Whiskeytown Cam (2024)

FAQs

Why is Whiskeytown Lake so clear? ›

Why is Whiskeytown Lake Usually Clean and Clear? Whiskeytown Lake has two separate sources of water: 1) Clear Creek and its tributaries and 2) during the summer, Clear Creek Tunnel, a manmade tunnel that connects Whiskeytown Lake with the Trinity River watershed at Lewiston Lake.

Sleeping in vehicles is not allowed in the tent area. The RV campground contains 22 sites and is located in the large parking area near the launch ramp. The campground is on the asphalt and has no shade. The sites do not have tables, hookups, or fire grates.

Sailing, canoeing, water skiing and kayaking are all popular boating activities on Whiskeytown. All federal and state boating regulations apply at Whiskeytown. Observe all restricted boating areas. Personal watercrafts (PWC) such as jet skis are PROHIBITED on Whiskeytown Lake.

Redding's lakes and rivers aren't just good for boating. Freshwater flowing throughout the region also welcomes swimmers looking to cool off from the sun. Lay out a blanket on a sandy beach at Whiskeytown Lake before floating in its waters.

Whiskeytown Lake: 264 feet

Its deepest point is near the dam, which plummets 264 feet to the bottom, Whiskeytown Superintendent Josh Hoines said. The top of an average 20-story building (250-260 feet) would vanish below its surface; the Taj Mahal would sit 24 feet below its surface.

The Glory Hole is an overflow drain designed to keep the lake level from rising so high that it spills over the top of the nearby dam. Water going through the Glory Hole is routed under the Clair A.

Currently, the water temperature stands at 59º Fahrenheit.

Open: The restrooms outside the Visitor Center are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Visitor Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. An entrance pass is required to recreate at Whiskeytown. Passes are available at the Visitor Center or online at Recreation.gov.

How much does it cost to camp at Hurkey Creek? ›

Park Fees. Camping: $30-35 per night (Includes 6 people, 2 vehicles). $6 per additional vehicle. Group Camping: $280 per night (Minimum of 40 guests, paid in advance).

Boaters on Whiskeytown Lake. The lake offers boating, waterskiing, sailing, kayaking and canoeing. With 36 miles of shoreline and a full pool in the summer the reservoir provides excellent water recreation in a beautiful mountain setting.

Cleaner technology direct-injection two-stroke marine engines, manufactured since 1999, can be used on all waterways in California, except for some waterways that have generic prohibitions, such as banning all motorboats or all personal watercraft. We hope this clears up any confusion about this subject.

Whiskeytown Lake generally has very good water quality and a major reason for this is because all the water flowing into the lake comes from rural, mountainous, forested landscapes (although burned to a crisp).

Of all the lakes across California, it is the state's most famous that is also the cleanest. Lake Tahoe, which straddles the Northern California-Nevada border, is one of the cleanest lakes in the US, and the absolutely cleanest lake in California.

I would say it's almost clearer than some tropical waters because the mountain runoff is so clean and pure.” Clear Lake was originally formed about 3,000 years ago when Sand Mountain erupted, blocking the flow of the McKenzie River, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Whiskeytown, originally called Whiskey Creek Diggings, was founded in 1849 and named in reference to a whiskey barrel rolling off a citizen's pack mule; it may also refer to miners drinking a barrel per day. The reservoir is connected to the Central Valley Project in the northwestern region of the Central Valley.