From Cottonwood, you can drive to Whiskeytown Lake for swimming, boating and lakeside viewpoints, and follow river roads to access fishing along the Sacramento River. Highway 299 offers a scenic east–west route with winding sections and sweeping views that reward a relaxed pace. Interstate 5 runs through the area and provides a wide, well-maintained corridor that is comfortable for larger RVs, with frequent truck stops and fuel options for easy refueling. Short forest roads and trailhead access off these routes make day trips straightforward without sacrificing vehicle maneuverability in a campervan.