My kids and I moved to Redding almost a year ago, and I love exploring and seeing new things Shasta…read morehas to offer. This trail I got to go on with my friend for the first time. We noticed a lot of bikers right away, which was neat to see other people and that it wasn't too secluded. I took my son in the stroller, and I would say it was not stroller friendly. There is a ton of rocks, sticks, branches, tree trunks and root systems all over the actual trail you walk on, which were beautiful to look at- but not as enjoyable to steer around.

Fun little trail that connects to several others, mostly flat not too much elevation gain or loss,…read moreyou can get into a pretty good flow on a mountain bike, be mindful of people walking. Everytime I'm there I typically come across someone with a dog, so just a heads up.

A beautiful lake and surrounding area. Very clean and green. Boat docks and fishing I suppose are…read morehighlights. I visited while driving through on a very warm day. I suppose perfect swim weather. Other water sports I'm sure bring in many from afar. Nature lovers and people who like to travel in RVs or travel trailers I think would love this place. Probably few better places for camping. Due to the shape of the lake there is lots of shore and very few people using it. I think its an underrated lake but I still prefer Lake Tahoe - and at about the same distance for me from home I probably would never come to this lake as a destination. There is something about the trees or the air in Lake Tahoe that lures me in more like a fly to a bug zapper... and I'm not alone - its popularity is shown by the packed beaches. I can compare this place only to Lake Tahoe and another thing that I love about LT is how it (or at least South Lake Tahoe) is the perfect marriage of nature and city. There are bars and steak houses and music venues and other thing you could imagine that a decent city has. Mount Shasta seems to just be nature. If your driving long distances I think its worth a stop. Take an hour. Stretch your legs - get in your 10,000 steps even when you are on the road.

I love Shasta Lake! It mostly lends itself to accessing the water by boat but there are a few spots…read morewhere you can drive your car to the beach and swim. I have enjoyed renting a party cruiser boat with my family and just the same parking at the beach and swimming or floating on our rafts.

THE PARK. Fawndale Oaks RV Park is a lovely country park, up against mountains to the south and…read moreeast, nestled in a valley of gorgeous trees at the end of Fawndale Road. If you want to be removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet not too far removed, this is the park for you--residing about 10 miles north of Redding off the 5 Freeway. Adding to the feel of country are deer, wild turkeys, foxes, peacocks and pea hens, owls, other birds, and more. Today I saw a herd of wild turkeys coming into the park to munch on leaves and such and a lovely young buck meandering down a park road. The other day looking out a window in my trailer, I delighted in watching 2 does, each with 2 fawns, and a buck quietly passing the evening as they munched on a meal of greens. In addition to the wildlife, there are friendly pets in the park, like dogs and cats. A frequent, gentle, evening breeze coming from the southeast cools the park in warmer weather, which can be 5+ degrees cooler than the lower city of Redding. SURROUNDING ACTIVITIES. A quick jaunt up the 5 freeway takes you to Lake Shasta offering many Wonderland activities--like boating, fishing, water-skiing, swimming, tubing, wakeboarding, camping, hiking, hunting, and mountain biking. In addition to the lake area, Redding and the nearby City of Shasta Lake offer a variety of fun, interesting activities throughout the year. There is much to do, or you can just enjoy a quiet stay in the park. PARK MANAGEMENT. I value management that operates in exceptional professionalism, integrity and commitment to their customers--I have found that very true of the park managers, Shannon and Cary. They excel at setting up their park guests for success. I had no experience living in a camper trailer before coming to Fawndale Oaks RV Park. From before I arrived at their park to my being a month-to-month guest, they have provided me with the information and set up and ongoing support I needed to succeed at camper living. They also foster a community of respect and thoughtful living among the guests in their park and provide park security that gives one a feeling of safety in both the days and nights. AN ENJOYABLE STAY. Whether you are passing through Redding, visiting for a short time, or need a month-to-month place for your RV or camper trailer, you (adults and children alike) will enjoy the country-living atmosphere and friendly community of Fawndale Oaks RV Park. If you are an outdoor type, this rustic, country park is for you. I see people picnicking outside their trailers in the cool of the evening under the trees as I smell the barbeques making delightful food for them to enjoy. I see people walking down the park roads soaking in the country ambience and shade of the trees. A full-service park with some pull-through spaces and spaces surrounded by trees, you, I know, will enjoy your stay at this park. Shannon and Cary, two of the most delightful people, will welcome you.

