People who love the outdoors and fresh air find Shasta County full of opportunities for healthy living. Located at the north end of California Central Valley, the area is full of abundant resources including natural treasures and a rich history. Lake Shasta and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area are popular destination locations for people from all over the United States. Many National and State Parks are located in or nearby the county and offer residences many areas to explore. Redding’s Turtle Bay Museum and Sundial Bridge have helped to put Shasta County on the map for “Must See� vacations.

Shasta County is also the hub of Northern California serving communities of Redding and nearby cities with many commercial and business services. Major freeways go North, South, East, and West through the county. One of the most popular activities for the county is tourism. The Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association has hundreds of member businesses who offer visitors and residents access to travel and tourism activities. Many local chambers of commerce also have access to the riches of the county. The county cities of Redding, Anderson, City of Shasta Lake, Burney and other communities have special attractions making the area a very popular place to live and work.

Local, State and National Government Agencies work closely together in the mostly rural communities of Shasta County. The lower population base of the county provides a natural balance between the agencies and all areas of public service. There is a Leadership Redding organization that teaches a 9 month course to local government and private individuals on the merits and resources associated with living in this part of California. For more information about county government services visit the Shasta County Website.

Shasta County has many points of interest. Some of the more popular are Lassen Volcanic National Park, Hat Creek Radio Observatory, Shasta Dam, and Burney Falls State Park are but a few of the many attractions the county has to offer. The Intermountain areas of Burney and Fall River Mills and The Upper Sacramento River offer world reknown fishing opportunities

Whether you are coming to Shasta County to visit or just passing through you will find the area calling you back to visit more of the many natural treasures here. The friendly people and the history of the area are attractive to residents and visitors alike. We invite you to explore more about Shasta County including lodging, annual events, the politics, demographics, infrastructure and other facts about the area.

For information about other nearby communities, visit the websites of Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville, Colusa, Yuba City and Marysville.