Shasta County Day Trips Attractions Points of Interest

Shasta County Day Trips

Shasta County is located in Northern California and boasts several noteworthy attractions, such as Lassen Volcanic National Park, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Whiskeytown Lake, and Shasta Lake. Visitors can indulge in various outdoor activities, including house boating on Lake Shasta and freshwater fishing.

History buffs can enjoy exploring the county’s museums, while wine enthusiasts can tour inviting wineries. With numerous state parks and hidden gems, Shasta County is the perfect destination for a day trip or a more extended vacation.

McArthur-Burney Falls

McArthur-Burney Falls State Park is the second oldest park system in the California state park. The park’s major attraction is the 129-foot Burney Falls, fed by Burney Creek and considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the United States.

Lake Shasta

If you’re planning to stay on a houseboat at Lake Shasta, one of the top house boating destinations on the west coast, making reservations ahead of time is essential. You can rent a houseboat in three Marinas: Bridge Bay, Jones Valley, and Silverthorn. Lake Shasta is an ideal spot for a summer vacation, a weekend getaway, or a day trip.

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Whiskeytown is centered around a lovely large lake covering more than 3,000 acres. The lake was created following the completion of the Whiskeytown Dam in 1963. Whiskeytown attracts more and more guests every year. Be sure and beat the crowds by making your way here sooner rather than later.

Turtle Bay Exploration Park Redding

The park occupies over three hundred acres on the Sacramento River in Redding, California. One of the highlights of the park is the sundial bridge. The bridge is designed by the world-famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and incorporates steel, granite, and glass. Walking over the bridge, you feel almost as if you are floating as you cross and over the Sacramento River.

 

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Despite its menacing past, Lassen Peak remains one of the most accessible volcanoes in the Cascades, and thousands of mountaineers each year trek to its nearly 11,000-foot summit. While the over 300 active geothermal mud pots and steam vents provide an exciting look into the violent past of one of the most active volcanic regions in the southern Cascades.

Castle Crags State Park

Castle Crags State Park is a popular destination for visitors who love outdoor activities like camping, hiking, fishing, and exploring nature. The park is located south of Mount Shasta, just 6 miles from Dunsmuir and only 21 miles north of Shasta Lake. It is one of the most visited attractions in Shasta County and is open all year round.

Shasta State Historic Park

Six miles west of Redding, Old Shasta City was once a bustling gold rush town. Today the remains of many of the town’s brick buildings still stand. The old courthouse is now a museum. There are several rooms with historical photos and artifacts from the gold rush days of Shasta City. The park is located six miles west of Redding along Highway 299.

Lake Shasta Caverns

The Lake Shasta Caverns are a series of caves close to the McCloud arm of Shasta Lake in California. They were previously known as Chalk Cave and Baird Cave, named in honor of Spencer Fullerton Baird. If you would like to learn more, please feel free to ask. Visit the Caverns website.

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