Whiskeytown Lake

USA / California / French Gulch /
WL 1210 ft (369 m)

Located 8 miles west of Redding, Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area is located at the juncture of the Klamath Mountain range and the northern edge of the Sacramento Valley, making it home to a special collection of animal and plant life. Some of the park’s features are Whiskeytown Lake, Shasta Bally (6,209 ft.) and numerous waterfalls, providing outdoor enthusiasts opportunities for water recreation, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.White House to Whiskeytown
Whiskeytown Lake was formed as part of the Central Valley Water Project, providing water for agriculture and was dedicated by President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Although local creeks such as Brandy Creek flow into the lake, most of the water in Whiskeytown Lake comes from the Trinity River. This water is diverted over the mountains by tunnels and penstocks to the Judge Carr Powerhouse.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskeytown_Lake
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Coordinates:   40°37'33"N   122°34'29"W

Comments

  • Circa 1963-65, I took a teen son to visit a friend who owned property in/around Whiskeytown Lake. I knew the friend through business in San Francisco--but do not remember his name. My son and I had such a great time fishing, hunting,hiking, sightseeing, that he wants to know more about the area.
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