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Adventures…Are About Fun!

Welcome to magnificent, magical Shasta…one of the most beautiful settings in the world.  There is a thrilling variety of activities, an ideal variation of terrains in a friendly atmosphere.  Simply put-there is something for everyone!

*Water Recreation

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

 A beautiful lake without large crowds.

Located minutes from downtown Redding. Whiskeytown Lake, provides 36 miles of shoreline and is excellent for most water-related activities, including boating, free swimming areas, scuba diving, water skiing, boating fishing and horse camping. Other popular activities include kayaking, canoeing sailing and windsurfing. Ranger guided programs are offered during the summer months..

Directions: From Interstate 5, take the Highway 44 West exit toward Downtown Redding and Eureka. From Downtown Redding, follow Highway 299 west toward Eureka for approximately 8 miles to reach the Visitor Center. For more info, visit the Whiskeytown Visitors Web Site.

Shasta Lake

The largest body of water in California.

Famous for houseboating, water skiing, jet skiing, tubing…and located just minutes from Chamberlain Cottage and Churn Creek Estate. Camping, hiking, hunting and mountain biking opportunities abound.  While Shasta Lake may look like several lakes at first glance, it is actually one big lake with 370 miles ofshoreline. Shasta Lake has anexcellent visitors center located on Mountain Gate exit off of Highway 5 where you can pick up maps, brochures and general information about the lake. You can contact the Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center by calling (530) 275-1589, (530) 242-5526 (TDD) or by visiting the Shasta Lake Visitor

*Boat and Jet Ski Rentals On Lake Shasta

Shasta Lake has become a favorite getaway for thousands of vacationers throughout the west. Enjoy houseboating at Shasta Lake. Shasta Lake Houseboats and ski boats can be rented at all of the 11 marinas surrounding the lake.

Shasta Lake has floating convenience stores and outhouses so there's no need to go ashore once aboard your houseboat. There is ample space for you to drop anchor to enjoy the warm water and get away from it all..Some of the favorites coves on the lake are Baily and Allie Coves Point.

Watersking is popular at Lake Shasta and you can also rent ski boats and jet skis at most all of the Marinas. Some of the Marinas also offer water ski lessons. Click on any of the links below to get more information about Shasta Lake Houseboats and Ski Boats.

 *Parks

Shasta State Historic Park

A great way to spend an afternoon enjoying western history.   Located just 6 miles from Redding w. on SR 299. A gold-rush relic of days gone by when Shasta was a robust gold mining town of 2500. Today there is a museum that contains historical exhibits including the Boggs Collection of 100 years of California Art.   Take a modest walk on flat terrain through an awesome valley to see interesting unrestored buildings still stand as reminders of Shasta's mining days.  Great horseback riding too!

Castle Craigs State Park

One of our favorite State Parks in the Redding area is the Castle Craigs State Park. The park got its name from its magnificent 6,000-feet glacier-polished craigs. The park is located six miles south of Dunsmuir right off of I-5 and is about a 40 minutes drive from Churn Creek Estate and 20 minutes from Chamberlain Cottage. The drive is worth it because you have gotten away from crowds.

The park offers swimming and fishing in the Sacramento River in the summer, hiking in the back country, and a view of Mount Shasta. The 4,350-acre park also features 28 miles of very well groomed hiking trails, which are great for day hikes, including a 2.7 mile access trail to Castle Crags Wilderness, part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The Pacific Crest Trail also passes through the park. You can reach the park directly by telephone 530-235-2684 or 530-225-2065.

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

Another park that's well worth the drive from Redding is Mc-Arthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park. The park is northeast of Redding, 6 miles north of Highway 299 on Highway 89 near the Burney State Park and is about a 45 minutes to drive there from Redding.

Visitors from across the West are attracted to Burney Falls to see the spectacular 129-foot waterfall. You can walk from the park entrance to a rocky overlook which is the main overlook for picture taking. There is also an easy 1 mile loop around the waterfall and back to the park if you just want to see the waterfall. If you want to explore the park in more detail, there are several longer hiking trails. Our favorite is to take the Lake Trail or the Rim Trail to Lake Britton. It's an easy pretty walk and is about 3 miles round trip. Picnicking would be a treat.

Burney Falls is awesome and not to be missed!

Lassen Volcanic National Park

The snow covered peaks of the Lassen Volcano can seen from almost anywhere in Redding and even though they look far away, you can actually reach the park in less than an hours drive. The last eruption began in Spring of 1914 with a spring of relatively small eruptions which finally reached their peak in 1915. This activity continued until about 1921.

Today, Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the most beautiful and interesting park in the county with over 150 miles of trails and a beautiful significant scenic highway which provide access to volcanic wonders including steam vents, mud pots, boiling pools, volcanic peaks, and painted dunes. For more detailed information about the park, you can contact the National Park Web site or call them at (530) 595-4444.

*Mt. Shasta Ski Park

Magnificient Mt. Shasta only minutes frrom the Chamberlain Cottage!  And, you're above road condition check points, so chain up and go... Skiing, snowboarding, a learning center, dining, retail, rentals and cross country.  Night skiing and snowboarding too!  Call for hours of operation and ski conditions 530-926-8610.

*Fishing

Shasta County hosts some of the finest fishing in the United States!  Don’t miss it.  For guided trips or information about fishing call The Fly Shop at 4140 Churn Creek Rd, Redding, CA  530-222-3555.

*Bicycling Are you in for a treat!  There are miles of both paved and unpaved bicycle path throughout Shasta County.  The most noted bicycle path is called the Sacramento River Trail that goes all the way to Keswick Dam.  Contact the main office and describe to Lisa where you want to go.  She can direct you to fantastic bicycle riding!           *Horseback Riding This is horseback paradise, especially in winter, spring and fall!  There is a fantastic horse facility on the the Churn Creek Estate.  Bring your horses!            *Golfing  This is a golfers wonderland. Come experience what Shasta County has to offer.