Facility · California ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
Located 17 miles from Weaverville, north on Hwy 3. The boat ramp is useable until the water reaches 46 feet drawdown and has a courtesy dock. There is an accessible flush restroom at the swim beach/picnic area and a drinking fountain.
40.85706, -122.81204 · 40°51'25.4"N 122°48'43.4"W
Typically 96°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 50 | 56 | 62 | 68 | 77 | 87 | 96 | 94 | 89 | 76 | 58 | 48 |
| Low °F | 33 | 33 | 35 | 38 | 44 | 49 | 54 | 52 | 46 | 39 | 36 | 32 |
| Precip in | 6.0 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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