Called these folks at nine pm on a Saturday night for a spot for the evening. Cheery lady on the…read morevoice mail stated the prices and sizes of spots available. We headed over. At 9:15 we grabbed one of the several unoccupied spots, at 9:16 we were greeted by a cranky little fella that asked where we were headed. I replied here for the night . He told me "no your not, get out" . Keep in mind several campgrounds in the area are starting to look like meth villages with crappy rigs that the next time they will be moving they will be crushed in a dumpster. This one looked just above that level. We wound up at Boulder Creek right down the road with a nice tree lined spot, neighbors with nice rigs and 50 amp service. If a nice quiet place with no crabby older gentleman is on your bucket list, avoid Fawndale Oaks. I'm posting an image of our rig as I doubt the overall appearance had any thing to do with Fawndale's attitude

Oak bottom has to be one of the best places to take the kids too on Whiskeytown Lake. Has lots of…read moreparking, boat docks/ramps. Has a big campground right on the lake with ample spaces Big beach to play in and catch some sun rays!!!

Rented an 18-foot pontoon boat and it was nice, except the fish finder/depth gauge was broken. They…read morealso charge a $39 damage waiver that you can't decline. And the rental waiver was a mile long and impossible to read. Way too much legal stuff for a boat rental.

Built in the beginning of the California Gold Rush…read more The history behind the Tower House District is interesting but there's not much to see here except for the Camden House. The Tower House and this district area is historic but the building is no longer there. It was destroyed by fire in 1919. The hotel once stood where Highway 299 is now just up the slope from where an interpretive sign is erected. Tower House Historic District at Whiskeytown is named for Levi Tower, local businessman and a Shasta County politician. The hotel was a popular stopping place and social center, supposedly well known for its excellent accommodations and lavish menus. The area includes his sister Camden's house built in 1852 and is still standing there until now. Not sure if there are tours offered here. We didn't get too close to the house as there was a security camera installed. Nearby is another structure. Not sure what it was used for but it was off limits with a barrier around it, there we saw apple trees with tags of name/species of the fruit tree written inside a plastic covering tied to the tree. The grounds once contained 1,000 trees of apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, nectarines, etc. I mean, Levi Tower's orchard was the largest north of Marysville. Unfortunately, during the Carr Fire in 2018, the majority of the fruit trees burned and just approximately 30 remained. We found the trees with tags on them as we strolled around the area. If visiting in October, guests of the Tower House Historic District were welcomed to pick and taste an apple from the 170-year old tree. Before reaching the Camden House we crossed a wooden footbridge over Clear Creek. There was once a covered bridge built across the creek in the 1860's, and it's unclear when the covered bridge was destroyed, but the original stone piers remain intact and support a footbridge across the creek. Interesting that this was a toll bridge back in the day. 10-cents to walk across, 25-cents to ride over in horseback, and $1.25 to cross by wagon. Review #1911

It's an old historical area in Whiskeytown Lake National Recreation Area. Here, you will find the…read moreCamden house, what used to be a 21 room hotel. I'm not sure if they give tours, but it was closed when we went. Looking in the windows, you see old furniture and a home that needs some serious fixing up. Some of the windows are boarded up and covered... it was a bit creepy. I walked around exploring, but I kept thinking something was going to pop out, lol. Too many horror movies. Good thing it was daytime. This area is also the site of the old toll bridge that many gold miners had to pay to cross. Now, you can cross it for free. It is a very short bridge. There are also lots of apple trees around the home. I don't know if you are allowed to pick them when there is fruit, but there are so many different varieties of apples and on each tree, there is a laminated paper that tells you about each type of apple. There's also hiking trails around the back. There's also a private residence on here! Kind of weird, but the house has been around since the early 1900's and I'm guessing that the owners never were willing to turn over ownership to the government, so it remains a private residence. It was interesting to see the history behind this place. There is so much history about the gold rush era. It's cool to see, but I don't know if it's something I could want to keep coming back to see.

