Crystal Creek Falls

Shasta County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Shasta County, California
Access status: Official NPS accessible trail
The walk: About 0.8 mile return
Ground & access: Paved, wide, flat and wheelchair accessible to the overlook. The path down to the pool is steep dirt.

NPS Whiskeytown: Waterfalls of Whiskeytown

From Highway 299 west of Whiskeytown Lake, turn onto Crystal Creek Road and drive about two miles, then turn left at the Crystal Creek Falls sign. The paved, flat path starts at the locked maintenance road gate and leads to an overlook of the falls. A short, steep earthen path continues down to the pool at the base.

Plan your visit

Crystal Creek Falls trailhead off Crystal Creek Road, Whiskeytown NRA, paved path to the overlook

The NPS waterfall guide gives 0.4 mile one way (an NPS place page says 0.3 mile). The return figure is derived from the 0.4-mile figure.

Paved, wide, flat and wheelchair accessible to the overlook. The path down to the pool is steep dirt.

Where to start

Several parking spots and a vault toilet at the trailhead.

Timing & water

Open year-round per the reviewed pages. Expect down trees on park trails after the 2018 Carr Fire.

Before you go

Whiskeytown entrance pass required (private vehicle $25).

Visitor information

Visit sources

More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Shasta County, California.

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