayak Tour (Pre-Registration Required)

Meet the ranger at Oak Bottom Marina at the kayak shed near the amphitheater. Hop on a tandem kayak with a friend and enjoy exploring the islands and quiet coves of Whiskeytown Lake on a ranger-led tour. Whiskeytown Lake is nestled among the hills and valleys of the Kla......More

Meet the ranger at Oak Bottom Marina at the kayak shed near the amphitheater. Hop on a tandem kayak with a friend and enjoy exploring the islands and quiet coves of Whiskeytown Lake on a ranger-led tour. Whiskeytown Lake is nestled among the hills and valleys of the Klamath Mountains in northern California.The Lake features a 36-mile shoreline and a surface area of 3,200 acres. The reservoir remains full in summer, providing exceptional water recreation in a beautiful mountain setting. Heavy winter rains, long dry summers, and frequent wildfires create diverse habitats, from old-growth forests to oak woodlands and chaparral. Over 1,100 plant and animal species live here, including gray pine, blue oak, black bear and rainbow trout. 

Junior Ranger

Calling all kids and families - learn about wildlife, plants, and/or history of the park through interactive activities with a ranger at Oak Bottom Amphitheater. At the end of the program, children will receive a Whiskeytown Junior Ranger patch!

Junior Firefighters

Children and families will head inside the Whiskeytown Fire Station to learn all about the park’s fire management program through interactive activities. Unravel a fire hose, dress up in firefighter gear, and more during this 45-minute program at Oak Bottom Fire Station......More

Children and families will head inside the Whiskeytown Fire Station to learn all about the park’s fire management program through interactive activities. Unravel a fire hose, dress up in firefighter gear, and more during this 45-minute program at Oak Bottom Fire Station. Children will receive a Whiskeytown Junior Firefighter patch!

Paddleboard Adventure

Designed for visitors with little or no previous experience on a paddleboard, a ranger will teach the basics to help you gain confidence with this popular activity. Children must be 10 years of age or older. Plan on falling in! Lifejackets provided and required tobe wor......More

Designed for visitors with little or no previous experience on a paddleboard, a ranger will teach the basics to help you gain confidence with this popular activity. Children must be 10 years of age or older. Plan on falling in! Lifejackets provided and required tobe worn. Two-hour program.This program meets at Brandy Creek Beach Lot "B", see map.

Raise & Sine Kayak Tour (Pre-Registration Required)

Meet the ranger at Oak Bottom Marina at the kayak shed near the amphitheater. Hop on a tandem kayak with a friend and enjoy exploring the islands and quiet coves of Whiskeytown Lake on a ranger-led tour. Whiskeytown Lake is nestled among the hills and valleys of the Kla......More

Meet the ranger at Oak Bottom Marina at the kayak shed near the amphitheater. Hop on a tandem kayak with a friend and enjoy exploring the islands and quiet coves of Whiskeytown Lake on a ranger-led tour. Whiskeytown Lake is nestled among the hills and valleys of the Klamath Mountains in northern California.The Lake features a 36-mile shoreline and a surface area of 3,200 acres. The reservoir remains full in summer, providing exceptional water recreation in a beautiful mountain setting. Heavy winter rains, long dry summers, and frequent wildfires create diverse habitats, from old-growth forests to oak woodlands and chaparral. Over 1,100 plant and animal species live here, including gray pine, blue oak, black bear and rainbow trout. 

Paddleboard Adventure

Designed for visitors with little or no previous experience on a paddleboard, a ranger will teach the basics to help you gain confidence with this popular activity. Children must be 10 years of age or older. Plan on falling in! Lifejackets provided and required tobe wor......More

Designed for visitors with little or no previous experience on a paddleboard, a ranger will teach the basics to help you gain confidence with this popular activity. Children must be 10 years of age or older. Plan on falling in! Lifejackets provided and required tobe worn. Two-hour program.This program meets at Brandy Creek Beach Lot "B", see map.