I've been coming to Antlers Resort & Marina since I was a kid (I'm 40 now). It had been probably 25…read moreyears since I had last been there. My family always got the same site (A-51) so for nostalgia I had to book that site as well. I could have sworn when I was a kid there were wooden bear boxes, but they no longer exist (odd because I remember seeing a bear as a kid, and the grounds crew guy also mentioned bears coming through the camp ground) but that was no problem for us since we have a truck camper and keep all items locked inside. Our fire pit was a little run down, it was an old square brick type, and the bricks were crumbling off.. a little bit of mortar and a few replacement bricks and it would be perfect though. The pool area was just as I remembered from being a kid. The snack bar was great (yay for huge ice creams). The bathroom on the tent side of the grounds could definitely use some attention, one stall door has issues closing, the shower leaks into the toilet area during high usage, and one of the toilet paper dispensers won't remain secured on the wall. We had a good over all experience. The kids (6&9) loved playing in the pool and at the playground all day. We definitely plan to come back. Hopefully a few maintenance fixes for the bathroom areas happen, but all in all it was awesome to relive some of my childhood with my own kids.

Best campgrounds we've stayed at…read more Used the tent sites, & all of their tent sites were nice. Nearby restrooms 3 bathroom stalls & 3 shower stalls. There's even a laundry room. Fire pits were good too. The tent sites were SPACIOUS too I mean for my party of 6, we had 3 large tents with space & 2 trucks parked out of the way. Our site even had 2 benches. The shade provided by the trees was great, because as hot as it was, when we were present at our site we enjoyed relaxing underneath the shade. Front office staff were all very nice Saydra, Ricky & Whitney. All friendly, helpful & knowledgeable. There's also a campground store & grill. Grill food was fresh & bomb. Store part was great they carried a variety of things; ice, sunblock, water toys, camp lights, wagon, & so much more. They even have cute souvenir clothing, shirts, tanks, long sleeves, sweaters, hoodies, sun hats, sunglasses. The deck has great benches with umbrellas for shade with a great view of the lake. There's corn hole just have to ask for the bean bags. Mondays there's bingo. There's a pool 5ft. deep you have to leave a $20 deposit for the key at the front desk. Wood is cheaper here than at the Chevron. Campgrounds FAVE was the frosty (ice cream) Every morning when I went to use the bathroom, I witnessed staff cleaning the restrooms. So HUGE thank you to them for that. They even empty the trash bins throughout the day, through out the day you can catch someone on the golf cart roaming the campgrounds to make sure everything & everyone is good. There was always hot water, & cold water when needed. In the middle of the campgrounds there's a FUN playground with swings for the kids. There's even a basketball court & volleyball court too. This campgrounds is located in a great area too. Walking distance to the Antlers Marina(dock), short drive to a bunch of great swimming spots. A bit pricier than a few spots that we've stayed at but this campgrounds is WORTH IT! Definitely going to return, alsooooo upon checking out when I was at the office to double check if I needed to do anything else there was a long line in front of me of campers planning on returning too, booking their dates for 2024!!

This is one of the cleanest, nicest public spaces on the planet. The public bathrooms were…read moreimmaculate. The parking lot and boat ramp are beautiful. And the view can't be beat. Also several picnic tables with a beautiful view of the lake.

My dad has been taking me on trips to Shasta every year for as long as I can remember and jones…read morevalley has always taken amazing care of us. We always bring a big show with 7 jet skis, 3 boats, 2 attatchable docks, and a huge stereo system that only jones valley has been able to support. They are always there helping us unload our massive amounts of food and luggage and delivering excellent hospitality and customer service. Keith, paula and Kerri are especially helpful and never fail to make us smile!​ next time you are coming to shasta I definitely recommend jones valley also home of THE LARGEST BOAT ON THE LAKE!!

What an experience! The Jones Valley Resort Staff was…read moreamazing from start to finish. The morning started with someone loading up our gear from the paring lot and loaded it onto the boat for us, then a guy driving side-by-side shuttled our party down to the boat. The water has receded, the walk would have taken us a while and it was already hot. The boat was clean (bathroom and BBQ included) everything worked without any issues! Thank goodness the boat had plenty of shade cuz the day was HOT. I can't wait to rent another boat from Jones Valley Resort again. Thank you for a great day.