• Largest man-made lake in California
• 365 miles of forested shoreline
• 30,000 surface acres of water
• 35 miles long
• 517' deep - maximum depth
• 4,552,300 acre feet - maximum capacity
• More than 400 houseboats
• 9 private resorts along the lake
• 2 nationally recognized waterski schools
• 2.5 million acres of public park land
• Many U.S.F.S. campgrounds
• Public boat ramps, marinas
• Summer water temperatures average 77

• Second highest and largest concrete structure in the U.S.
• 602 feet high spillway, the highest spillway in the world, and 3 times higher than Niagara Falls
• 3,460 feet long
• 6.3 million cubic yards of concrete
• 30' thick at the top
• 883' thick at the bottom
• Visitor Center, exhibits and audiovisual presentation
• From a nearby vista point, you can see the entire dam, power plant, gorgeous Shasta Lake and snow covered Mt. Shasta
• Five 15-foot diameter penstocks

• Cruise across Lake Shasta to an awaiting bus which will take you 800 feet above the Lake's surface to the entrance of Lake Shasta Caverns
• Multi-colored fluted columns
• Magnificent stone draperies in symmetrical folds
• Stalactite and stalagmite formations studded with brilliant crystals
• Milky white flowstone deposits in miniature waterfalls

Whiskeytown Lake

• 36 miles of shoreline (full year-round)
• 3 miles wide
• 264' deep - maximum depth
• Sandy beaches, marinas, campgrounds

Lassen Volcanic National Park

• 4,547 sq. miles - an area the size of Connecticut
• Heavily forested wilderness area with unique displays of lava flows
• Peak: 10,467 feet high
• One the world's largest active volcanic domes
• Last erupted in 1917
• 150 miles of foot trails
• Winter cross country skiing
• Wilderness campsites
• Hot springs
• Steaming fumaroles
• Sulfurous vents
• Bumpass Hell - comprised of mud pots, boiling springs and steam pots, has a surrealistic look
• Manzanita Lake - elevation 5,890'

McArthur Burney Falls State Park
(Several commericals and movies have been filmed here)

• 875 acres of forest land
• Spectacular 129' twin falls
• Hiking trails
• Picnic area
• Campground
• Boat ramp
• Lake Britton - 9 mile long lake
• 2 miles of frontage along Burney Creek
• 3,000 ft. elevation
• Pool is 29' deep - water temperature 45 - 48°

Shasta State Historic Park

• Old West museum with hanging gallows and authentic basement jail
• Litsch General Store (fully restored)
• The Old County Courthouse (fully restored)
• Historical cemetery
• Restored 1855 hay barn
• The Blumb Bakery
• Freight wagon
• Stage coach
• Period farm and mining equipment
• Some the town's original brick buildings have been preserved

Shasta County: 3,850 square miles of natural beauty in the northeast corner of California, surrounded by 3 mountain ranges to the east, west, and north with towering mountain peaks, dense forests, limestone caves, volcanoes, alpine lakes, breathtaking waterfalls, winding rivers and whitewater rapids. Population: 170,000.

Scouting / Permits

• FREE City permits can be issued within 24 hours
• FREE County permits
• FREE scouting services
• FREE maps and area information
• Film Commissioner and assistant on-call 24 hours - whatever it takes to get the job done
• Production coordination assistance
• Photo library
• Local crew list

Services

• Full service "film friendly" hotels
• Over 2,500 motel rooms
• On-site caterers
• Helicopter/airline charters
• Experienced crew
• Equestrian facilities, llama farms, emu and ostrich farms
• Boom lifts and equipment rentals

AIR SERVICE: Redding Municipal Airport, just seven miles east of Redding and is currently served by Skywest 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.

