Whiskeytown Camera (2024)

FAQs

Why is Whiskeytown Lake so clear? ›

Why is Whiskeytown Lake Usually Clean and Clear? Whiskeytown Lake has two separate sources of water: 1) Clear Creek and its tributaries and 2) during the summer, Clear Creek Tunnel, a manmade tunnel that connects Whiskeytown Lake with the Trinity River watershed at Lewiston Lake.

Alcohol is not permitted at Brandy Creek Beach, Oak Bottom Beach, East Beach, and the Whiskey Creek Group Day Use Area Beach. Elsewhere in the park, such as along the shoreline or in your campsite, please drink responsibly and never drink and drive or drink and boat.

The area became known as a source for gold. The Redding Record Searchlight reports miners averaged $50 in gold per day, and in 1851 a 56-ounce gold nugget was found. The first woman arrived in town in 1852, and by 1855, about 1,000 gold miners lived in Whiskeytown.

Construction was finished on Whiskeytown Dam in 1963, submerging much of the original town under the reservoir and prompting the moving or demolition of many structures and even the Whiskeytown Cemetery. When water levels are low enough, the foundation of some original buildings is still visible.

Maximum depth. 264 feet. Recreation at Whiskeytown is administered by the Na- tional Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. The National Park System is dedicated to conserving the great natural, historical, and recreational heritage of the United States for the benefit and enjoyment of all the people.

Most visitors to Whiskeytown come for its cool, clear waters. Swimming, wading, and scuba diving takes place along the shorelines or at one of the parks designated beaches.

The clear waters of Whiskeytown support a variety of game fish that can be successfully caught from a boat or from the lake and stream shoreline. Brown trout are dark brown or olive on back, golden brown on sides, white/yellow on belly.

Popular activities at Oak Bottom include swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. the marina. Jet skis and similar brands of personal watercraft are banned on Whiskeytown Lake.

They disbanded in 2000 with Adams leaving to pursue his solo career. Whiskeytown gradually expanded its sound outside the confines of alternative country while still maintaining its alternative roots.

Black bears, coyotes, mountain lions, and fox can all be found in the park along with numerous rodents, rabbits, and insectivores.

How did Whiskeytown get its name? ›

While hauling supplies back to his mine, the pack on his mule's back broke loose and a whiskey barrel tumbled down the hillside, breaking on rocks below and spilling its contents into a creek. From this christening came the name Whiskey Creek, and the small settlement next to the creek became known as Whiskeytown.

All Park Hours

The park is open year-round, 24 hours a day.

Oak Bottom Campground is the only campground located on the shores of Whiskeytown Lake. The campground is operated by a concessioner and is open year-round.

Camping fees at Banning State Park in Minnesota vary depending on the type of campsite and the time of year. During the peak season (April to October), a standard campsite costs around $23-$25 per night, while a group campsite can cost up to $90 per night.

Of all the lakes across California, it is the state's most famous that is also the cleanest. Lake Tahoe, which straddles the Northern California-Nevada border, is one of the cleanest lakes in the US, and the absolutely cleanest lake in California.

During the summer months, the sun warms the surface layer, creating a thermal barrier that prevents the water from mixing. This process is known as thermal stratification. As a result, the surface layer remains clear, while the bottom layer is rich in nutrients and supports a diverse ecosystem.

Clear – Air – of Clear Lake

Many newspaper articles and local legends state that Clear Lake was named after the air quality of the valley in which its basin is formed, and not given to the Lake to describe its water quality.