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Whiskeytown National Recreational Area
Current Road, Trail, 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.

Roads
Park roads that are still closed:

Beaches, Picnic Areas & Campgrounds:

  • All campgrounds and day use areas are open to the public for use.

Trails
Due to the 2008 fires Kanaka Peak Loop Trail is closed until further notice. A major rehabilitation project is planned to restore the trail over the next year or so.

All other park trails are open.

California flag with a grizzly bear on it.  

Did You Know?
Although California's state flag has a grizzly bear on it, no grizzlies live in California anymore. The last known grizzly in the state was shot in 1922 just outside what is now Kings Canyon National Park. The remaining bears are all black bears -- no matter what color they are.

Last Updated: September 18, 2009 at 16:58 EST