Relaxation in scenic Siskiyou County

Explore Natural Beauty in UpState CA

Dubbed "California's Last Frontier" buy the San Francisco Chronicle, UpState CA is an untouched paradise of natural wonder. Connect with nature and see wildlife in it's natural habitat in our national forests, parks, and refuges, or head to one of our many lakes, rivers, and streams for the fishing getaway of your dreams. Whatever your choice, you'll find no better place to get away from the hustle and bustle!

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Bidwell Park in UpState California.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 899-1500
One of the largest municipal parks in the nation, Bidwell Park is an extraordinary landscape filled with swimming holes, trails and picnic areas. Families will find paved bike trails throughout the park and mountain bikers can test their skills on the many intertwined trails in the upper park.Bidwell Park is "divided" by Manzanita Avenue. The area east of Manzanita Avenue is referred to as Middle and Upper Park, while the area west of Manzanita is…
Butte County
2254
Hwy 263
Yreka, CA 96097
530-365-7500
This scenic drive follows two nationally designated Wild and Scenic Rivers: the Klamath River and the North Fork of the Trinity River.  Both untamed waterways are known for their trophy sized steelhead and salmon, and thrilling whitewater rafting.  These rivers cut through the Siskiyou and Klamath mountains, which provide ideal habitat for wildlife such as elk, deer, black bears, river otters, bald eagles and peregrine falcons.  Hoopa, Yurok and Karuk Indian tribes have made their…
Siskiyou County
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19225 Newville Road
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-4781
Located southwest of Corning, the lake is seven miles long and has 40 miles of shoreline with three boat launch ramps. Visitors can enjoy picnicking, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trails, and many other outdoor activities. Hunting restricted to shotguns and archery only (license required).Two campgrounds available: Buckhorn - 65 campsites, group campsite, open year-round. Showers, playground, nature trail, shoreline access, exercise area, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, mountain bike trails, fish cleaning station,…
Tehama County
5582
Woman standing in Castle Lake in UpState California.
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
The traditional trail to Heart Lake and Little Castle Lake leaves the east end of the parking area and ascends to the divide above the east side of the lake. The west shore of the lake is features a short trail with easy access to the water.This lake offers spectacular scenery and and is popular. Fishing is fair to good for various sizes of trout, particularly in May and June, but there are also the…
Siskiyou County
2693
I-5 to Shasta Dam
Redding, CA 0
530-244-2100
Chappie-Shasta is a treasure trove of OHV adventures, with over 200 miles of roads and trails running through this 55,000-acre site. It is managed cooperatively by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. Uses include shooting, off-highway vehicle use, picnicking, hang gliding, swimming, horseback riding, and mountain bike riding, gold panning and hunting. Parts of this area are used for competitive events, mountain bike races, off-road motorcycle races, archery competition and related…
Shasta County
5397
Shasta View Drive
Redding, CA 96002
Clover Creek Preserve is tucked in behind a neighborhood in east Redding, and offers paved, flat trails great for walking or cycling. Enjoy the 2 mile loop with your dog, your favorite people, or just the beautiful view of Redding's rolling hills, oaks, and expansive sky. Distance: 2.0 milesDifficulty: Easy
Shasta County
5581
29661 Wildcat Road
Paynes Creek, CA 96075
530-474-3141
Springtime is the best time to visit Darrah Springs and the busiest time for stocking fish. Beginning in mid-April, Monday through Friday, trout are stocked into several waters of Northern California. This stocking of fish will continue until mid-October. Open 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Directions: Near the town of Manton, on Highway 36; 10 miles east of Red Bluff to Dales Station, follow hatchery signs north on County Road A6 for 8 miles. Cross…
Tehama County
5406
CA 0
Dutch Flat Wildlife Area was designated as a wildlife area by the Fish and Game Commission in 1994. It is 160 acres of riparian and stream habitat. Other vegetation types include grasslands and plant communities dominated by Jeffrey and ponderosa pines, juniper, and sagebrush.For more information, call the Northern Region Redding office at (530) 225-2300.
Modoc County
811
2600 Old Ferry Road
Oroville, CA 95965
530-538-2500
The bank of the Feather River below the Bath House was once the site of a Maidu fishing village. The river provided a bountiful supply of giant Chinook salmon and acorns were harvested from the groves of Blue Oaks. Gold was discovered in the Feather River in 1849 bringing a tent city of fortune hunters virtually overnight. The gold soon ran out and the miners left as quickly as they had appeared.As the need for…
Butte County
2190
Hwy 162
Lake Oroville, CA 95965
530-365-7500
The Feather River Scenic Byway follows the North Fork of the Feather River into the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The route is one of California’s earliest routes over the Sierra’s, providing the lowest elevation highway crossing during major winter storms. The byway traverses the northern Sierra Nevada and ends near the Nevada border, making it unique in its botanical and cultural diversity.The byway begins in the Lake Oroville area of Butte County. Lake Oroville, created by…
Butte County
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Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
1699 HWY 273, Anderson, CA 96007 | (P) 530-365-7500
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