Snow decorates the mountains in the winter, summer brings thousands to the lakes and mountains.
Massive Shasta Lake is to the north, Whiskeytown Lake is to the west, Mt. Shasta, Lassen Volcanic National Park and the Trinity Alps are nearby. Outstanding fishing lakes like Lake McCloud, Shasta Lake, Iron Canyon Reservoir, Big Lake, Baum Lake and Keswick Lake await the angler. Hikers will love Trinity Divide Country, Lassen Park and the Thousand Lakes Wilderness Area. Historical stories of Shasta County will capture your imagination. No matter what your taste, Shasta County offers some of the finest recreational activities in the world.