Elevations range from 500 to 5,000 feet. Shasta County enjoys the four seasons, providing film makers a bounty of fall color, mild winters and an array of spring beauty. Surrounded by three mountain ranges, to the east, west and north. Towering mountain peaks, unspoiled breathtaking vistas, dense lush forests, limestone caves, volcanoes, glaciers, alpine lakes, breathtaking waterfalls, winding rivers, streams, whitewater rapids, jungles, western towns, prairies, mountain meadows, mining towns, rolling hills, farms, ranches, mines and bridges. Clear weather predominates over 300 days a year.
Air quality is rated one of the best on the west coast.
Standardized climate chart. 3 miles wide 264' deep - maximum depth Sandy beaches, marinas, campgrounds Lassen Volcanic National Park 4,547 sq. Redding Municipal Airport, just seven miles east of Redding and is currently served by United Express and Horizon Air. In addition, Benton Air Field, municipally owned, is located within the City limits and provides service for private or corporate air travel. Redding is the center for health, government, and commerce for the northern California area, and visually resembles the Pacific Northwest.