Film Credits

• GLOBAL TV 2001 Whiskeytown Cemetary
• TNN HIGH ADRENALINE JOBS 2001
• ORVIS FASHION SHOOT 2001
• JEEP CATALOG SHOOT 2001
• MERLE HAGGARD MUSIC VIDEO 2001
• “IT’S A MIRACLE” TV SHOW 2000 Lassen Park at the Chalet
• JEEP COMMERCIAL 2000
• MERLE HAGGARD MUSIC VIDEO 2000
• NISSAN CAR COMMERCIAL 2000
• CA. DREAMIN’ DOCUMENTARY 2000 (European TV)
• CHEVROLET TRUCKS 2000
• MERCY MED. CENTER COMM. 2000
• LEXUS BROCHURE SHOOT 1999
  (Froomer Pictures)
• TARSEN-RED CAR COMMERCIAL 1999 Daiwu Car Commercial @ Shasta Dam
  (European car)
• DISCOVERY CHANNEL 1999
  “Snow Blizzard”
• ACTION MAN TOY COMM. 1999
• EXTREME ADVENTURES TV 1999
• JEEP AD 1998
  (Big Pictures Inc./Ponta Castle Ingram Agency)
• EXTREME WORLD RECORDS 1998
• FORCED AGENDA (feature film) 1997
• LATTA (German margarine) 1997
• FREE GOLD (Independent feature film) 1997
• UNSOLVED MYSTERIES (TV episode) 1997 Lost Loves (Shasta Lake City)
• AMERICA’S MOST WANTED (TV episode)1997
• WISCONSIN ELECTRIC COMMERCIAL 1997
• NISSAN CAR COMMERCIAL 1997 Burney Falls (June)
• MARLBORO COMMERCIAL 1998
• INFINITY CAR COMMERCIAL 1996/1999
• ALMOST HEROES (feature film) 1996
• WHEELABRATOR ALLIANCE 1997
• VODKA COMMERCIAL 1997
• CHEVROLET BLAZER 1997
• MERCY MEDICAL CENTER 1996
• NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TV 1996
• BRIDGES OF THE WORLD (NTV) 1996
• BAYLINER BOATS COMMERCIAL 1995/1999
• RESCUE 911 TELEVISION 1995
• UNSOLVED MYSTERIES TV 1995
• STAGG APPLE CIDER COMMERCIAL 1995
• TECATE BEER COMMERCIAL 1995
• NATIONAL HEALTH PLANS COMM. 1994
• SUBARU CAR COMM. 1994
• SAAB CAR COMM. 1992
• 1969 (feature film/sequence) 1988
• HARTFORD INS. COMM. 1987
• WILLOW (feature film/sequence) 1987
• GREAT WESTERN SAVINGS COMM. 1987
• HONDA COMMERCIAL (for Japan) 1986
• STAND BY ME (feature film/sequence) 1985
• BLACK & DECKER TOOL COMM. 1984
• FIREFOX (CLINT EASTWOOD) 1983
  (feature film)
• CLIMB AN ANGRY MOUNTAIN 1970
  (feature film/Mt. Shasta)
• HELL IS FOR HEROES (feature film) 1962

Other Information

Map Reference: Compass Maps, Shasta County Street & Road Atlas (same format as Thomas Guide)
Closest Metropolitan Area/Distance: Redding (County Seat)
Closest Airport/Distance:

Redding is located 160 miles north of Sacramento, an outdoor recreation mecca for all Californians. Redding is the center for health, government, and commerce for the northern California area, and visually resembles the Pacific Northwest. Gorgeous scenery with the Sacramento River winding through the heart of the city and with three mountain ranges surrounding the city. Numerous bridges, quaint little mining towns, as well as lakes, rivers and creeks are all scattered throughout. Population: 80,000.

Anderson is located 10 miles south of Redding and 150 miles north of Sacramento on Interstate 5. Small town, rural look with a 450 acre park situated on the banks of the Sacramento River. Shasta District Fairgrounds, 45 acres, in Anderson and features a millhouse, windmill, and old time general storefronts and a barn.

Also, 1/3 mile asphalt racetrack with grandstand seating of 1500 and satellite horseracing facilities. Population 8,865.

Cottonwood is 15 miles south of Redding and 145 miles north of Sacramento on Interstate 5. Going to Cottonwood is like going back in time. A country look, with old-fashioned store fronts on the main street. Perfect for a western film. Population 2100.