Phased Reopening
The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. Based on guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, access to the park is as follows:
Open:
The Visitors Center is open on a limited schedule: open Thursday through Sunday from 10am to 2pm, closed Monday through Wednesday. The restrooms at the Visitors Center are open seven days a week from 9am to 9pm.
Many trails are currently open (Follow the link for the most current information)
Most Roads and Boat launches are open (Follow the link for the most current information)
Most campgrounds are open (Follow the link for the most current information)
- Beginning July 1, 2020 Peltier Bridge, Horse Camp and Brandy Creek RV Campgrounds will reopen at 50% capacity.
- All campground reservations and payment of fees must be done online at Recreation.gov. The Visitors Center no longer handles payment of camping fees.
- Dry Creek Group camping area is temporarily open as a day use area for picnicking and lake access from 9am to 8pm.
Most Picnic Areas and beaches are open (Follow the link for the most current information)
When recreating, please follow State and local area health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, and avoid crowding and high-risk outdoor activities.
The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.
Roads & Boat Launches
Facilities, roads, and trails in the park are occasionally subject to closure due to special events, maintenance, weather conditions, or fires.
Due to the Carr Fire of 2018, some areas remain closed to protect visitors and park staff. See below for updates on current conditions.
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Road
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Status
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Details
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Highway 299
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Open
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The highway is suitable for any type of passenger vehicle, motorcycle, and trailers.
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South Fork Mountain Road
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Closed to Vehicles
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Closed to vehicles except telecom site users and private property owners.
Open for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
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John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Open
(Subject to winter weather related closures)
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The road is suitable for any type of passenger vehicle, motorcycle, and trailers. Kennedy Memorial Drive may be closed at the dam during winter storms.
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Whiskey Creek Road
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Partially Open
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The road is suitable for any type of passenger vehicle, motorcycle, and trailers. The road is open to the Marina area, but closed at the bridge over Whiskey Creek.
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Paige Bar Road
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Open
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The road is suitable for any type of passenger vehicle, motorcycle, and trailers.
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Crystal Creek Road
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Open to the James K. Carr Trailhead
(Subject to winter weather closures)
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The road is suitable for any type of passenger vehicle, motorcycle, and trailers and is open as far as the parking area for Whiskeytown Falls. Crystal Creek Road may be closed during winter storms.
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South Shore Drive
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Open
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This ten-mile stretch of unpaved road gains 1,594 feet in elevation, and is steep and narrow in places. Drive with caution, obey posted speed limits, and adjust speed according to conditions. Closed until spring.
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Brandy Creek Road
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Closed
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Closed until further notice for public safety due to the Carr Fire.
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Mill Creek Road
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Closed
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Closed at Carr Powerhouse until further notice for public safety due to the Carr Fire.
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Shasta Bally Road
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Closed
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Closed until further notice for public safety due to the Carr Fire.
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Peltier Valley Road
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Open to Peltier Bridge Campground
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Open as far as Peltier Bridge Campground ONLY until further notice for public safety due to the Carr Fire.
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Mule Town Road
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Open
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Only four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for this unpaved dirt road. This is a county- maintained road.
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Brandy Creek Boat Launch
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Open
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Access to this area is subject to weather related closures. Kennedy Memorial Drive may be closed at the dam during winter storms.
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Whiskey Creek Boat Launch
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Open
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Open year round
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Oak Bottom Boat Launch
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Open
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Open (subject to seasonal closure in the winter due to low water level)
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