Thunderbird Lodge

Set 3 miles from Interstate 5, this low-rise, modern motor inn is also a mile from Turtle Bay Exploration Park and 8 miles from Whiskeytown Lake. The simple rooms are accessed by exterior corridors and come with minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, as well as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. There's a Mexican restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool and a coin-op laundry.