National Recreation Area · California, United States
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in California, United States, established in 1965.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | California, United States |
| Established | 1965 |
| Coordinates | 40.6253° N, 122.5590° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
The Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area is a United States National Recreation Area in northern California. The recreation area was authorized in 1965 by the United States Congress. Recreational activities available include swimming, fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. The Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area (WST-NRA) has a total of 246,087 acres (99,588 ha) of land, which is divided into the Shasta, Trinity, and Whiskeytown Units. The Shasta–Trinity National Forest surrounds the Shasta and Trinity units, so they are managed by the United States Forest Service.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) · Sacramento, United States · 142.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area?
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area is in California, United States (40.6253° N, 122.5590° W).
When was Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area established?
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Does Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes — Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity_National_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/whis/ — Official park page.