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Caution

• Goats to be Used to Manage Vegetation and Fuels at Tower House Historic District

  Alert 1 , Severity ,caution ,, Goats to be Used to Manage Vegetation and Fuels at Tower House Historic District Goats will be used to help manage and reduce vegetation which is critical for maintaining defensive space around the historic structures. Do not approach the goats or enter their enclosure, as guardian dogs are used to protect the goats from predators.

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Status of Campgrounds

Campgrounds are subject to closure due to a variety of reasons. Click here to see the current status of Whiskeytown campgrounds.

Status of Trails

Trails are generally open year-round, but occasionally may be closed due to maintenance, hazards, and weather. Click here to see the current status of trails.

Status of Picnic Areas

Picnic areas, with the exception of the Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area, are generally open year-round. Click here to see the current status and see what ammenities are available at the picnic areas in Whiskeytown.

Status of Roads Within Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Roads at Whiskeytown are subject to closure due to special events, maintenance, weather conditions, and fires. See below for current status and conditions.

 

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Road	Status	Details
Highway 299	Open	* The highway is suitable for any type of passenger vehicle, motorcycle, RVs and trailers.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive	Open	* The paved road is suitable for any type of passenger vehicle, motorcycle, RVs and trailers.
Whiskey Creek Road	Open	* The paved road is suitable for any type of passenger vehicle, motorcycle, RVs and trailers. * Whiskey Creek Road is a county-maintained road.
Paige Bar Road	Open	* The paved road is suitable for for any type of passenger vehicle, motorcycle, RVs and trailers.
Crystal Creek Road	Open ** Closed above James K. Carr/Whiskeytown Falls parking lot	* The paved road from Highway 299 to the James K. Carr Trail (Whiskeytown Falls) parking lot is suitable for any type of passenger vehicle and motorcycle. RVs and trailers are not advised. * The unpaved/dirt road from the James K. Carr parking lot to Coggins Park is recommended for 4-Wheel Drive vehicles only. ** Closed above James K. Carr/Whiskeytown Falls parking lot due to winter weather issues.
South Shore Drive	Open **	* The unpaved/dirt road is suitable for most types of passenger vehicles and motorcycles. Low-clearance vehicles not recommeneded. ** Subject to closure due to winter weather.
Brandy Creek Road	Open **	* The unpaved/gravel/dirt road is suitable for any type of passenger vehicle and motorcycle. ** Subject to intermittent closures due to weather and road maintenance.
Mill Creek Road	Open **	* The unpaved/dirt road is suitable for 4-Wheel Drive vehicles only. ** Subject to intermittent closures due to weather and road maintenance.
Shasta Bally Road	Open **	* The unpaved/dirt road is for 4-Wheel Drive vehicles only. ** Subject to intermittent closures due to weather and road maintenance.
Peltier Valley Road	Closed **	* The unpaved/dirt road is suitable for most types of passenger vehicles and motorcycles. Low-clearance vehicles not recommened. ** Closed due to winter weather issues.
Mule Town Road	Open	* The unpaved/dirt road is recommended for 4-Wheel Drive vehicles only. * Mule Town Road is a county-maintained road.