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Oak Bottom Marina provides convenient access to Whiskeytown Lake for kayakers, canoeists, and small powerboats. The large parking lot can accommodate vehicles with boat trailers, and the launch area features two boarding floats and a carry-down walkway for easy loading and unloading. Nearby amenities include a fish cleaning station and accessible restrooms.
Whiskeytown Lake is a popular destination for water recreation, offering over 36 miles of shoreline and depths up to 200 feet. The lake's calm, protected waters make it well-suited for paddling, with opportunities to explore coves, inlets, and surrounding forests. Oak Bottom Marina serves as a gateway to the lake's scenic beauty and diverse wildlife.
For campers, several reservable campgrounds are located within 10 miles of the launch site, providing options for overnight stays. Nearby trails, including the Eastside Keswick Trails and Sacramento River Rail Trail, offer additional recreation possibilities for visitors to the area.
Nearby Campgrounds(6 within 10 miles)
DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)
On-siteReservable
PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
On-siteReservable
SHEEP CAMP PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
On-siteReservable
CRYSTAL CREEK PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
On-siteReservable
BRANDY CREEK PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
On-siteReservable
HORSE CAMP PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
On-siteReservable
Nearby Recreation Areas
Eastside Keswick TrailsLocated within
Sacramento River Rail Trail Located within
Shasta National Rec. AreaLocated within
Chappie/Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation AreaLocated within