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Whiskeytown National Recreational Area
Current Road, Trail, and Campground Conditions

Since conditions throughout the park can change rapidly and unexpectedly, we recommend you please call the Visitor Center at (530)246-1225 for the most up-to-date information on park conditions.

Road Closures:

Shasta Bally Road:  Closed at Sheep Camp for the winter season.

Crystal Creek Road: The entire gravel portion of the road from the gate just beyond the James K. Carr Trailhead to the road's intersection with County Line Road has been closed for the winter season.

South Fork Mountain Lookout Road: This road is closed in order to control access. Visitors who wish to gain vehicular access can visit Park Headquarters Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to request the combination to the gate. Visitors must bring a photo identification and state their purpose for using the road.

Trail Closures:

Crystal Creek Falls: The Crystal Creek Falls trail will be closed on weekdays only for grading and pavement construction through the month of May. The trail will be open to visitors on weekends. Upon its reopening, the road will be paved and ADA Accessible for people with disabilities.

Campgrounds and Campsites that are closed:

Brandy Creek Primitive Campsites: Both sites are closed for the winter season

Crystal Creek Primitive Campsites: Both sites are closed for the winter season


Beaches & Picnic Areas that are currently closed:

Brandy Creek Beach: Vehicular access is closed at J.f. Kennedy Memorial Drive. Visitors can park in the gravel lot adjacent to the entrance and walk in on the road or the paved trail which starts adjacent to the restroom.

Facilities and Services that are closed or unavailable:

Water services: Water has been shut off at the following locations for the winter season to prevent damage from freezing temperatures:
  1. All water fountains except those at the visitor center and the Oak Bottom Tent Campground.
  2. Brandy Creek RV Campground
  3. Brandy Creek Beach Restrooms in Parking Lot A. The Lot B restroom remains open at the Davis Gulch Trailhead, but the water fountain is shut off.
  4. Fish Cleaning Stations at Oak Bottom Launch and Brandy Creek Marina
  5. Horse Camp spigot
  6. Whiskey Creek Boat Launch
  7. Dry Creek Group Campground

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Last Updated: February 03, 2012 at 16:45 MST