08/18/2026
⚠️ VANDALISM & TRESPASSING AT WHISKEY CREEK BRIDGE ⚠️
It’s not a dare. It’s not a shortcut. It’s dangerous — and it’s illegal.
Caltrans District 2 is reminding the public that climbing on, underneath, or jumping from the Whiskey Creek Bridge on State Route 299 at Whiskeytown Lake is prohibited and can have serious consequences.
The bridge is an active piece of transportation infrastructure. Entering restricted areas, climbing on bridge components, or jumping from the bridge puts you at risk of serious injury or death. It can also put others at risk and potentially damage critical bridge systems.
We have recently seen vandalism and trespassing at the bridge, including damage to systems installed specifically to keep people out of dangerous, restricted areas. These barriers are there to prevent injuries and save lives — not to be challenged or bypassed.
There are serious consequences for ignoring these restrictions:
• Jumping from the Whiskey Creek Bridge is illegal and can result in fines of more than $400.
• Vandalizing or damaging state property can result in fines and criminal charges ranging from an infraction to a felony.
• Climbing underneath or accessing restricted areas can result in serious injury or death.
• Damaging safety systems can require hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs, paid for with taxpayer dollars.
Please don’t put yourself, others, or our transportation infrastructure at risk for a photo, a thrill, or a shortcut. Stay out of restricted areas. Do not climb on or underneath the bridge. Do not jump from the bridge. And do not vandalize or damage safety equipment or state property.
These rules exist for a reason. The safest choice is to stay off the bridge and respect the restrictions.
Help us keep Whiskey Creek Bridge — and everyone who uses it — safe.
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area CHP - Redding
