Shasta State Historic Park

Shasta State Historic Park Shasta State Historic Park is open from sunrise to sunset. The Courthouse Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

The “Queen City of the Northern Mines,” Shasta State Historic Park was once the picturesque gold mining town of Shasta. In its heyday, the town was the center of commerce and social activity for northern California. To walk the cemeteries, sites and ruins is to look back in time at the daily lives of the merchants, families and miners who once lived and worked here. Content is Protected by Intelle

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uM8nTEvFA4🎨 Experience the Art of Shasta State Historic ParkTake a journey through Cali...
08/22/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uM8nTEvFA4

🎨 Experience the Art of Shasta State Historic Park

Take a journey through California’s artistic past with our Boggs Collection Virtual Art Slideshow, featuring selected historic works preserved at California State Parks.

The Boggs Collection offers a remarkable window into California’s landscapes, communities, maritime history, and natural beauty through the eyes of artists who captured the state during a century of extraordinary change.

🏛️ Explore the collection from wherever you are.
Sit back, enjoy the artwork, and discover another side of California history through this museum-style virtual gallery experience.

https://learninglab.si.edu/collections/the-boggs-collection/0W29eYq8HVGH148W

Art inspires us to appreciate, enjoy and reflect. While no longer ...

08/16/2026
08/15/2026

Save the Date! Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is back on September 19, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM, at the Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park! Don't miss the fun!

08/15/2026
08/11/2026

Registration Begins Soon for our Ranger-led Moonlight Kayak Tours!!!

Are you interested in seeing your favorite national recreation area in a new light (which will actually be dark 🤔🙂). Consider reserving a spot for these popular programs which we are offering at 7pm August 28th to 31st.

Reservations are required and will go on sale exactly two weeks in advance of each of these four programs. This means that tickets will go sale August 14th at 7am sharp for the August 28th tour, and then so on for the next day.

Double kayaks, lifejackets and paddles provided by our steadfast park partners Friends of Whiskeytown. Participants must be 12 years old ir older. No prior paddling experience needed.

Reservations can be made at https://tinyurl.com/k66mz84t for these 2.5-hour lake tours.

While recreation.gov charges a $1 administrative fee for each participant, there is no park fee for this program outside of your regular entrance pass.

NOTE: To allow as many people to participate as possible, if you reserve a spot but can no longer attend, please cancel your reservation as soon as possible. This will allow others to register and join the tour.

08/11/2026

***Ironman Weekend Operations Update***

While Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will remain open and accessible to the public next weekend, Highway 299 and Oak Bottom will be impacted due to race operations.

On Sunday morning, August 16, from approximately 6am to 9:30am, Highway 299 will be one lane between Rock Creek Road and Oak Bottom. Drivers should expect delays of 60 minutes or more.

Also on Sunday morning, August 16, from 5am to 10am, access into Oak Bottom will be congested and the boat launch will be closed. The other park boat launches at Whiskey Creek and Brandy Creek will remain open during this period.

The main boat parking lot at Oak Bottom will have event set-up impacts starting Wednesday, August 12 and lasting through mid-day Sunday.

Boaters should note that there will be a water closure on the lake in and around Oak Bottom on Sunday morning, August 16, from approximately 5am to 10am. Patrol boats and special buoys will be in place to demarcate this temporary closure.

Boat access to Oak Bottom Marina will be maintained through a marked "No wake" channel. Access to the Clear Creek Arm of Whiskeytown Lake will be maintained on the west side of Star Island.

To learn more about watching the event in-person or virtually, or for more information on all aspects of the event, visit https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-northern-california.

📷A swimmer on Whiskeytown Lake. Redding Record Searchlight photo.

07/31/2026
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🌲🏛️ Become a Junior Ranger at Shasta State Historic Park! 🏛️🌲Calling all young explorers, historians, artists, and natur...
07/05/2026

🌲🏛️ Become a Junior Ranger at Shasta State Historic Park! 🏛️🌲
Calling all young explorers, historians, artists, and nature lovers! Join us this summer for the Shasta State Historic Park Junior Ranger Program and discover what life was like during California's Gold Rush while exploring one of California's most fascinating historic parks.
📅 2026 Program Dates
• July 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• July 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• July 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
• August 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Participants will:
✨ Explore the historic brick ruins of old Shasta
✨ Learn about Gold Rush history and pioneer life
✨ Search for wildlife and native plants
✨ Complete fun activities in the Junior Ranger Adventure Guide
✨ Try their hand at Gold Panning Like a 49er
✨ Take the Junior Ranger Pledge and earn an official Junior Ranger award
This free family-friendly program combines history, nature, creativity, and hands-on learning to help young visitors discover the stories that made Shasta one of California's most important Gold Rush communities.
📍 Location: Shasta State Historic Park
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
⏰ Program Length: Approximately 90 minutes per day
👧🧒 Recommended Ages: 7–12. Children must be accompanied by an adult
🎟️ Cost: Free!
Bring your curiosity, imagination, and sense of adventure as you become a keeper of history and a protector of California's natural and cultural treasures!
We hope to see you this summer as we explore the history, wildlife, and stories of Historic Shasta together!
Program Completion Requirements
To earn a Shasta State Historic Park Summer Junior Ranger Award:
✓ Attend the program
✓ Take the Junior Ranger Pledge
✓ Demonstrate respect for the park and fellow visitors

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Address

15312 Highway 299 W
Shasta, CA
96087

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15302438194

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