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Whiskeytown National Recreational Area California poppies growing beside Whiskeytown Lake
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Whiskeytown National Recreational Area
Wildflowers
Two clustered lady slippers blooming
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Clustered lady's slipper (Cypripedium fasciculatum)
A diverse array of wildflowers can be seen blooming in Whiskeytown from April to June in the lower elevations around the lake. Higher elevation wildflowers in Coggins Park and on Shasta Bally reach their peak from June to August after the snow melts.



Wildflowers frequently seen along the trails and roads of Whiskeytown include lupines, brodiaeas, iris, poppies, phlox, sunflowers, buttercups, and monkey flowers. Download Whiskeytown's list of common wildflowers (pdf), and see how many you can discover.

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Shasta Bally is the highest point in Whiskeytown at 6199 feet. Snow can usually still be seen through June.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 MST