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Swimming at Whiskeytown Lake
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown Lake is a fantastic location to enjoy a refreshing swim on a hot day. This lake has about 37 miles of shoreline. During the summer months surface water temperatures can reach nearly 80°F. There are three main swim beaches with amenities, Brandy Creek Beach, Oak Bottom Beach and East Beach. All three of these locations have the water roped off and closed to boating. This makes them great and safe for all ages.
Ranger recommendation: Find your own secluded spot to take a swim! My favorite trail to take for a secluded swim is the Davis Gulch Trail. The Trail mostly follows the lakeshore and has numerous opportunities for you to access the lake away from the more crowded beach areas. The Davis Gulch trail has two trailheads; one near the dam and one at Brandy Creek Beach. Start from either location and the trail will take you by secluded coves and areas of the lakeshore where you can find the perfect place for a swim.
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Fees
No additional fee; entrance pass required.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
The trails that follow the lakeshore and East Beach are not accessible. Oak Bottom and Brandy Creek Beaches are not accessible, the picnic areas that are adjacent to these beaches each have paved access to an accessible picnic site. The restrooms at Brandy Creek Beach and Oak Bottom Beach are accessible. Service animals are allowed on all beaches.
Pets
No — Pets are not allowed on the beaches, however leashed pets are allowed on trails that provide lake access as well as on the lake shore at various pullouts around the lake.
Reservations
No
Age Info
All ages who enjoy swimming