Frequently Asked Questions
HOURS
Winter Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day):
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Redding Statistics and Facts
Zip Codes: 96001, 96002, 96003
The population of Redding is approximately 84,600.
The amount of land area in Redding is 132,669 square kilometers
The amount of surface water is 2.74 square kilometers
The distance from Redding to Washington DC is 2492 miles
Redding is positioned 40.57 degrees north of the equator and 122.36 degrees west of the prime
meridian.
Redding's elevation is 557 feet above sea level.
Redding Climate and Weather
Redding is the second sunniest city in the nation with 88% days of sunshine per year. There is
only a little snow in winter.
The weather in Redding is moderate, and we experience all four seasons distinctly.
Redding averages 22 inches of precipitation per year.
The average low temperature in winter is 30 – 40 degrees F.
The average high temperature in summer is 90 degrees F.
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| AAA – Where is it? |
Take Exit 678 and follow signs to Hilltop Drive. Head north on Hilltop, turn east on Browning Street. North on Mission De Oro Drive. |
| Camping |
There are lots of campgrounds surrounding Redding, including both State and National Parks, and private campgrounds. Contact the Visitor Bureau staff for more information. |
| Fishing |
Visit our sister site at www.shastacascade.com for in depth fishing reports and information on guides, etc. Fishing information is also listed in our Adventure Guide brochure. Contact the Visitors Bureau for your free copy today! |
| Lassen Volcanic National Forest |
It takes approximately one hour to drive from one entrance of the park to the other, non-stop. It is a one-hour drive from Redding to the north entrance of the park, and a one-hour drive from Red Bluff (30 minutes south of Redding) to the south entrance of the park.
Various camping sites are available, as well as lodging at the Drakesbad Guest Ranch. For detailed information on the park, visit www.nps.gov/lavo, or contact the Visitor's Bureau for more information.
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| Hotels/Motels |
Redding offers over 2,500 hotel rooms. Many are conveniently located on Hilltop Drive, just off Interstate 5. There are also many properties located downtown, and just off the interstate north and south of town. For a complete listing of properties in Redding, see "Places to Stay". |
| Mt. Shasta |
Mt. Shasta is a one hour drive north of Redding on
Interstate 5. At 14,161 feet tall, you can see Mt. Shasta as you drive up the valley, directly in front of you on the Interstate. (The mountain to the east of the valley is Lassen Peak). There are many hiking trails in the area, and guides are available to assist you. For more information on
Mt. Shasta and the surrounding communities, contact or www.shastahome.com or the Siskiyou County Visitors Bureau at 530-926-3850 or www.visitsiskiyou.org
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| Rafting on the Sacramento River |
A variety of rafting companies lead trips from April through September on your choice of six different rivers, including the Sacramento. For more information, contact the Visitors Bureau for a free Adventure Guide brochure, or stop by the Redding Visitor's Bureau to view the many company brochures on display. |
| Real Estate / Relocation |
The Redding Chamber of Commerce is your one-stop shop for relocation information. Contact the chamber at
530-225-4433 or www. reddingchamber.com |
| Restaurants |
There are hundreds of chain- and family-operated restaurants in the Redding area for you to enjoy. Everything from Italian, to Mexican, to Thai, and even Sushi! Popular travel stops like Dennys, and local favorites like Buz's Crab. Click on "Food and Wine" for a list of Redding restaurants, locations, and descriptions. |
| RV / RV Parks |
Ask the Visitor's Bureau staff for a free copy of the Adventure Guide brochure for a complete listing of RV Parks in the Redding area, or click on "Places to Stay". The Shasta-Cascade region is home to numerous Scenic Drives and Backcountry Roads, and the Visitors Bureau has free brochures on both! |
| Sacramento River |
Whiskeytown Lake, Redding's Best Kept Secret, offers beautiful views, spectacular wildlife watching, camping, hiking, and, of course, fishing and boating. The lake is located just 15 minutes west of Redding on Hwy 299. Since Whiskeytown Lake is within the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, there is a fee to visit the lake. Guided kayaking tours and interactive talks await you! To learn more about recreation opportunities at Whiskeytown Lake, log on to http://www.nps.gov/whis/ or stop by their visitor center off Hwy 299W. |
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