Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park

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This unique park northeast of Redding is accessible only by boat. An island made of old lava flows sits in the midst of Big Lake. The park offers excellent hiking, fishing, (trout and bass), and a breathtaking view of Mount Shasta. The park is surrounded by a network of rivers and lakes and contains an abundance of cold, clear springs. The spring water originates from Tule Lake, 50 miles north, (which was drained by the U.S Bureau of Reclamation to create farmland in the 1920s, raising the question of when the springs will go dry). The State Park boundary is approximate.

Boaters, canoeists and hikers can explore the 6,000-acre parks waterways, pools and lava flows. The park is also an excellent site for wildlife watching.

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