Operating Hours & Seasons

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Welcoming You Back to Nature

Following extensive recovery efforts from the 2018 Carr Fire, the majority of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is open and ready for visitors. For the latest updates on specific park areas, please click the links below.

Visitor Center

Open Wednesday-Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Visitor Center is the perfect starting point for your visit. Here, you can:

• Get detailed park information
• Purchase your entrance pass
• Explore exhibits on Whiskeytown’s history and development
• Inquire about gold panning opportunities
• Buy books, maps, and postcards at the bookstore, operated by the Western National Parks Association

Location & Contact Information

Address:

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Visitor Center
Highway 299 & J.F. Kennedy Memorial Drive
P.O. Box 188
Whiskeytown, CA 96095

Phone:

[phone]

Visitor Center Hours:

• Open Wednesday-Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• For updates, please check Visitor Center Information
• Park Headquarters business offices: Open weekdays, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Park Access

Reopened areas of Whiskeytown are accessible year-round, 24 hours a day.

Additional Information

• Current Road Conditions
• Current Trail Conditions