DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)

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PO Box 188
Whiskeytown, CA 96095188

Overview

This tent-only group campground is located on the southern shore of Whiskeytown Lake in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 14 miles west of Redding, California and three hours north of Sacramento. The cool, clear waters of Whiskeytown Lake provide endless water activities. The picturesque mountain setting and extensive forested backcountry offer ample opportunities for hiking and biking.

Recreation

During the summer heat, swimming, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding and water skiing are popular on the 3,200 acre lake. Year round, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, gold panning, fishing and picknicking attract visitors. Boats may be launched at nearby Brandy Creek Marina and moored at the campground.

Facilities

There are two spacious tent-only sites available at Dry Creek. Each site contains two large serving tables, numerous picnic tables, small and large charcoal barbecue grills, a cleared fire pit area, bear-proof storage lockers, vault toilets and drinking water.

Natural Features

Dry Creek Group Campground affords beautiful lake-side views and a canopy of conifer, oak and maple trees, which offer pleasant shade for campers. Whiskeytown Lake is located where the Klamath Mountains, Cascade and Coast Mountain Ranges, and the Sacramento Valley meet, creating a wide variety of wildlife and landscapes.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 246-1225.

Nearby Attractions

Brandy Creek Beach is located one mile from the campground and features sandy beaches and a large swimming area. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, there are showers, a store with food and supplies and rentals of paddleboards and kayaks. The trailhead for Brandy Creek Falls is located four miles away.

Camp site features

Across 2 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: 1 of 2 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 2 sites
  • Group sites: all 2 sites
  • Largest party: 50 people

Directions

From Interstate 5 in Redding, CA, take State Route 299 west and drive approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto Kennedy Memorial Drive at the Whiskeytown visitor center. Continue 5.6 miles on Kennedy Memorial Drive until the road ends at the access to Dry Creek Group Campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Kayla R
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Reviewed 15 days ago
I love the group sites here, they are big with almost private beach front. I wish the parking situation was better but it’s still better in group sites than it is in single sites! My only gripe is there is two sites in dry creek group camping G01 and G02 they aren’t marked at the sites so it gets a bit confusing!
Mark S
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Reviewed 2 months ago
great trip. being able to lock the gate has made it much more enjoyable
Nancy W
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Reviewed a year ago
We were given a combination to unlock the gate, but the lock required a key. We called park HQ and they had no record of our reservation. It took an hour to get the gate unlocked. Then we discovered the restrooms were all locked. Ugh. Nice otherwise.
Steve B
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Reviewed 2 years ago
Only complaint not able to have a camp fire. Me and my kids and grandkids love this spot and will reserving it again
Greg B
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Reviewed 2 years ago
Awesome campground awesome park service.
Thoma B
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Reviewed 3 years ago
Great area. Close to the water and a lot of room for all our tents. Other than having to tell kayakers and boaters to leave it was great. Rangers and deputy were helpful. Would definitely do it again.
Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Popularity: Moderate

Busiest in August, when about 45% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 11 years of reservations.

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